NY & NYC are studying a method to capture the heat & humidity produced in subways & recycle it to nearby municipal buildings by installing the first #thermalenergynetwork TEN in a US transit system. An $800K feasibility study contract will be awarded this fall.
August 26, 2026 at 4:53 PM
NY & NYC are studying a method to capture the heat & humidity produced in subways & recycle it to nearby municipal buildings by installing the first #thermalenergynetwork TEN in a US transit system. An $800K feasibility study contract will be awarded this fall.
Changes to NY’s Climate Act compromise market certainty for its clean heat industry. However, we celebrate the budget's #ThermalEnergyNetwork, EmPower+ and other #BuildingDecarb investments, which will deliver a more affordable, cleaner, and healthier future to NYers: bit.ly/49VhaIS
Statement from BDC on New York's enacted FY 2027 budget
The Building Decarbonization Coalition celebrates the investments included in the enacted state budget that will direct funding towards renewable energy and decarbonizing buildings.
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May 27, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Changes to NY’s Climate Act compromise market certainty for its clean heat industry. However, we celebrate the budget's #ThermalEnergyNetwork, EmPower+ and other #BuildingDecarb investments, which will deliver a more affordable, cleaner, and healthier future to NYers: bit.ly/49VhaIS
🗽Investing $200M in this year’s NY state budget to expand thermal energy networks will be a “win for affordability, a win for our environment, and a win for New York’s future,” writes NYS Assemblymember Chris Burdick. #ThermalEnergyNetwork #BuildingDecarb #EnergyAffordability bit.ly/4u85PwB
Thermal Energy Networks Are a Smart Investment for New York’s Future
New York's front page for political news. Latest NY politics news, reports, and columnists
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May 21, 2026 at 7:54 PM
🗽Investing $200M in this year’s NY state budget to expand thermal energy networks will be a “win for affordability, a win for our environment, and a win for New York’s future,” writes NYS Assemblymember Chris Burdick. #ThermalEnergyNetwork #BuildingDecarb #EnergyAffordability bit.ly/4u85PwB
⚡ BDC’s March Decarb Digest highlights the launch of the Wall Whisperer campaign, #HeatPumpWeekCA events, heat pump testimonials, and a new report exploring the suitability of thermal energy networks in Minnesota: bit.ly/4dgOJaH.
#EnergySky #HeatPump #ThermalEnergyNetwork #BuildingDecarb
#EnergySky #HeatPump #ThermalEnergyNetwork #BuildingDecarb
🏘️ Decarb Digest - March 2026
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March 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
⚡ BDC’s March Decarb Digest highlights the launch of the Wall Whisperer campaign, #HeatPumpWeekCA events, heat pump testimonials, and a new report exploring the suitability of thermal energy networks in Minnesota: bit.ly/4dgOJaH.
#EnergySky #HeatPump #ThermalEnergyNetwork #BuildingDecarb
#EnergySky #HeatPump #ThermalEnergyNetwork #BuildingDecarb
🚨 Register now for the “Thermal Energy Networks in Minnesota: Where should we build them?” webinar tomorrow at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT, where authors of the Minnesota #ThermalEnergyNetwork Site Suitability Study will discuss the study's findings. #EnergySky #Geothermal #BuildingDecarb bit.ly/4rs8P5f
Thermal Energy Networks in Minnesota: Where should we build them?
In this webinar, Building The Future’s Chris Conroy will facilitate a discussion with some of the report’s authors—Noah Cordoba of the Building Decarbonization Coalition, Laura Helmke-Long of Slipstre...
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March 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
🚨 Register now for the “Thermal Energy Networks in Minnesota: Where should we build them?” webinar tomorrow at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT, where authors of the Minnesota #ThermalEnergyNetwork Site Suitability Study will discuss the study's findings. #EnergySky #Geothermal #BuildingDecarb bit.ly/4rs8P5f
Once they are placed underground, how long do #ThermalEnergyNetwork pipes last? As Derek Kobe of Green Built Construction explains, “This pipe is going to last 100 years.” This means it will serve its community with clean heating and cooling for many years past its initial installation date.
February 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Once they are placed underground, how long do #ThermalEnergyNetwork pipes last? As Derek Kobe of Green Built Construction explains, “This pipe is going to last 100 years.” This means it will serve its community with clean heating and cooling for many years past its initial installation date.
