NEW REPORT: The Value of Thermal Energy Networks in Vermont
How Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) Can Help Electrification Go Further Faster
Commissioned by Building Electrification Institute, this report examines how TENs can accelerate resource efficient building electrification in Vermont, with conclusions relevant for other states.
Using utility data to calculate the potential savings of TENs, author Jared Rodriguez makes a compelling argument for the peak-shaving, cost-saving value of TENs as a capacity resource for Vermont’s electric grid.
The report forecasts the impact of broad deployment of TENs in Vermont’s designated centers, intentional growth areas, and commercial/industrial parks as well as makes several policy recommendations to facilitate TEN development.
“Valuing TENs as an electric grid resource and part of an integrated infrastructure approach will help promote successful, accelerated thermal sector decarbonization.”
The report also:
Offers a new way to think about thermal energy and outlines the broad benefits of TENs.
Forecasts the impact of broad deployment of TENs in Vermont’s designated centers, intentional growth areas, and commercial/industrial parks.
Offers several recommendations to prioritize TENs in Vermont’s energy policy and to facilitate TEN development.
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“With a clear understanding of the energy savings, cost savings, and co-benefits available through TENs, the state can make the best possible use of TENs. The more Vermont can leverage TENs to support both thermal and electric sectors, the more the state can meet its decarbonization goals while fostering equitable, affordable economic and community resilience.”