Rob Neimeier, Client & Market Officer at Ramboll – Rob Neimeier has 33 years of consulting experience including program and project management for public and private higher education, public agencies, and municipalities with energy reduction and climate action goals. He works with many State University of New York (SUNY) campuses to develop and implement energy master plans focused on decarbonization and transitioning from fossil fuels to alternative low carbon energy supply technologies to align with the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Rob also works with NYSERDA on Thermal Energy Network Potential in NYS and the NYS Department of Public Service (DPS) on efforts related to the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act.

Mark Spurr has been a district energy consultant since 1985 and has played a key role in the growth of District Energy in the U.S. and the Middle East. He advises utilities, cities and universities regarding creation of new thermal energy businesses, district energy system design, economic analysis, energy infrastructure and decarbonization master planning, rate design and due diligence review for asset acquisitions or sales. Current work focuses on design of new low-to-no carbon greenfield systems and on decarbonization of existing district energy systems.

In addition to serving many private and public sector clients, since 1990 Mark has also served as Legislative Director of the International District Energy Association, where he is responsible for developing and advocating policies, legislation and regulations to encourage the expansion of district energy systems. Mark is IDEA’s point person on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and has extensive knowledge of the IRA incentives and related proposed regulations.

Mark has led the development of international design guidance documents relating to conversion and connection of buildings for district energy service, design of district cooling systems, and integration of waste heat recovery and renewable energy in sustainable energy systems.

Edward “Ted” Borer is the founder and president of Borer Energy Engineering, LLC, a consulting firm offering  life-cycle-cost-reduction and carbon-reduction guidance and training to institutions and organizations who serve the energy industry. He recently retired after 30 years as Energy Plant Director for Princeton University where he helped develop the university’s path to carbon neutrality. He has over 40 years of experience in the power industry, starting in the nuclear industry in the early 1980’s. He is a registered Professional Engineer and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and earned the CEM, CEP, and LEED-AP certifications. He is a director of the International District Energy Association and a founding member of the Microgrid Resources Coalition. He speaks regularly on energy topics and has published numerous articles in trade magazines, and peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters in textbooks about Combined Heat and Power, and Microgrids. He has provided briefings for members of the US Senate, a United Nations SDG-7 event, and all five FERC commissioners. Contact: ted@borerenergy.com / 609-731-2327

Zeyneb is executive director at HEET, a nonprofit energy innovation hub. Her 2017 proposal to use Thermal Energy Networks - via a GasToGeo pathway - to build a new thermal utility, has since spread globally. Launching Zeyneb and HEET into leadership of an emerging industry including creation of a scientific research consortium, policy pathways, community engagement tools, workforce training, and a growing project pipeline. She has been named FiveonFire, APA, and GRIST50, and as a Bostonian of the Year. Zeyneb studied physics, global health, and sustainability and has worked at BBN Technologies, Harvard, MIT, and multiple startups. She is committed to creating and driving forward innovative, multi-disciplinary and compassionate solutions to humanity’s urgent challenges.

David has worked on geothermal projects that involve hybrid central plants for campuses and housing communities. He is a professional engineer, Certified GeoExchange Designer, and has a master’s degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the University of Maryland. David works to provide practical, innovative, and energy-efficient geothermal systems. He is an Associate Mechanical Engineer for Burns and McDonnell.

Edward “Ted” Borer is the founder and president of Borer Energy Engineering, LLC, a consulting firm offering  life-cycle-cost-reduction and carbon-reduction guidance and training to institutions and organizations who serve the energy industry. He recently retired after 30 years as Energy Plant Director for Princeton University where he helped develop the university’s path to carbon neutrality. He has over 40 years of experience in the power industry, starting in the nuclear industry in the early 1980’s. He is a registered Professional Engineer and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and earned the CEM, CEP, and LEED-AP certifications. He is a director of the International District Energy Association and a founding member of the Microgrid Resources Coalition. He speaks regularly on energy topics and has published numerous articles in trade magazines, and peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters in textbooks about Combined Heat and Power, and Microgrids. He has provided briefings for members of the US Senate, a United Nations SDG-7 event, and all five FERC commissioners. Contact: ted@borerenergy.com / 609-731-2327

Rob Neimeier, Client & Market Officer at Ramboll – Rob Neimeier has 33 years of consulting experience including program and project management for public and private higher education, public agencies, and municipalities with energy reduction and climate action goals. He works with many State University of New York (SUNY) campuses to develop and implement energy master plans focused on decarbonization and transitioning from fossil fuels to alternative low carbon energy supply technologies to align with the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Rob also works with NYSERDA on Thermal Energy Network Potential in NYS and the NYS Department of Public Service (DPS) on efforts related to the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act.

