In an exclusive interview, Janne Kerttula, President of Euroheat & Power, outlines the future of electricity, heat, and industry integration in Europe. According to Kerttula, the combination of district heating networks and combined heat and power (CHP) plants provides flexibility, allows the use of industrial waste heat, and ensures energy availability when wind and solar are scarce. The technologies for this transition are already available, but significant investments and strong political support are needed to mitigate risks. The key is to create an integrated energy system that offers choice and security to consumers while strengthening the link between industry and heat networks.