Assessment of potential energy producible from agricultural biomass in the municipalities of the Novara plain

District energy systems emerged as a best practice approach for providing a local, affordable and low-carbon energy supply. District energy represents a significant opportunity for cities to move towards climate-resilient, resource-efficient and low-carbon pathways. The integration of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies are the core of the transition to the sustainable energy future. The paper showcases the central role of cities in the energy transition and the case study of a District Heating network is presented. The location of the DH power station in Trecate (NO, Italy) have been defined and some buildings have been chosen as final users. Based on the specific environment in Trecate and assumptions from previously DH existing plants, the feasibility of the DH is analysed and the time required to be recovered for the investment cost is evaluated.