CampusEnergy2026 included three pre-conference workshops to take a deeper dive into three important industry subjects: Thermal Distribution and System Operations; District Energy and Data Centers; and Thermal Energy Networks. These workshops provided attendees with direct access to industry experts in these fields. *Only those who registered and paid to attend the workshops are able to access the content.
If you registered for one (or more) of the workshops offered at CampusEnergy2026, click the links below to view the content you may have missed onsite.
Thermal Distribution & System Operations Workshop
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Thermal Distribution & Operations Workshop was an immersive program designed for campus and district energy professionals who manage, operate, design, or plan the systems that keep colleges, universities, and communities running. Built around candid discussions, technical expertise, and operator-to-operator knowledge-sharing, this workshop brought together utilities directors, engineers, policymakers, and industry partners to tackle today’s most pressing distribution and operations challenges. Through interactive panels, technical deep-dives, and future-focused discussions, participants explored safety best practices, material advancements, operational strategies, workforce development, regulatory pressures, and emerging low-carbon technologies. Whether you manage day-to-day operations or steer long-term planning, this workshop provided practical tools, actionable insights, and unmatched peer-to-peer learning for maintaining resilient, efficient, and future-ready systems.
If you attended the Thermal Distribution workshop, please click the link below to access the content.
District Energy and Data Centers Workshop
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Data centers are exploding in scale, reshaping energy demand and pushing electric grids to their limits. At the same time, campuses and cities are seeking reliable, low-carbon thermal and power solutions. This workshop brings these worlds together. Industry leaders, campus innovators, utilities, engineers, and policymakers took a deep dive into how district energy, geothermal systems, AI computing, and advanced thermal exchange can unlock smarter, more resilient models for data center growth.
Through real case studies and forward-looking technical sessions, attendees learned how next-generation data centers are: ✅ Reusing waste heat to support campus and community energy systems ✅ Leveraging geothermal exchange to cut cooling energy in half ✅ Integrating with microgrids, distributed generation, and TES ✅ Preparing for the massive thermal and electrical demands of AI and HPC ✅ Partnering with tribal nations, municipalities, and universities ✅ Navigating policy, incentives, and financial strategies that accelerate deployment From heat reuse policy to geothermal innovation, from AI edge data centers to futureproofing infrastructure, this workshop offered a comprehensive, practical view of how data centers and district energy systems can grow together—not compete for resources.
If you attended the Data Centers workshop, please click the link below to access the content.
Thermal Energy Networks - Business Best Practices Workshop
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) are rapidly emerging as one of the most scalable, resilient, and community-beneficial pathways for campus and district decarbonization. This full-day workshop brought together leading campuses, engineers, researchers, and industry practitioners to explore the next generation of thermal network planning, design, modeling, and implementation. Through case studies, master planning insights, and breakthrough technology sessions, participants learned how TENs reduce emissions, improve campus energy performance, unlock new cooling capacity, and deliver powerful co-benefits like water savings, air-quality improvements, and long-term grid flexibility. From foundational design concepts to advanced ambient-loop strategies, borefield modeling, GIS-driven phasing, and statewide research collaborations, this workshop provided a comprehensive look at what it takes to plan, build, and scale next-generation thermal networks.
If you attended the District Thermal Energy Networks workshop, please click the link below to access the content.
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