🎓Colorado Mesa University’s #ThermalEnergyNetwork is so cost-effective that it has kept tuition low. Students might pay 2% higher today if not for this #efficient heating and cooling system. #BuildingDecarb #EnergySky #ThermalEnergyThursday
🎥 by @morningpeopleprod.bsky.social
🎥 by @morningpeopleprod.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 8:20 PM
🎓Colorado Mesa University’s #ThermalEnergyNetwork is so cost-effective that it has kept tuition low. Students might pay 2% higher today if not for this #efficient heating and cooling system. #BuildingDecarb #EnergySky #ThermalEnergyThursday
🎥 by @morningpeopleprod.bsky.social
🎥 by @morningpeopleprod.bsky.social
Great story by @alisontakemura.bsky.social of @canarymedia.com about a coal town building a #thermalenergynetwork that will use #geothermal energy to deliver clean heat and cooling to new office park. #EnergySky #cleanenergyeconomy www.canarymedia.com/articles/geo...
Why this Colorado coal town is digging geothermal
Hayden, CO, is tapping renewable thermal energy to affordably heat and cool its new business park — and entice companies looking to reduce energy costs.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Great story by @alisontakemura.bsky.social of @canarymedia.com about a coal town building a #thermalenergynetwork that will use #geothermal energy to deliver clean heat and cooling to new office park. #EnergySky #cleanenergyeconomy www.canarymedia.com/articles/geo...
The perfect holiday gift!
#ThermalEnergyNetwork #HeatPump #ElectrifyEverything #CleanEnergy #GreenSky #ClimateSky #BuildingDecarb #BuildingDecarbonization #BuildingElectrification #Geothermal #EnergyHub
#ThermalEnergyNetwork #HeatPump #ElectrifyEverything #CleanEnergy #GreenSky #ClimateSky #BuildingDecarb #BuildingDecarbonization #BuildingElectrification #Geothermal #EnergyHub
🎉 It’s here! Welcome to #TheCleanGreenNeighborhood. 🌱Our bilingual children’s book, by Kristin George Bagdanov & @nicolekelner.bsky.social, tells the story of the union workers building all-electric neighborhoods. Grab your copy & join us! tinyurl.com/55kmrvpw
#EnergySky #BuildingDecarb
#EnergySky #BuildingDecarb
November 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Huge win for clean energy + labor in Illinois! The #CRGA just passed, launching the state’s first-ever #ThermalEnergyNetwork pilots — efficient, affordable heating & cooling built by union workers. More from @CapitolNewsIL: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/lawmake...
Lawmakers OK sweeping energy reform package that governor pledges to sign
Article Summary An energy policy package incentivizing battery storage passed the General Assembly with only Democratic support and will likely
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November 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Huge win for clean energy + labor in Illinois! The #CRGA just passed, launching the state’s first-ever #ThermalEnergyNetwork pilots — efficient, affordable heating & cooling built by union workers. More from @CapitolNewsIL: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/lawmake...
