Electricity isn’t the only way to deliver clean, decarbonized energy to Midwest buildings. A Thermal Energy Network (TEN) provides heating and cooling to multiple buildings using buried loops of ambient temperature pipes to transfer heat to/from geothermal heat pumps, wastewater, and other sources of heat.

• Key benefits of TENs include:

  • Significant Energy Savings: TENs are the highest efficiency heating and cooling system, leading to low operating costs and utility bill savings for families.

  • Clean Energy: TENs produce no on-site emissions, resulting in improved air quality and reductions in greenhouse gas and other pollutants.

  • Utilize Waste Heat: TENs capitalize on diverse system loads, incorporating multiple thermal energy sources/sinks to further increase overall system efficiency and capture heat that would otherwise be lost or wasted.

  • Equitable Decarbonization: TENs provide a pathway to transition gas utilities to clean energy, providing opportunities for workers and lowering energy costs for communities.