The Energy Mix
Summary
Rob Thornton is President and CEO of the International District Energy Association (IDEA). In this feature interview with The Energy Mix publisher Mitchell Beer, he talked about where district heating and cooling can make a difference around the world as an antidote to a deadly “hidden epidemic” that kills 1,700 people per day, more than gun violence.
The Energy Mix: How have you seen district energy evolve over the last couple or few years, and do you think the pace of activity is meeting the full potential?
Rob Thornton: The district energy industry is really surging right now, both public and private investment globally. In North America, particularly in Canada, there’s been a great deal of engagement and innovation. We see new systems being designed, planned, and implemented.
We see existing systems growing organically and market share continues to ramp up dramatically, and not only in traditional hot climates like Dubai or Abu Dhabi or Doha. Now, because of extended heat waves and, frankly, public health and mortality issues, we’re seeing a lot more interest in northern cities like London, Brussels, Berlin. Seattle.
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