The International District Energy Association (IDEA) will host its 39th annual CampusEnergy conference, CampusEnergy2026, February 17–20, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center near Washington, D.C. Under the theme “Advancing Thermal Networks,” the conference will bring...
tech buzz Summary AlphaTech’s molten salt reactors measure roughly five feet wide and seven feet tall but can generate 12 megawatts each—enough electricity to power about 12,000 homes. “These are not massive plants,” Memmott says. “They’re compact, modular, and designed to be produced in a...
SD Engineering News Summary Helsinki-based, city-owned energy company Helen has selected global technology manufacturer Valmet to provide automation solutions for the world’s largest air-to-water heat pump and two electric boilers, which are currently under construction. Upon...
in Korr Summary According to ХВИЛЯ : Rather than shutting down their major combined heat and power (CHP) plants, Warsaw and Berlin are modernizing them, setting an example for effective district heating in European cities. Oleg Popenko, head of the Union of Utility Services Consumers,...
Gadget Review Summary Dead heating bills during energy crises hurt families, but CERN’s ingenious heat recovery system turns physics research into home comfort. The Large Hadron Collider , famous for smashing particles at near-light speed, now channels its waste heat directly into...
Dublin Live Summary Ballymun and Ringsend/Poolbeg have been identified as decarbonising zones which will be central to meeting Dublin City Council’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the decarbonising zones relates to ...
Express Summary The city of Zurich will launch 134 new construction sites this year, in addition to 62 existing projects already in development. One of the main priorities remains the expansion of the district heating network (Fernwärme), which is considered key to achieving the city's...
The Guardian Summary Nearly half a century ago, the US Department of Energy launched a clean energy experiment beneath the University of Minnesota with a simple goal: storing hot water for months at a time in an aquifer more than 100 metres below ground. The idea of the seasonal...
EdScoop Summary The Technological University of Dublin’s Tallaght campus is using the excess heat from a nearby Amazon Web Services data center to warm its students. The Irish university has been using the excess heat in its own heating and ventilation system since 2023, CNBC...
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Summary In Minneapolis, winter performance is not optional. Prolonged periods of extreme cold, place sustained pressure on healthcare campuses that operate 24/7 and often at full capacity. Patient safety, clinical outcomes, and workforce effectiveness...