The International District Energy Association’s 106th Annual Conference and Trade Show, titled “Inspiring the Next Generation,” took place June 28-July 1 in IDEA’s hometown of Boston, Mass. The conference was the largest to date, with more than 960 attendees from 22 countries, 39 states and five Canadian provinces, including government officials, regulators, municipal staff, planners, sustainability directors, system owners and operators, attorneys, consultants, manufacturers and suppliers. The conference featured a full schedule of technical presentations, captivating panel discussions, invaluable peer exchange and many opportunities to interact with colleagues and friends. Additionally, dozens of area college students were able to attend and learn more about the industry thanks to tremendous sponsorship support from leading industry firms
The Technical Program featured more than 70 presentations covering subjects including: