Informing, Connecting & Advancing the District Energy Industry.

Call for Presentations Now Open!
Deadline to Submit: Friday, December 6

Join Us for CampusEnergy2025
Record-breaking attendance expected!

Upcoming Virtual Events

Wednesday

4

December

Advanced Nuclear for District Energy

Dec 4, 13:00 - 14:00 (ET)
Wednesday

11

December

Three Foundations Essential to Accelerate Energy Transformation on Small to Medium-sized Campuses

Dec 11, 13:00 - 14:00 (ET)

Breaking News

Opening Plenary Panel for CampusEnergy2025 Announced!

District energy systems are pivotal to achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future. Join our panel of industry leaders for "Accelerating the Energy Transition", and learn how district energy is transforming how their universities heat, cool, and power their communities at scale. This discussion will highlight their efforts to reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and cultivate resilience. Panelists will share insights into how cutting-edge technologies, collaboration, and policy initiatives are driving the transition to cleaner energy systems in the communities they serve.

Our panelists will delve into the challenges and opportunities in advancing district energy solutions and offer guidance on charting a mission-centered career in our space. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on accelerating project deployment, aligning with net-zero targets, and the importance of collaboration between campus departments of utilities, facilities and sustainability to achieve larger goals. No matter what sector of district energy you work in, this session offers valuable strategies for shaping a sustainable future through innovative district energy solutions.

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Student Event at CampusEnergy2025

Calling All Students! Discover Your Future in District Energy

IDEA has a unique, free event planned for students, taking place at IDEA’s 38^th Annual Campus Energy conference, CampusEnergy2025, February 3 at the Westin Seaport Boston.

IDEA has curated a Student Session will help break down the district energy industry, share upcoming innovations and industry trends, and connect you with people with real-world experience that can help you as you chart your career path in this thriving industry. Additionally, it will enable students to share their ideas and ambitions with prospective employers. Bringing generations together will accelerate the energy transition, and this event is specifically designed to make that happen.

Boston is home to many incredible universities, and while we expect strong attendance from local students, this event is open to all students who are interested in learning about district energy and networking with potential employers.

The theme for this year's conference is 'Accelerating the Energy Transition' and this Student Session is intended to speed up awareness of district energy as a personal and professional pathway to a mission-centered career.

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Read the Latest Issue of District Energy

The 2024 Q4 issue of District Energy magazine is now available online. Members will also receive a printed hard copy via mail.

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Issue highlights Include:

On the Bellingham waterfront - Bringing district energy to a port redevelopment mix in Washington state
A new day for chilling in old San Antone - After years of status quo, a Texas revamp is paying off
Building a greenfield system from scratch- Watchtower campus buildout follows NYSERDA carbon-neutral standards
A collaborative investment strategy that drives growth- Working with local developers to finance, manage and scale district heating
A hotel retrofit for the ages-A landmark property in Toronto features innovation and efficiency