Program

The IDEA Northeast District Energy Summit will convene policymakers, utilities, system operators, regulators, financiers, and industry leaders for a full-day exploration of how district energy and thermal networks can accelerate decarbonization, strengthen grid reliability, and enhance affordability in the region.

Through panels and case studies, the program will examine policy and regulatory frameworks, lessons learned from pioneering projects, innovative technologies, and financing strategies that enable scalable solutions. With perspectives from legislators, utilities, campus and downtown operators, and labor and finance experts, the Summit will highlight pathways to overcome barriers and advance community-scale energy solutions across the Northeast.

Kick off the summit with this optional behind-the-scenes tour of the Con Edison East River Generating Station on Thursday, December 3. Morning and afternoon tour options are available. Space is incredibly limited, so please do not delay signing up if you are interested. Additional fees apply

The meeting location for the tour is 801 East 14th Street, New York, NY. Participants will check in at the blue security gate at the northeast corner of Avenue C and East 14th Street. 

Each tour includes a safety briefing, facility overview presentation, guided walking tour and debrief. Long pants and closed toe shoes are required. For security purposes, non-US/Canadian citizens will be asked for additional information upon registration.  

The morning tour is scheduled from 9:30 am - 11:45 am.

The afternoon tour is scheduled from 1:15 pm - 3:30 pm.

Participants are responsible for getting themselves to the tour location. Transportation will not be provided.