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Heat production still relies on fossil fuels for 60% of its energy. District heating networks represent an innovative and underused solution to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and actively participate in the energy transition. They use various sources, including waste heat from industries, geothermal energy and thalassothermal energy, to provide greener heating to residential, commercial and industrial buildings. In France, where heating and industrial heat represent between 40% and 45% of energy consumption, the adoption of these systems is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. How can the adoption of these systems be accelerated across the country? What are the different solutions available to territories? What are the technical and infrastructural challenges to overcome to integrate these networks into existing urban and industrial areas? How can public policies support and encourage the development of these networks? Moderator: Aude RICHARD, specialist journalist Speakers: Gaëtan DAUJEAN, Heat Network Representative, ADEME Occitanie Marlene RIVALLAND, Study Engineer, DALKIA Myriam LORCET, Renewable Energy Studies and Operations Manager DTVB/TERR Mediterranean Territorial Directorate , CEREMA - MEDITERRANEAN TERRITORIAL DIRECTORATE Frédérick CAUVIN, Deputy Director in charge of energy, SERM