Published May 16, 2025
Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) are an emerging neighborhood-scale climate solution: networked systems that can capture, re-use, and share thermal energy within and between buildings. With the passage and implementation of the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act (UTENJA), New York has taken a strong step to advance TENs for decarbonising buildings.
In this webinar, you’ll hear about the fundamentals of TENs and how they are crucial for the future of energy planning. This event is part of the Future of Renewables Series by the Cross-Learning Alliance.
Speakers
Resources
- TENs FAQ (Building Decarbonization Coalition)
- TENs Ownership Models (Building Decarbonization Coalition)
- UTENJA map (UpgradeNY)
- Neighborhood-Scale Building Decarbonization Map (Building Decarbonization Coalition)
- The “TENS Commandments” (TENS.NYC)
- NYSERDA Large Scale Thermal Program (NYSERDA)
- “How to” develop a Thermal Energy Network (VCTN)
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