Table 1 Known challenges to Swedish district heating companies
| Category of challenge | Example of challenge |
|---|---|
| 1. Technological development |
- Value of incremental development - Locked into current technology - New technology (low temperature) |
| 2. Institutional change |
- Deregulation of market - District heating law -Threat of price regulation -Third party access assessments |
| 3. Market challenges |
- Competition (heat pumps) - Declining demand - Changing customer requests |
