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The International District Energy Association Announces Program and Speakers for CampusEnergy2025

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IDEA’s 38th Annual CampusEnergy Conference Features College and University Energy Experts from Across the Country and a New Student Program BOSTON, December 5, 2024 - The International District Energy Association (IDEA) announced that it will be holding its 38th annual CampusEnergy conference from Monday, February 3rd to Thursday, February 6th. The conference returns to Boston this year and will be held at the Westin Boston Seaport District hotel, along Boston’s waterfront. The annual conference, which was first held in 1987, is expected to attract more than 1,200 attendees, including a contingent of students for a special student session – a CampusEnergy ...
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Biden pushes out over $100 billion in clean energy grants as term winds down

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Reuters Summary U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has awarded over $100 billion in grants created by its signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden senior advisor for international climate policy John Podesta said. The administration hopes the spending milestone will help to continue the deployment of clean energy even after President-elect Donald Trump , a climate change skeptic who has pledged to rescind all unspent IRA funds, takes office. “Crossing the milestone of $100 billion awarded shows just how quickly we’re getting these funds out the door and into communities so they can make a real difference for ...
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Vicinity's Green facility helps heat many iconic Boston buildings

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Fox25 news Summary You hear the term green energy a lot. It may surprise you to know it’s being used right now, to heat our skyline. Boston 25 News got a tour of the Vicinity facility that’s helping to warm up many of the iconic buildings in the city. “We’re talking about heat, heating our big buildings to make sure, and cooling in some buildings as well,” said Matt O’Malley, Chief Sustainability Officer at Vicinity. “Three out of every four buildings in the Boston skyline are likely our customers, as well as right here in Kendall Square in Cambridge. So, we have 26 miles of pipe that run underneath the two cities.” An old system of pipes ...
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Technical and individual achievements honoured at 2024 H&V News Awards

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HVN Plus Summary All of the winners were honoured at a ceremony at the London Hilton Metropole that was held in association with headline sponsor Ashworth. The announcements followed on from this year’s face-to-face judging process that saw all shortlisted finalists discussing their entries and answering questions from industry experts. In terms of technology developments in the industry, the commercial HVAC Product of the Year for Heat Pump Innovation was awarded to Solid Energy for a substation booster water heat pump designed for district heating systems. Judges praised the technology for improving accessibility to larger-scale and city-wide district ...
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European and US Efforts To Develop Geothermal Energy Are Headed in Different Directions

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JPT Summary Hot rock is found worldwide, but the methods used to generate energy from it vary. In the US, the big early developments are aimed at generating electricity for the grid and storing energy in developments where wells are fractured. In Germany, the big target is providing hot water to district heating systems that deliver it to a wide range of customers in urban areas. New technology there must avoid fracturing. In Germany, they are testing a new geothermal method that harvests heat in deep well loops using a fluid that brings energy to the surface with minimal pumping. While US companies are selling electrons, geothermal producers in Europe ...
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Andermatt, Switzerland, Draws U.S. Tourists with Swiss Charm & Sustainable Appeal and District Heating

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Snow Brains Summary Nestled in the Swiss Alps, Andermatt has become a magnet for American tourists, drawn not only by its pristine beauty but also by its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality. With the resort’s combination of quaint, fairy-tale charm and progressive environmental initiatives, it’s no wonder that Andermatt is gaining popularity, especially among eco-conscious travelers. The resort’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is evident in several initiatives. For the past 15 years, Andermatt has powered its operations with climate-neutral electricity, sourced from local wind and water energy. Many of the resort’s buildings ...
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RNG Coalition welcomes Section 48 ITC final rule

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Bioenergy Insight Summary The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) has welcomed the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s issuance of the final rulemaking on the Section 48 Investment Tax Credit (ITC) expanded under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The updated regulations represent a significant step forward for the biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) industries in North America, ensuring wider project eligibility for these critical tax credits, said the association. Continue Reading #News #RenewableNaturalGas
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Dentons Advises Engie on the acquisition of a leading developer of Biomass-Powered District Heating Network Projects

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Iberian Lawyer Summary Dentons has advised Engie, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, on its strategic acquisition of District Heating Eco Energías, a leading developer of biomass-powered district heating network projects in Spain. This landmark transaction strengthens Engie’s position as a market leader in urban heating and cooling networks, underscoring its commitment to sustainable and efficient energy solutions. District Heating Eco Energías specializes in the development and management of district heating networks powered by biomass and other renewable energy sources. The company holds a robust portfolio of projects demonstrating ...
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Mississauga moves forward on important projects to combat climate change

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Mississauga Summary Through our Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) , the City is working to decrease Mississauga’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to combat climate change and prepare the community for climate change impacts like increased flooding, ice storms and extreme heatwave events. This year, we advanced key actions to help meet the current targets set out in the CCAP, including: New district energy system : as a result of signing agreements with the City, Enwave recently broke ground on a new district energy system at Lakeview Village. Unlike traditional heating and cooling systems, which are large contributors to GHG emissions, district energy ...
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Meta seeks up to 4 GW of new nuclear to power its data centers, AI

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Power Engineering Summary Meta announced it is releasing a request for proposals (RFP) to nuclear developers, targeting 1 to 4 gigawatts (GW) of new nuclear generation to power its data centers and AI, starting in the early 2030s. Meta is seeking both small modular reactors (SMRs) and larger nuclear reactors in this request. The company said it is looking for developers that can help accelerate the availability of new nuclear generators and create “sufficient scale” to achieve material cost reductions by deploying multiple units. Ultimately, Meta wants partners who will permit, design, engineer, finance, construct and operate the nuclear power plants. ...
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Largest CO2 seawater heat pump starts up

