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Bloom Energy Summary Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE), a global leader in fuel cell electricity generation, and Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”), a global leader in energy and industrial gas solutions, announced today a carbon capture partnership that will use natural gas and fuel cells to generate near zero-carbon, always-on power. In announcing this partnership, the companies aim to offer a solution to customers, like data centers and manufacturers, who are seeking power solutions that can be deployed rapidly without compromising reliability or emission goals. As part of the partnership, Chart will use its carbon capture know how to process Bloom’s ...
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via DataCentre Summary As energy efficiency becomes more of a priority worldwide, Data Centre Magazine spotlights some of the leading sustainable data centre companies As the world comes to rely on data centres even more, surging AI and connectivity demands are putting pressures on operators to keep emissions from rising. From supply chains, to building materials, to cooling systems, integrating sustainability into a data centre is no small task. However, new ways to support environmental responsibility are emerging, as data centres seek to balance innovation with sustainability. Continue reading #News #DistrictEnergy ...
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via Smart Energy International Summary British Gas and cloud computing provider heata have partnered on a trial to explore how the use of a ‘virtual data centre’ can reuse waste heat from data processing for water heating. heata’s model distributes cloud computing workloads to servers in homes. In a data centre, the heat generated during processing is a waste product, and energy-intensive cooling systems are required to stop the servers from overheating. To overcome this, heata has created a ‘virtual data centre’ – a network of servers distributed in people’s homes. Each server is attached to the home’s hot water cylinder, and as they process data, ...
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via Enlit Summary The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced four projects worth €420 million ($433.4 million) in Ukraine to help restore critical infrastructure and services and ensure a stable energy supply to the country. Nearly three full years since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the package – part of the European Union’s €50 billion ($51.6 billion) Ukraine Facility – will be disbursed to new public-sector projects to restore and protect energy supplies, heating systems and other critical infrastructure that has been damaged. The projects announced include: Ukraine Recovery III – €100 million ($103.2 million) Ukraine Water ...
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via Digital Infra Network Summary Topping-out ceremony for one of the most modern and sustainable data centers in Europe took place in Mainz. The project, realized by Green Mountain and KMW , sets new standards with a capacity of 54 megawatts and innovative technologies. Representatives from politics, business, and project partners celebrated this important milestone together. Sustainability and Technology in Perfect Harmony “This data center on Ingelheimer Aue is a symbol of how we can harmonize sustainability and technology to shape a digital and green future together,” says Oliver Malerius, CEO of KMW . “With green electricity, ...
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On behalf of the IDEA Board of Directors and our nearly 3000 members worldwide, I want to thank the IDEA staff for their hard work and dedication in organizing a highly successful CampusEnergy2025 Conference last week in Boston, MA. With nearly 1,540 people in attendance, a new record for IDEA, coupled with 138 exhibit booths, 140 technical presentations and panel discussions across six tracks, 18 poster presentations, pre- and post-conference workshops, the quality of the conference was top tier. There was a palpable buzz in the air at CampusEnergy2025. I also want to thank all our participants, in particular the presenters, moderators and panelists, ...
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World Pumps Summary Envelope unites Armstrong and partner solutions, delivering optimization through performance mapping, cutting-edge analytics and lifecycle services. A core element of the Envelope platform is the ability to create detailed performance ‘profiles’ of components in a system, and to leverage that knowledge for optimal sizing and modulation of output. “The true power of the Envelope Platform is in how it enables system optimization through performance coupling with partner products or solutions,” said Pratik Sharma, Global Director, Building Services & Performance Management at Armstrong Fluid Technology. “Working within this platform, ...
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Cordia Summary Cordia Energy Center San Francisco (ECSF) is pleased to announce the execution of two new steam service contracts, showcasing its commitment to sustainable, cost-effective energy solutions while supporting the city’s growth and historic preservation. ECSF has partnered with Swords to Plowshares, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing for veterans, to supply steam service to 629 Post Street. The contract facilitates the residential conversion of the building without the need for an electric service upgrade or internal infrastructure modifications, resulting in significant capital expenditure (CAPEX) savings. ...
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via Cornell Chronicle Summary: Visitors to Cornell’s storied Ithaca campus seldom think about the vast underground infrastructure that supplies electricity, potable water, chilled water, and heating to university buildings. Buried beneath their feet are miles and miles of underground piping, and other critical infrastructure that keep the lights on, computers humming, water running, staff and students warm—even when the temperature outside is frigid. Much of the Ithaca campus is connected to what’s called a district energy system . This system delivers electricity, heating, and cooling from the central energy plant to buildings in the network, meaning ...
