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District Energy Magazine: Spring/Summer 2021 Issue Now Available

Spring is here and so is the Spring/Summer issue of District Energy magazine. This issue will get you ready for IDEA2021 in Austin, TX September 27-29 with a cover story on the University of Texas at San Antonio Campus's North Plant Rebuild, a look at the enduring partnership between UT Austin and Optimum Energy, and how TECO overcame challenges to replace a 50-year old steam line. Lots of must-read articles to get you through the spring and summer months.

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U.S. Department of Energy Publishes CHP Technology Fact Sheet Series

Part of the Better Buildings initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designed to improve the lives of the American people by driving leadership in energy innovation. Through Better Buildings, DOE partners with leaders in the public and private sectors to make the nation’s homes, commercial buildings and industrial plants more energy efficient by accelerating investment and sharing of successful best practices.

Call for Presentations - CampusEnergy2022

CampusEnergy2022 will convene in Boston, MA. For the 35th consecutive year, IDEA members will come together to share experiences, explore new solutions, and learn from each other. We invite you to submit an abstract for the chance to share your own story and earn valuable recognition from your industry peers.

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A number of the campuses and utilities with whom we collaborate are interested in pursuing climate bonds ...
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Morgan, Do you have anti rotation built into the cooling tower fans? If not you should invest ...