Riga accepted the challenge of decarbonising its district heating networks a few years ago. Since then, the city has gone from depending almost entirely on natural gas and biomass to a more modern and diversified network. Integrating waste heat and electrifying its heat provision is the next step towards an efficient and green future.

Article by Riccardo Battisti. Originally published on QualEnergia.it on 1 August 2025.