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For the period January 30-31, 2025, a team from the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) visited the Equinix “TR5” data center campus at the Markham District Energy system, in Markham, Ontario, in Canada. The purpose of the study tour was to observe the development, operations and performance of the data center within the broader Markham District Energy system and to assess the potential applications of equivalent systems to Northern Virginia. NVRC met with and discussed the relationship between data centers and district energy with officials from Equinix, the City of Markham, FVB Energy, Noventa Energy and Huber. Learning from Equinix’s experiences ...
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Empower Summary His Excellency Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, met with Rob Thornton, President and CEO of the International District Energy Association (IDEA), during his participation in the IDEA Campus Energy Conference 2025 in the United States. Their discussions focused on the preparations for Dubai’s hosting of the International District Cooling Conference 2025 for the fourth time. During the meeting, key aspects were discussed to ensure the successful organization of the event, including the main themes that align with the latest developments ...
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The Cool Solutions Summary During the 2025 Winter Meeting of ASHRAE, John S. Andrepont, Founder and President of The Cool Solutions Company in Naperville, IL, and Life Member of ASHRAE, was elevated to the membership grade of Fellow and a member of ASHRAE’s College of Fellows. The grade of Fellow “recognizes members who have attained distinction and made substantial contributions in HVAC&R and the built environment such as education, research, engineering design and consultation, publications, presentations and mentoring.” John has served for decades on ASHRAE’s technical committees for District Energy, Thermal Storage, and Cogeneration. In the ...
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Notebook Check Summary Austria's capital is investing $21 billion in energy efficiency projects to end its dependence on natural gas imports from Russia. Instead, heat pumps, geothermal energy and other local supply systems are being expanded to heat Viennese households and institutions. Vienna is doubling down on district heating, aiming to expand its network to cover 400,000 households—making it one of the largest in Europe. Right now, the city’s biggest heat source is a waste incineration plant designed by the renowned architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, which provides heating for 200,000 homes. Continue Reading #News #DistrictHea ...
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Tallinn Summary Starting this year, Tallinn is directing apartment association support funds towards activities that contribute to the sustainable renovation of apartment buildings and courtyards. The changes also simplify the application and processing of support grants. In total, the city will allocate over €2.4 million in support for apartment associations. "The new measures focus on lowering energy costs for buildings and reducing their climate impact. That’s why we are prioritizing connections to district heating, upgrading heating substations, and introducing fuel-free heating solutions in areas without district heating. Additionally, we aim to ...
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Think GeoEnergy Summary Vulcan Energy announces that its in-house drilling company Vercana has started activities to set up the “V20” drilling rig at the Schleidberg drilling site near Landau in Germany. This step is part of Vulcan’s combined project to produce climate-neutral lithium and renewable energy from deep geothermal energy and marks the start of work on the concrete implementation of the first project phase “Lionheart” on site. Vulcan is currently working on the implementation of the first project phase “Lionheart” in the Landau region. The combined production of climate-neutral lithium and renewable energy will provide green district ...
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Contractor Summary The Industrial sector constantly seeks innovative solutions to enhance efficiency. As per statistics by US Energy Information Administration the industrial sector accounted for 33% of total energy consumption in the United States in 2022 and 35% of end-use energy consumption. Furthermore, it is estimated that waste heat from hot equipment surfaces, heated products, cooling water, and hot exhaust gases accounts for 20–50% of industrial energy input. Manufacturers are now focusing on high-temperature heat pumps, capable of operating in demanding industrial settings. Collaborations between heat pump providers and energy service companies ...
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caliber Summary Finland has made a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape its future for millennia. A vast geothermal reserve has been found, with the potential to supply energy for up to 20 million years. This find is being hailed as Finland’s greatest treasure, offering an inexhaustible source of energy. The newly developed geothermal heating system and “energy mine” are poised to revolutionize the country’s energy landscape. According to EuroWeekly News, Finland's first geothermal heating plant, located in Vantaa, has begun operations. This plant has the capacity to heat approximately 130 homes, with an annual output of 2,600 MW. It is the first ...
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Building Design & Construction Summary Salford City Council have approved plans for a £250m data centre at Peel Waters’ Halo West site, in Salford, Greater Manchester. The data centre development will ensure it is fit for a low carbon future with the use of sustainable materials, application of energy efficient and circular design principles. Reduced water consumption and sustainable drainage as well as the potential to include heat reclaim and export for future district heating have all been designed into the approved scheme. Prioritising sustainable and active means of travel have also been included, with the provision of secure sheltered cycle ...
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The Munich Eye Summary Experts from the Technical University of Munich and TÜV have revealed that radioactive waste from nuclear power plants can be converted into significantly less harmful substances. This finding addresses the ongoing challenge of nuclear waste disposal, indicating that such transformation is both technically feasible and economically viable. Byproducts of the transmutation process include noble gases such as xenon and krypton, as well as isotopes like cesium and strontium, which have applications in medicine and research. Moreover, the heat generated during the process could be utilized for district heating systems. Continue ...
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