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New regulations spark innovation in urban energy sharing, cutting carbon and complexity
As the 2030 deadline for many decarbonization commitments draws closer, building owners in U.S. cities are under increasing pressure to comply with stringent building performance standards. These local regulations, aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions from existing buildings, are no longer abstract future targets. They are arriving in real time, with substantial financial penalties for those who fall short.
However, there is another route for property owners to the financial and logistical headaches of full-scale renovations, and access clean, efficient energy: leveraging district energy systems. District energy systems, which distribute steam, hot water, or chilled water from a central plant to multiple buildings through a network of underground pipes, are becoming an increasingly practical tool for meeting climate mandates.
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