The NY Thermal Energy Networks Summit 2024 | GovExec | 6 March 2024 | Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207, USA

The summit will bring together industry experts, labor leaders, policymakers, and elected officials to discuss how Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) work, where and how they can be deployed in NY, and why this type of neighborhood-scale building decarbonization solution will play a key role in helping the state meet its emission reduction mandates under the CLCPA. TENs provide efficient, affordable, and reliable clean heating & cooling to entire neighborhoods through a shared network of water pipes that transfer heat in and out of buildings. These neighborhood-scale systems allow buildings to exchange heat with several energy sources, such as lakes and rivers, energy intensive buildings, wastewater systems, or the stable temperature of the earth. These systems will allow New York to decarbonize its buildings and grow its clean heat economy, while protecting existing and creating new union jobs.

New York has positioned itself to be a national leader in using TENs with utility projects for several of these neighborhood-scale decarbonization infrastructure projects proposed for development across the state. Join your colleagues to network and discuss how New York can use Thermal Energy Networks to decarbonize its buildings at scale, support well-paid union careers, and ensure all communities have equitable access to affordable clean energy.

2024 Speakers

KEYNOTE:

John O'Leary
Deputy Secretary for Energy & Environment, Office of the Governor of New York

PANELISTS & SPEAKERS:

Nicole Abene
Senior New York Legislative & Regulatory Manager, Building Decarbonization Coalition

Vikas Anand
Vice President, Climate Solutions – North America, Danfoss LLC

Jessica Azulay
Executive Director, Alliance for a Green Economy

Trent Berry
Principal, Reshape Infrastructure Strategies Ltd.

Lisa Dix
NY Director, Building Decarbonization Coalition

Gregory C. Koumoullos
Clean Energy Project Manager, Con Edison

Indu Lnu
Director of Energy, University at Albany, State University of New York

Melissa Mauro
Principal Engineer, National Grid

John Murphy
International Representative, United Association, New York State Pipe Trades

Jared Rodriguez
Principal, Emergent Urban Concepts

Eric Walker
Energy Justice Senior Policy Manager, WE ACT for Environmental Justice

2024 Partners

PARTNERS:
• Agree
• Align
• NY GEO
• NYCLV
• Union Strong
• New York State Building & Construction Trades Council
• Sierra Club
• Upgrade NY
• We Act