Vermont Community Thermal Networks

A new report published in partnership with Building Electrification Institute. “TENs are a critical tool for maintaining grid reliability and stability as Vermont transitions to a cleaner energy future. This function makes TENs a valuable resource with financial benefits.” This detailed report examines how Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) can contribute to and support resource efficient building decarbonization in Vermont. Using utility data to calculate the potential savings TENs could deliver, the analysis: Makes a compelling case for the high efficiency, peak-shaving, and cost-saving value of TENs as a capacity resource for Vermont’s electric grid. Forecasts the impact of broad [...]