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The Cooling Post Summary A CO2-based seawater heat pump, said to be the world’s largest, has commenced operation supplying district heating networks in Esbjerg. The heat pump, with a total heating capacity of 70MW, was supplied by Swiss company MAN Energy Solution AG to the new heat pump plant at the Port of Esbjerg. Operated by multi-utility company DIN Forsyning, the heat pump plant will supply approximately 280,000MWh of heat annually to the district heating networks of Esbjerg and the neighbouring town Varde. It will cover the heating needs of 25,000 households, while reducing CO2 emissions by an estimated 120,000 tons per year. Continue Reading ...
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MHI Thermal Systems Receives "Minister of the Environment Award for Climate Action 2024"

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Summary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received a Minister of the Environment Award for Climate Action 2024 for development of its JHT-Y/JHT-YI series of large-capacity centrifugal chillers adopting the HFO-1234yf refrigerant with a low GWP(Note1). The award, sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment, was presented in the Technological Development and Commercialization category. An awards ceremony took place in Tokyo on December 2. MHI Thermal Systems is Japan's leading manufacturer of centrifugal chillers, having delivered ...
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Empower begins operations at Jumeirah Beach Hills district cooling plant

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Empower Summary Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) has announced the commencement of operations of the first phase of its new District Cooling plant in Jumeirah Beach Hills (JBH). Empower revealed that the plant's total production capacity is set to reach 48,000 refrigeration tons (RT) upon the completion of all phases. This impressive output will serve the Jumeirah area, internationally acclaimed as one of Dubai’s premier residential and tourist hotspots. Among the most prominent hospitality projects that the plant will serve are the Burj Al Arab, one of the most luxurious and prestigious hotels in the world; Jumeirah Beach Hotel; ...
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INNIO hydrogen combined heat and power project wins COGEN Europe award

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Chemical Engineering Summary INNIO Group today announced that it was awarded the COGEN Europe Recognition Award 2024 in the Technology and Innovation category for its 1 MW-class hydrogen combined heat and power (CHP) plant. Powered by green hydrogen, INNIO Group collaborated with RAG Austria AG to develop this project and operate the hydrogen engine for the start of this heating season. At RAG Austria’s site, green hydrogen is produced in summer through water electrolysis from surplus renewable production and stored in the world’s first underground hydrogen storage in a porous reservoir in Rubensdorf near Gampern, Austria. This storage facility can hold ...
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Systems thinking: a personal perspective on energy markets

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Montel News Summary If you’ve ever tried to understand the energy markets, you’ll know it’s like stepping into a maze. Even people directly involved in the industry often find it dauntingly complex and those outside it tend to label it as near impenetrable. But here’s the thing – complexity doesn’t have to be scary. From my experience, adopting a systems thinking approach has helped me cut through the noise, find clarity and make sense of the seemingly chaotic web that makes up energy markets. Systems thinking is an approach to understanding and solving problems by looking at the interconnected components of a system as a whole rather than focusing on ...
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COGEN Europe calls on new EU Commission to put energy efficiency first

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Power Engineering International Summary COGEN Europe (the European Association for the Promotion of Cogeneration) has called on Europe’s new College of Commissioners to prioritise energy efficiency to reduce emissions and boost competitivenes. The call was issued in a statement that emphasises the association’s willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with the new European Commission to advance net zero ambitions. COGEN Europe’s managing director, Hans Korteweg, remarked in a statement: “COGEN Europe, as the voice of Europe’s cogeneration sector, is ready to engage with the incoming European Commission and provide constructive input to important ...
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Wake Forest Taking Action on Climate Action

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Old Gold & Black Summary Wake Forest recently released the 2024 Climate Action Plan Update — a 14-page document detailing the three-phase action plan the university plans to implement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions footprint to offset 100% of the campus’ electricity use by 2026. Furthermore, it aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2040. This would mean that the university would achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions and then balance the remaining emissions with efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere. The plan utilizes 15 years of data collected from different waste areas across the campus. Continue Reading #News #MemberNewsIDEA ...
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Teko Announces New Business Unit for Commercial and Industrial CO2 Heat Pumps and Chillers

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Natural Refrigerants Summary German CO 2 (R744) refrigeration systems manufacturer Teko has announced it is establishing a new business unit for commercial and industrial R744 heat pumps and chillers. Vitalis’s Coolshift CO 2 heat pumps have heating and cooling capacities ranging from 100kW to up to 3M (28 to up to 853TR) and can use air, water or ground heat sources. Their applications include district energy systems, food manufacturing and cold storage. Continue Reading #News #DistrictEnergy #HeatPumps
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Nuclear microreactors offer promising future for district energy

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Power Engineering Summary The ongoing quest for sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions has led to the emergence of a number of innovative technologies. The vision of reducing carbon footprints while maintaining reliability and resilience in energy systems is attracting billions in both private and public sector investment. Among these technologies, nuclear microreactors present a revolutionary approach, particularly for campus district energy systems. Advanced nuclear offers a pathway to zero carbon emissions that several large institutional energy users are considering, particularly because of the potential to provide many years of always-on power ...
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Harvard University Doubles Down on Emissions Reductions

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Inside Climate News Summary Harvard University has taken two major steps toward reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, making significant investments in renewables and energy efficiency as it seeks to eliminate its use of fossil fuels by 2050. To help fund ongoing emissions reductions, Harvard increased the size of its Green Revolving Fund—money the university spends on campus decarbonization efforts—from $12 million to $37 million . That makes it the largest such sustainability endowment in the nation. Also in recent weeks, the university announced a novel renewable energy partnership with Mass General Brigham, the Massachusetts Institute ...
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