📣 Embracing a neighborhood-scale approach to building decarbonization in the NY State Energy Plan will create healthier, more resilient & more affordable communities powered by family-sustaining jobs, explains BDC’s @aconsidine.bsky.social: bit.ly/4onuUS0 #BuildingDecarb #ThermalEnergyNetwork 🔌💡
New York State’s Energy Plan: An Opportunity to Improve our Buildings, and our Grid, Neighborhood by Neighborhood
How thermal energy networks and better gas system transition policies can grow New York’s economy while ensuring the state meets its climate goals
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November 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
📣 Embracing a neighborhood-scale approach to building decarbonization in the NY State Energy Plan will create healthier, more resilient & more affordable communities powered by family-sustaining jobs, explains BDC’s @aconsidine.bsky.social: bit.ly/4onuUS0 #BuildingDecarb #ThermalEnergyNetwork 🔌💡
📣 BDC’s Q3 Momentum Report is out, with data on how the United States is the leading market for #HeatPumps, MA’s new heat pump electricity rate, the growth of utility-led #ThermalEnergyNetwork projects & other #BuildingDecarb insights. 🔌💡 #ClimateSky #Greensky bit.ly/3WIVJDK
Momentum Q3 | 2025
BDC's quarterly update on the building decarbonization movement
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October 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
📣 BDC’s Q3 Momentum Report is out, with data on how the United States is the leading market for #HeatPumps, MA’s new heat pump electricity rate, the growth of utility-led #ThermalEnergyNetwork projects & other #BuildingDecarb insights. 🔌💡 #ClimateSky #Greensky bit.ly/3WIVJDK
🗞️ BDC’s October Decarb Digest highlights our Q3 Momentum Report, our 2025 Legislative Roundup, #BuildingDecarb policy and project stories from @politico.com & @insideclimatenews.org, & a recent report from @cornellilr.bsky.social: bit.ly/4q2bcwf #EnergySky #HeatPump #ClimateSky #ThermalEnergyNetwork
🏘️ Decarb Digest - October 2025
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October 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
🗞️ BDC’s October Decarb Digest highlights our Q3 Momentum Report, our 2025 Legislative Roundup, #BuildingDecarb policy and project stories from @politico.com & @insideclimatenews.org, & a recent report from @cornellilr.bsky.social: bit.ly/4q2bcwf #EnergySky #HeatPump #ClimateSky #ThermalEnergyNetwork
On Monday, we submitted our comment on the draft New York State Energy Plan, calling for a neighborhood-scale approach to #BuildingDecarb. Read our recommendations here: buildingdecarb.org/bdc-calls-fo...
#EnergySky #ClimateSky #HeatPump #ThermalEnergyNetwork
#EnergySky #ClimateSky #HeatPump #ThermalEnergyNetwork
BDC Calls for Neighborhood Scale Approach in NY State Energy Plan Comment
Today the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) submitted its comment on the Draft New York State Energy Plan, a document that will inform policymaking for New York’s energy needs and priorities ov...
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October 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
On Monday, we submitted our comment on the draft New York State Energy Plan, calling for a neighborhood-scale approach to #BuildingDecarb. Read our recommendations here: buildingdecarb.org/bdc-calls-fo...
#EnergySky #ClimateSky #HeatPump #ThermalEnergyNetwork
#EnergySky #ClimateSky #HeatPump #ThermalEnergyNetwork
For those keeping track, make sure you add this master-planned community in East Austin to the growing list of locations across the U.S. where people are getting energy-efficient, zero-emission heating and cooling from a #ThermalEnergyNetwork. #Heatpump #EnergySky #ClimateSky #GreenSky #CleanHeat
🏡 In Whisper Valley, 800 homes receive clean heating & cooling from a #ThermalEnergyNetwork (TEN)—with more on the way. Our new case study looks at outcomes of developer-led TENs: fast deployment, economies of scale, & sustainable new neighborhoods.⚡ 🔄 🌱 bit.ly/3KzBRQP #BuildingDecarb
Case Study: Whisper Valley, Texas
A masterplanned development’s geothermal network models resilience and scalability
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October 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
For those keeping track, make sure you add this master-planned community in East Austin to the growing list of locations across the U.S. where people are getting energy-efficient, zero-emission heating and cooling from a #ThermalEnergyNetwork. #Heatpump #EnergySky #ClimateSky #GreenSky #CleanHeat
🏡 In Whisper Valley, 800 homes receive clean heating & cooling from a #ThermalEnergyNetwork (TEN)—with more on the way. Our new case study looks at outcomes of developer-led TENs: fast deployment, economies of scale, & sustainable new neighborhoods.⚡ 🔄 🌱 bit.ly/3KzBRQP #BuildingDecarb
Case Study: Whisper Valley, Texas
A masterplanned development’s geothermal network models resilience and scalability
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October 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🏡 In Whisper Valley, 800 homes receive clean heating & cooling from a #ThermalEnergyNetwork (TEN)—with more on the way. Our new case study looks at outcomes of developer-led TENs: fast deployment, economies of scale, & sustainable new neighborhoods.⚡ 🔄 🌱 bit.ly/3KzBRQP #BuildingDecarb
We are thrilled with @governor.ny.gov's #ClimateWeek announcement on next steps for NY’s $1 billion Sustainable Future Fund! These #HeatPump, #ThermalEnergyNetwork & other #BuildingDecarb investments will deliver NYers clean energy, clean air & good jobs. #ClimateSky #EnergySky bit.ly/3KiCSg1
Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s Sustainable Future Fund Announcement
“The Building Decarbonization Coalition applauds Governor Hochul’s leadership in advancing $200 million for Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that will pioneer projects at the University at Buffalo, SUNY...
