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District Cooling Expands Amid Heatwaves

Updated 2026-07-30 10:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

District cooling systems are expanding in cities like the US and Europe as heatwaves increase. These networks of chilled water pipes have proven effective for cooling public buildings.

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Is district cooling the solution we need for extreme heat in cities?

Networks of pipes carrying chilled water have proven to be an efficient way to cool hospitals and universities. Now, they are expanding into cities as heatwaves increase in the US and Europe

2026-07-30 10:22 UTC