We’re excited to share a new resource for exploring the potential for a Thermal Energy Network in your community.

We’ve been talking with people from many towns across Vermont who are motivated by the economic, social, and environmental benefits of capturing and sharing existing heat. Local leaders, business owners, energy planners, and residents are organizing and investigating how to get started on a project.

Because TENs are designed to respond to local thermal energy needs and opportunities, moving forward looks different in each town:

One town could share heat between an ice arena and a nearby municipal auditorium. 

Another town is looking at how a TEN can reduce oil and propane use as part of a downtown revitalization project. 

A group of local clean energy advocates are engaging owners of a hotel and a grocery store in conversations about how they can share thermal resources to benefit both businesses.

As local knowledge about TENs grows, so does the need for guidance on initial steps. We’ve created Getting Started with Thermal Energy Networks to help you see where heat exists, where it can be repurposed, and how you can work with others to advance this clean energy solution in your community.

You can access this resource online or as a printable PDF.

We view this resource as a living document and welcome your input. Please share what you find is most helpful, what could be added, and what additional questions emerge as you use it. You can reach us at info@vctn.org.