The ITACA group from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, together with Emivasa, is developing a research line to analyze the use of low-pressure water distribution networks as a source of thermal energy for buildings in the city. This project, funded by the Valencian Innovation Agency (AVI), assesses the feasibility of integrating this energy into heat pump systems in public and private buildings.

The Councilor for the Integrated Water Cycle, Carlos Mundina, has visited the facilities where this work is being carried out to learn firsthand about the project's progress and the technological solutions being evaluated. The main objective is to determine how this existing infrastructure can contribute to improving energy efficiency in the city, reducing consumption associated with heating, cooling, and domestic hot water, which represents a significant portion of buildings' energy demand.

The initiative focuses on the technical, energy, and hydraulic study of this solution, without the need to develop large additional infrastructures, by optimizing already operational networks. The project also considers identifying strategic locations in Valencia where this technology could be applied with greater impact, including municipal buildings, educational centers, and sports facilities with high energy demand.

This work transforms Valencia into an environment of applied innovation, where energy efficiency solutions are tested under real conditions within the urban fabric. The collaboration between the involved entities allows progress in developing more efficient and sustainable energy models, aligned with energy transition and decarbonization objectives.