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Join us on the latest episode of Geothermal Unleashed as we welcome Rob Thornton, President and CEO of the International District Energy Association.

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Key Topics Covered: Evolution of District Energy: Discover how district energy has helped cities and campuses transform from coal-fired plants to modern decarbonized solutions over IDEA’s 116-year history.

Cornell’s Deep Geothermal: Explore Cornell's unique use of deep geothermal for district energy and other campuses pursuing similar projects.

Geo-exchange Systems: Understand the transition from steam to hot water district systems and large-scale geo-exchange systems at universities like Princeton and Ball State.

Scalability: Discuss the scalability of geothermal and geo-exchange systems for mid-sized universities and small communities.

Urban Decarbonization: Examine how district energy systems, like Vicinity Energy’s electrified steam system in Boston/Cambridge, are accelerating urban decarbonization.

Waste Heat Integration: Dive into the importance of co-generation systems and the evolution of district energy networks in cities.

Workforce Preparedness: Address the need for a skilled workforce to design, operate, and maintain advanced district energy systems, and explore career opportunities in the sector.

Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of district energy and campus innovation! 🌱

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