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September 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We are thrilled with @governor.ny.gov's #ClimateWeek announcement on next steps for NY’s $1 billion Sustainable Future Fund! These #HeatPump, #ThermalEnergyNetwork & other #BuildingDecarb investments will deliver NYers clean energy, clean air & good jobs. #ClimateSky #EnergySky bit.ly/3KiCSg1
📜If you are working to pass state #ThermalEnergyNetwork (TEN) legislation in 2026, watch the “Thermal Energy Networks: A Legislative Guidebook” webinar to learn best practices for drafting new TENs-enabling laws or enhancing existing ones. #BuildingDecarb #EnergySky 🔗 youtu.be/be2DVs7KJL0?...
Thermal Energy Networks: A Legislative Guidebook Webinar
YouTube video by Building Decarbonization Coalition
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September 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
📜If you are working to pass state #ThermalEnergyNetwork (TEN) legislation in 2026, watch the “Thermal Energy Networks: A Legislative Guidebook” webinar to learn best practices for drafting new TENs-enabling laws or enhancing existing ones. #BuildingDecarb #EnergySky 🔗 youtu.be/be2DVs7KJL0?...
📰 New from The Driller: As #ThermalEnergyNetwork policies enter a new phase of development, #Geothermal drillers’ insights on project timelines, training standards, and workforce readiness will be needed to ensure these policies reflect realities in the field. 🔌💡 #Heatpump 🔗 bit.ly/47NT7eF
What Drillers Need to Know about Thermal Energy Network Policy in 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) will eliminate the 25D clean energy tax credit at the end of 2025. Here's what drillers need to know.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📰 New from The Driller: As #ThermalEnergyNetwork policies enter a new phase of development, #Geothermal drillers’ insights on project timelines, training standards, and workforce readiness will be needed to ensure these policies reflect realities in the field. 🔌💡 #Heatpump 🔗 bit.ly/47NT7eF
🎉 One year in, the nation’s first utility-owned geothermal network proves that neighborhood-scale building decarbonization is possible. Read the case study here: zpr.io/w2cdw3SrYkTP 🔌💡 #ThermalEnergyNetwork #HeatPump #ClimateSky #Geothermal #BuildingDecarb
Case Study: Framingham, Massachusetts
A nonprofit’s idea becomes the nation’s first utility-owned geothermal network
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August 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🎉 One year in, the nation’s first utility-owned geothermal network proves that neighborhood-scale building decarbonization is possible. Read the case study here: zpr.io/w2cdw3SrYkTP 🔌💡 #ThermalEnergyNetwork #HeatPump #ClimateSky #Geothermal #BuildingDecarb
📣 BDC’s Q2 Momentum Report is out, with insights on #HeatPump sales, #ThermalEnergyNetwork & other additions to BDC’s map of #NeighborhoodScale decarb projects, and other data that shows #BuildingDecarb continuing to gain ground in the US. 🔌💡 #ClimateSky #ClimateSmartDesign zpr.io/V3gEjZ8rRjHL
Momentum Q2 | 2025
BDC's quarterly update on the building decarbonization movement
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July 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
📣 BDC’s Q2 Momentum Report is out, with insights on #HeatPump sales, #ThermalEnergyNetwork & other additions to BDC’s map of #NeighborhoodScale decarb projects, and other data that shows #BuildingDecarb continuing to gain ground in the US. 🔌💡 #ClimateSky #ClimateSmartDesign zpr.io/V3gEjZ8rRjHL
❗Reminder! Thermal Energy Networks: A Legislative Guidebook—our joint webinar with the Vermont Law & Graduate School—is tomorrow, Thursday, June 26th, at 1 pm ET. Register for it now at zpr.io/QuF4PhUtawUL #ThermalEnergyNetwork #ClimateSky #ClimateSmartDesign #HeatPump 🔌💡
📣 Join BDC & Vermont Law & Graduate School for our joint webinar—Thermal Energy Networks: A Legislative Guidebook—on how states are passing laws to enable utility-scale #ThermalEnergyNetworks. #EnergySky legal minds, this one’s for you!
