NYDPS TENs Technical Conference

IDEA Supports New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) on Tuesday March 25 for the Technical Conference on Existing Thermal Energy Networks

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, IDEA was pleased to support the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) for the Technical Conference on Existing Thermal Energy Networks. 
 
Representatives from operating district energy systems in cities across North America shared technology insights, operational experience and business best practices to help support deployment of efficient, environmentally-sound and economically competitive thermal energy networks for communities, cities and campuses in New York. We are pleased to provide the slide deck from the conference for your review.
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The agenda for the conference is included below, with slides corresponding to the agenda.

Agenda
Opening Remarks
  • Peggie Neville, Deputy Director, NYS Department of Public Service
  • Rob Neimeier, Client & Market Officer, Ramboll
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District Thermal Energy Networks – Aggregation, Integration and Innovation
Lessons learned in planning, development and practical considerations for sector-coupling impacts to electricity grids and natural gas networks
Speaker:
  • Gerard MacDonald, Principal, ReShape Strategies
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Presentations of Existing Systems
  • System History
  • Business Aspects
  • Technical Aspects
  • Lessons Learned
  • Future plans and challenges moving forward
  • Recommendations to advance TENs
Speakers
  • Alen Postolka, P.Eng, Chief Operating Officer, Lulu Island Energy Company, Richmond, BC
  • Carson Gemmill, VP, Solutions & Innovations, Enwave, Toronto, ON
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Moderated Panel of Speakers for Open Discussion and Q&A
Moderator:
  • Rob Thornton, President & CEO, International District Energy Association (IDEA)
 
Presentations of Existing Systems
Speakers
  • Kris Sellstrom, PE, Deputy General Manager - Electric, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, NY
  • Michael Ahern, SVP, Chief Development Officer, Ever-Green Energy, District Energy St Paul, MN
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TENs Business Success and Policy Issues - Keys to Successful TENs and Recommendations for State Policy
Speaker:
  • Mark Spurr, Legislative Director at IDEA, FVB Energy
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Moderated Panel of Speakers for Open Discussion and Q&A
Moderators:
  • Rob Neimeier, Client & Market Officer, Ramboll
  • Rob Thornton, President & CEO, IDEA
 
Closing Remarks