Industry News

IDEA is pleased to bring you the latest issue of District Energy magazine, now available online. Our cover story shines a spotlight on the creative problem-solving exhibited by the winner and honorable mentions of this year's IDEA Innovation Award. Other highlights include:

• Amazon system delivers data center waste heat
  The e-commerce giant will achieve net-zero energy at its Seattle headquarters through an innovative partnership with a downtown neighbor.
• Navigating the air permitting hurdles of emergency backup generation
  Although regulations are complicated, a common set of requirements applies to most district energy systems.
• Microgrids: A perfect storm is brewing
  Converging trends are fostering a favorable market for microgrid development around the world.
• Telling our story: Preparation pays off
  The resiliency of thermal networks was proven once again as IDEA member systems maintained service despite the record flooding and winds of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
• Conference Preview
  Microgrid 2017

We invite you to join us for our two upcoming conferences. Microgrid 2017 (Nov. 6-8 in Boston) is being presented by IDEA, the Microgrid Resources Coalition and Microgrid Knowledge; it emphasizes practical, real-world microgrid experience and forward-looking experts. CampusEnergy2018 (March 5-9 in Baltimore) showcases the latest innovations on campuses throughout North America. See all of our upcoming conferences.