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Aggregate, Integrate, Innovate

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Join with hundreds of district energy professionals for three days of educational content, the newest technologies and innovations, and unlimited opportunities to connect.

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Join us for our 116th IDEA Annual Conference. 

IDEA2025 will convene in Minneapolis, MN, June 2-5 for three days of education, innovation and opportunities to connect.

With a significant amount of district energy activity in urban areas like Minneapolis and St. Paul and other cities like Duluth and Rochester, district energy in Minnesota is seen as a key strategy for decarbonizing and improving urban sustainability. With ongoing investment in expanding and modernizing existing systems while implementing new ones, Minnesota is an epicenter of district energy growth with a rich history of success in the industry. Quite simply, there isn't a better place to convene global leaders to discuss the future of our industry. 

Aggregate. Integrate. Innovate. 


Hundreds of district energy colleagues will gather in Minneapolis under the theme, "Aggregate, Integrate, Innovate." We believe these principles are the driving force for the success of district energy, delivering a resilient and sustainable energy solution for cities and communities worldwide. Through insightful educational sessions, a packed exhibit hall, and the meaningful discussions had throughout the event, we'll demonstrate how.

By aggregating the heating, cooling, and power needs of multiple buildings, district energy systems streamline energy production and distribution, reducing overall resource consumption. This centralized approach allows for the efficient use of renewable energy sources and makes it easier to manage energy demands across a wide area.

District energy systems also integrate diverse energy sources into a cohesive network, enhancing efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and making the communities they serve more sustainable.

District energy systems are at the forefront of innovation, adopting cutting-edge technologies and practices and serving as a model for other cities to implement. Ongoing investments in modernizing infrastructure and expanding renewable energy capabilities will ensure that district energy remains a champion of sustainable urban development.

Cities, communities, campuses and clusters around the world are implementing district energy infrastructure. Come meet with your peers who, like you, are making a difference every day, and leave with fresh ideas and renewed enthusiasm to tackle your toughest challenges.