📅 June 26 | 1 pm ET
🔗 Register: zpr.io/QuF4PhUtawUL
📅 June 26 | 1 pm ET
🔗 Register: zpr.io/QuF4PhUtawUL
Webinar: The Thermal Energy Networks Legislative Guidebook
This webinar introduces the guidebook and walks through lessons and studies from existing TENs laws.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
❗Reminder! Thermal Energy Networks: A Legislative Guidebook—our joint webinar with the Vermont Law & Graduate School—is tomorrow, Thursday, June 26th, at 1 pm ET. Register for it now at zpr.io/QuF4PhUtawUL #ThermalEnergyNetwork #ClimateSky #ClimateSmartDesign #HeatPump 🔌💡
Great #BuildingDecarb news in NY! New York State Legislature ends the 100-foot gas line subsidy, while also allocating millions for #ThermalEnergyNetwork projects and a #BuildingElectrification program. Get the details in @buildingdecarb.org's statement below. #Heatpump #ClimateSky #EnergySky
🎉 Big step forward for energy affordability in NY! Thank you @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social, @lizkrueger.bsky.social, @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social & the NYS legislature for repealing the 100-foot gas line extension subsidy & other #BuildingDecarb progress made this session. zpr.io/Dp9iQxc6cuQC
Statement on the end of the New York State 2025 legislative session
“We applaud the New York legislature for making significant forward progress on energy affordability this session by repealing the 100-foot rule gas line extension subsidy, saving energy customers mor...
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June 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Great #BuildingDecarb news in NY! New York State Legislature ends the 100-foot gas line subsidy, while also allocating millions for #ThermalEnergyNetwork projects and a #BuildingElectrification program. Get the details in @buildingdecarb.org's statement below. #Heatpump #ClimateSky #EnergySky
🎤 BDC’s Panama Bartholomy joined the Less Talk More Action podcast to discuss how we are winning the fight to decarbonize 🇺🇸's buildings & how we can further accelerate the transformation of our buildings with #CleanEnergy. #BuildingDecarb #HeatPump #ThermalEnergyNetwork zpr.io/xWK2tT2Ss3LL
We Are Winning the Building Decarbonization Fight | Less Talk, More Action
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Panama Bartholomy, Executive Director at the Building Decarbonization Coalition. During the conversation, Panama talks about building d...
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May 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🎤 BDC’s Panama Bartholomy joined the Less Talk More Action podcast to discuss how we are winning the fight to decarbonize 🇺🇸's buildings & how we can further accelerate the transformation of our buildings with #CleanEnergy. #BuildingDecarb #HeatPump #ThermalEnergyNetwork zpr.io/xWK2tT2Ss3LL
Q: Who can build & operate Thermal Energy Networks (TENs)?
A: Utilities, cities, colleges, real estate developers—all of them can build TENs for #ZeroEmission & efficient heat and cooling! 🔧🏡
Learn more in our FAQ: zpr.io/mKznBj3GFhZF
#BuildingDecarb #EnergySky #Geothermal #ThermalEnergyNetwork
A: Utilities, cities, colleges, real estate developers—all of them can build TENs for #ZeroEmission & efficient heat and cooling! 🔧🏡
Learn more in our FAQ: zpr.io/mKznBj3GFhZF
#BuildingDecarb #EnergySky #Geothermal #ThermalEnergyNetwork
Thermal Energy Networks: Frequently Asked Questions
Thermal energy networks (TENs) provide efficient, non-combusting heating and cooling to entire neighborhoods.
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May 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Q: Who can build & operate Thermal Energy Networks (TENs)?
A: Utilities, cities, colleges, real estate developers—all of them can build TENs for #ZeroEmission & efficient heat and cooling! 🔧🏡
Learn more in our FAQ: zpr.io/mKznBj3GFhZF
#BuildingDecarb #EnergySky #Geothermal #ThermalEnergyNetwork
A: Utilities, cities, colleges, real estate developers—all of them can build TENs for #ZeroEmission & efficient heat and cooling! 🔧🏡
Learn more in our FAQ: zpr.io/mKznBj3GFhZF
#BuildingDecarb #EnergySky #Geothermal #ThermalEnergyNetwork