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Project Files: Episode 63 — University of Cincinnati Chiller Upgrade

Smardt chiller install achieves 32% reduction of kWhr in energy needs

September 12, 2023

Like many universities across America, the University of Cincinnati faced a major infrastructure challenge: having to operate aging central utility plants with older technology.

Lubricant Distributors Combine to Form Cadence Petroleum Group

March 26, 2019

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The group consists of five southeastern U.S. lubricant distributors.

District Heating and Cooling Market: Big Players Likely to Up Competition

Big plant operators and private operators are predicted to start manufacturing DHC systems

December 20, 2016

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To gauge the competitive dynamics in the global district heating and cooling (DHC) market, the DHC system manufacturers, project contractors, and plant operators in the supply chain will have to be factored in, states a report by Transparency Market Research.

Agreement to Enhance International Collaboration on District Heating and Cooling, CHP

IDEA joins four organizations in global effort to increase deployment of district energy/CHP

September 18, 2015

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The International District Energy Association (IDEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in conjunction with the Korea District Heating & Cooling Association, the China District Heating Association, Euroheat & Power, and the Ministry of Energy of the Mongol Government.

Detroit Renewable Energy Honored by International District Energy Association

Recognized for largest expansion of district energy infrastructure in North America

September 1, 2015

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Detroit Renewable Energy (DRE), owner and operator of the downtown Detroit district energy steam system, was honored by the International District Energy Association (IDEA) as a recipient of the Gold District Energy Award in the Most Square Feet Added in North America Award category for the 2014 business year.

Forty-five buildings on the Texas Medical Center campus are served with chilled water and steam by Thermal Energy Corp.'s (TECO's) district energy system paired with combined heat and power.

Award-winning CHP System Serves Texas Medical Center

Project proves cost-effectiveness, reliability of large-scale cogeneration

Kimberly Schwartz

August 24, 2015

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They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that phrase certainly applies to the Texas Medical Center (TMC) in Houston. All of the TMC institutions share a critical need for reliable cooling, and many of them are supported by the Thermal Energy Corp. (TECO).

Latest Trends in District Energy, CHP, and Microgrids Explored at IDEA2015

Event features more than 100 speakers and over 950 attendees from 21 countries

July 16, 2015

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At IDEA2015: Inspiring the Next Generation, hosted by the International District Energy Association (IDEA), energy experts from around the world gathered to explore the latest innovations and trends in district heating and cooling, combined heat and power (CHP), and microgrids for cities, communities, and campuses.

Hurst Boiler Selected for Biomass District Energy Project

Sullivan County, N.H., Sees Immediate Economic and Environmental Benefits

December 29, 2014

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To minimize reliance on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, conducted extensive research into biomass fuel technology. After looking at almost two dozen plants, the county purchased a Hurst biomass boiler district heating system with a backpressure steam turbine/generator.

Dec. 22, 2014: Hurst Boiler Selected for Biomass District Energy Project

Sullivan County, N.H., Sees Immediate Economic and Environmental Benefits

December 22, 2014

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To minimize reliance on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, conducted extensive research into biomass fuel technology. After looking at almost two dozen plants, the county purchased a Hurst biomass boiler district heating system with a backpressure steam turbine/generator.

Feb. 10, 2014: Guelph Begins Building North America's First City-Wide District Energy Network

Downtown District Energy System First of Many in Municipal Energy Plan

February 10, 2014

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The new high-efficiency heating and cooling system in the Sleeman Centre in downtown Guelph, Ontario, Canada is the first step toward building North America’s first city-wide district energy network, announced the city.