GIS-based asset and facilities management software has been used in support of the lifecycle of energy utility infrastructure for some time and it is now a mature technology. However, most GIS-based asset and facilities management software is not specifically designed to support district heating and cooling infrastructure. Bentley has been supporting district heating infrastructure for over a decade with a product that has a specific (yet customizable) data model for this class of infrastructure. This case study featuring Kelag Wärme shows just how productive a GIS can be when it is tailored specifically to support district heating infrastructure.
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Bradley Peterson gives P&E an honest depiction of the world’s energy levels and how a certain proposal could change the way we consume energy.
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Clive Deadman outlines the benefits of effective asset management to companies in the utilities sector.