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The cornerstone of Copenhagen’s climate strategy is energy use, which accounts for approximately 80% of its carbon neutrality plan. The city has adopted one of the world's largest district heating systems—a network of pipes that utilize residual heat from electricity generation to warm homes and businesses. This system serves 99% of households and has proven to be highly effective.
Additionally, Copenhagen has implemented district cooling by extracting cold from harbor waters and distributing it through pipes. This innovation can slash electricity consumption for cooling buildings and servers by up to 70%, further shrinking the city’s carbon footprint.