Brian Urlaub is the Director of Geothermal Operations for Salas O’Brien, where he oversees all aspects of projects from management and design to procurement, installation, and commissioning. As head of Salas O’Brien’s mixed-use and residential district system practice, he is part of a leadership group that has completed more than 450 geothermal projects to date, providing over 90,000 tons of system capacity. Urlaub began his career in the field, installing and servicing systems, acquiring an invaluable breadth of knowledge about site conditions and impact on budget and schedule. He is a member of the board of directors of IGSHPA, serving as vice chairman, and is past president of the Wisconsin Geothermal Association, past member of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Geothermal Heat Pump Association, and past Advisory Council member of IGHSPA.

Dave Weis is the Director of Princeton University's Campus Plants for Facilities Operations where he is continuing the University's conversion from steam to hot water and expansion the geoexchange systems. Previously, he held senior leadership roles in engineering and operations, managing multi-disciplinary teams, guiding large-scale integration projects, and shaping engineering standards and quality systems across the organizations he supported. A licensed Professional Engineer in the state of New Jersey and Certified Energy Manager.

Indu is the Energy Officer at University at Albany and has served in this role since 2008. She is a LEED accredited professional, Certified Energy Manager and Certified Measurement and Verification Professional. She holds an undergraduate degree in Architecture and a master's degree in construction management. She worked in architecture, construction, and ESCO firms for 10 years prior to joining UAlbany and is knowledgeable and passionate about climate action and sustainability planning, large scale renewable energy projects, high performance net zero energy all-electric buildings, energy conservation and behavioral change programs, digital transformation, and workforce development.

Edward “Ted” Borer is the founder and president of Borer Energy Engineering, LLC, a consulting firm offering  life-cycle-cost-reduction and carbon-reduction guidance and training to institutions and organizations who serve the energy industry. He recently retired after 30 years as Energy Plant Director for Princeton University where he helped develop the university’s path to carbon neutrality. He has over 40 years of experience in the power industry, starting in the nuclear industry in the early 1980’s. He is a registered Professional Engineer and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and earned the CEM, CEP, and LEED-AP certifications. He is a director of the International District Energy Association and a founding member of the Microgrid Resources Coalition. He speaks regularly on energy topics and has published numerous articles in trade magazines, and peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters in textbooks about Combined Heat and Power, and Microgrids. He has provided briefings for members of the US Senate, a United Nations SDG-7 event, and all five FERC commissioners. Contact: ted@borerenergy.com / 609-731-2327

Rob Neimeier, Client & Market Officer at Ramboll – Rob Neimeier has 33 years of consulting experience including program and project management for public and private higher education, public agencies, and municipalities with energy reduction and climate action goals. He works with many State University of New York (SUNY) campuses to develop and implement energy master plans focused on decarbonization and transitioning from fossil fuels to alternative low carbon energy supply technologies to align with the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Rob also works with NYSERDA on Thermal Energy Network Potential in NYS and the NYS Department of Public Service (DPS) on efforts related to the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act.

Laura Christie currently serves as a project engineer on the Renewable Thermal Energy Solutions team at CHA Consulting. In this role, she specializes in geothermal systems, both standalone system design and feasibility and design of community heat pumps systems. Laura is a Professional Engineer licensed in New York State with 5 years of experience as a mechanical engineer.

Marc Donovan is the Director of Facilities and Campus Planning at Union College as well as being a Union College alumnus. He has served in his role for 12 years and is responsible for utilities management as well as all utilities construction projects. Additional items under his purview include campus master planning, new campus construction, renovations, physical space improvement projects, building services and maintenance, and grounds and landscaping.

