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With the backing of the United Association plumbers and pipefitters union, utility thermal energy network systems were given a chance in New York as the Utility Thermal Energy Networks and Jobs Act of 2022 became law on July 5. Jay Egg explains how these energy networks can help the building trades and consumers.
When we must decide between eating or paying our heating bills, you know things are bad. One method to make energy more affordable is creating thermal energy networks — connecting multiple buildings and sharing thermal energy sources such as geothermal.
This city, which prides itself on progressive, bold and community-centered ideas, uses geothermal and thermal energy networks to help reach its goal of 100 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over the next 30 years.
White collar, blue collar, hard hat or construction vest, we’re all on the same team and in the same boat.
February 5, 2024
In secondary education, stigmas still exist against trade or vocational schools that train for what are considered blue-collar jobs. However, a four-year college or university degree is not always needed for a lucrative and rewarding career.
As energy bills go up and down, many consumers are sometimes put in the position of paying the electric or gas bill or buying food or medicine. Communities can help by researching alternative heating methods, such as sharing waste heat.