Prat Gran Building in Escaldes-Engordany Joins FEDA District Heating Network, Saving 211 Tonnes of CO₂ Yearly
The upgrade replaces a faulty fuel oil boiler with a stable centralized system, equivalent to emissions from nearly 5,000 Andorra-Barcelona car trips, as part of the parish's network expansion.
Key Points
- Prat Gran building in Escaldes-Engordany connects to FEDA district heating network, replacing faulty fuel oil boiler.
- Saves 211.2 tonnes of CO₂ annually, equivalent to 4,980 Andorra-Barcelona car round trips.
- Part of parish council's phased network expansion, including Prat del Roure and nursery schools.
- Stems from 2021 partnership between Escaldes-Engordany council and FEDA.
The Prat Gran building in Escaldes-Engordany is now connected to FEDA Ecoterm's district heating and cooling network, eliminating its old fuel oil boiler and delivering an estimated annual CO₂ savings of 211.2 tonnes.
This upgrade addresses recent technical failures with the previous boiler, providing a more stable supply of heating and hot water through a centralized, efficient system. The emissions reduction matches the impact of roughly 4,980 round trips by private car between Andorra and Barcelona, according to calculations from historical consumption figures. Parish authorities highlight the move as a step toward cleaner energy, better air quality, and lower environmental footprints for public facilities.
The project fits into Escaldes-Engordany parish council's phased expansion of the district network, which already covers key sites including Prat del Roure and several nursery schools. Officials are now evaluating with FEDA the potential to link the communal building, broadening the system's reach.
The effort originates from a 2021 partnership agreement between the parish council and FEDA to roll out the network across Escaldes-Engordany.
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