International District Energy Association

Cambridge Mayor Denise Simmons said it best when quoting an old proverb, "If you want to go far, go together." This week IDEA member, Vicinity Energy, the State of Massachusetts, the City of Cambridge and the City of Boston entered a new era of urban #decarbonization with the installation of its new 42MW industrial-scale electric boiler. With this new #innovation, Vicinity can provide carbon-free thermal energy to its Boston partners by taking advantage of 26 miles of pipes that run underneath the city — Boston's #districtenergy system. The "eBoiler" is the largest in North America and is capable of decarbonizing the equivalent of 30 Prudential Centers, one of Boston's most recognizable landmarks. Congrats?to the Vicinity Team on this amazing achievement! #Sustainability

Great panel takeaways Carlyle Coutinho! ? Thanks to you, the team at Enwave Energy Corporation, and many of other members we're able to see #districtenergy make a difference in communities. Lakeview Village and Etobicoke Civic Centre are great examples of the #affordable, #reliable, and #sustainable projects across the district energy industry.?

?? “Making use of waste heat will make data centers more efficient.” An insightful read from Adele Peters in a new article in Fast Company details the way #districtheating is not only #cuttingcosts for local communities but also mitigating the environmental impact of the #datacenter boom. From heating the Olympic pool in Paris to heating residential communities around the world, #districtenergy offers real sustainability solutions. Congrats to Westbank Corp on the application submission. We’re looking forward to your progress! Read the full article in the comments below:

#DYK Chicago is home to the largest ice battery system in North America? IDEA member CenTrio operates this system, which serves the city’s commercial office spaces, residential properties, hotels, government buildings, entertainment facilities, schools and data centers! The ice battery is also one of the many innovative ways that Thermal Energy Storage (TES) is utilized in #districtenergy.? For over 40 years, #TES has provided the following advantages to the systems in which they are installed: - Accelerated #decarbonization? - Enhanced resiliency and efficiency? - Energy and operational cost savings? - Micro and Macro #gridsupport If you’re interested in learning more about TES benefits, take a look at our handbook linked in the comments!?

Today, Wednesday, November 13, is the last day to enjoy Early Bird Registration savings for #CampusEnergy2025. By registering early, you'll save up to $500 off onsite registration prices. Register - https://lnkd.in/evHpKuuf View Program - https://lnkd.in/ekuPckik Join us in Boston, Feb. 3-6, 2025 to learn from industry experts through our most comprehensive educational program yet (including our first post-conference workshop on TENS), explore cutting-edge technologies and innovations in the sold-out exhibit hall, and enjoy many opportunities to connect with over 1,200 district energy professionals in one of Boston's hottest neighborhoods. Don't miss out!

Don't forget - tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13 is the last day to enjoy Early Bird Registration savings for #CampusEnergy2025. By registering early, you'll save up to $500 off onsite registration prices. Register - https://lnkd.in/evHpKuuf View Program - https://lnkd.in/ekuPckik IDEA is thrilled to host this year's #CampusEnergy conference at the Westin Boston Seaport Hotel, February 3-6. Join us to learn from industry experts through our most comprehensive educational program yet (including our first post-conference workshop on TENS), explore cutting-edge technologies and innovations in the sold-out exhibit hall, and enjoy many opportunities to connect with over 1,200 district energy professionals in one of Boston's hottest neighborhoods. Don't miss out!

This Veterans Day, we honor all veterans for their courage, dedication, and service. Many members of our International District Energy Association family got their start in the military, where they developed skills that serve our industry and communities today. We are grateful for their commitment to building a sustainable energy future and for the invaluable expertise they bring to our industry. Thank you for all you've done—and continue to do—for our industry. #VeteransDay #DistrictEnergy #Service

We are just days away from #COP29, where countries are set to announce new national #climate commitments. #Districtenergy has an important role to play in helping make those commitments a reality.? ? The 2015 Paris Agreement solidified 198 countries’ pact to lower greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level. However, recent reports find the Paris Agreement has led to the world heating the planet by close to 3 degrees Celsius by 2100.?? ? To effectively reach and maintain these goals, it’s crucial to leverage tactics at scale.? District energy’s ability to aggregate clean heating and cooling solutions, innovative #decarbonization strategies and integration with the latest renewable fuel sources and technology allow us to play a critical role in reaching long-term carbon emission goals across the built environment. ??????

We're excited to see the progress Corix is making with recovered #wasteheat to lower #carbonemissions in Bellingham, Washington. This project exemplifies #districtenergy's ability to decarbonize buildings at scale by providing #lowcarbon heating and cooling to 200,000 square feet and more to come!

Denmark was recently named the most sustainable country in the world by Sustainability Magazine, which cited its #districtenergy system as a central part of why it landed in the top spot. The country’s capital, Copenhagen, wants to become the world’s first #carbon-neutral city by 2025 and one of the primary strategies for getting there? You guessed it – district energy. ?? So far, Copenhagen has: ?? Reduced carbon emissions by 42% since 2005 with systems like #districtheating ?? Promoted cycling for more than 49% of commutes So far, the whole country of Denmark has: ?? Reduced its CO2 emissions by more than half since 1996 ?? Showcased its commitment to #renewableenergy since 2019 with 47% of electricity generation from wind power Check out the link in the comments on the full story on our site to learn more on how Denmark is setting the tone #districtenergy across the globe.