Cary Smith (CEM CEA CGD CGI AEE Fellow) worked as a Drilling Engineer and related fields in the Oil and Gas Industry from 1972 to 1997. During that time his specialty was advanced and high temperature drilling fluids and drilling optimization. Cary has worked in the GSHP industry since 1997 and has been involved in the design and implementation of over 40,000 tons (140 MW) of installed capacity in North America. He is president and CEO of Sound Geothermal. SGT is a design engineering firm, manufacturer's representative, and distributor for ground source heat pump equipment and accessories. The company is active throughout the western United States and has projects in a total of 31 states. Cary pioneered many hybrid and district energy systems. His projects range from HUD housing to industrial facilities and University Campuses to NASCAR facilities. In 2016 Mr. Smith became a founding member of The GreyEdge Group. The GreyEdge Group LLC includes eight top individuals and firms in the Ground Source Industry from the US, Canada, and UK. Consisting of PEs, hydro-geologists, drilling & system mechanical contractors, commissioning/verification specialists, project managers, modeling professionals, and financial experts.

Indu is the Energy Officer at University at Albany and has served in this role since 2008. She is a LEED accredited professional, Certified Energy Manager and Certified Measurement and Verification Professional. She holds an undergraduate degree in Architecture and a master's degree in construction management. She worked in architecture, construction, and ESCO firms for 10 years prior to joining UAlbany and is knowledgeable and passionate about climate action and sustainability planning, large scale renewable energy projects, high performance net zero energy all-electric buildings, energy conservation and behavioral change programs, digital transformation, and workforce development.

Joe DiSanto, PE, CEM, is a Project Manager at Ramboll Energy with 19 years of expertise in energy master planning, decarbonization, building energy conservation, and technology assessment. He led the University at Albany's Net Zero Campus Carbon Neutral Roadmap, utilizing building energy models, hydraulic modeling, district system modeling, and borefield modeling to transition to a low temperature district system.

Edward “Ted” Borer is the founder and president of Borer Energy Engineering, LLC, a consulting firm offering  life-cycle-cost-reduction and carbon-reduction guidance and training to institutions and organizations who serve the energy industry. He recently retired after 30 years as Energy Plant Director for Princeton University where he helped develop the university’s path to carbon neutrality. He has over 40 years of experience in the power industry, starting in the nuclear industry in the early 1980’s. He is a registered Professional Engineer and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and earned the CEM, CEP, and LEED-AP certifications. He is a director of the International District Energy Association and a founding member of the Microgrid Resources Coalition. He speaks regularly on energy topics and has published numerous articles in trade magazines, and peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters in textbooks about Combined Heat and Power, and Microgrids. He has provided briefings for members of the US Senate, a United Nations SDG-7 event, and all five FERC commissioners. Contact: ted@borerenergy.com / 609-731-2327

Rob Neimeier, Client & Market Officer at Ramboll – Rob Neimeier has 33 years of consulting experience including program and project management for public and private higher education, public agencies, and municipalities with energy reduction and climate action goals. He works with many State University of New York (SUNY) campuses to develop and implement energy master plans focused on decarbonization and transitioning from fossil fuels to alternative low carbon energy supply technologies to align with the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Rob also works with NYSERDA on Thermal Energy Network Potential in NYS and the NYS Department of Public Service (DPS) on efforts related to the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act.

Mr. Carsey is the Managing Partner of Veritas Holdings, a structured capital group that funds energy and infrastructure projects for governments and institutions. Under his leadership, Veritas has invested in a diverse portfolio of large-scale, cross-border projects for both enterprise and government entities. Recent projects include acquiring water treatment infrastructure used by the US federal government and funding transportation energy infrastructure for the state government in Hawaii. Prior to Veritas, Mr. Carsey was part of the structured and corporate finance teams at CIBC World Markets and JPMorgan Chase in New York. He holds a BS from Northern Arizona University and an MBA from the University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

Mark Spurr has been a district energy consultant since 1985 and has played a key role in the growth of District Energy in the U.S. and the Middle East. He advises utilities, cities and universities regarding creation of new thermal energy businesses, district energy system design, economic analysis, energy infrastructure and decarbonization master planning, rate design and due diligence review for asset acquisitions or sales. Current work focuses on design of new low-to-no carbon greenfield systems and on decarbonization of existing district energy systems.

In addition to serving many private and public sector clients, since 1990 Mark has also served as Legislative Director of the International District Energy Association, where he is responsible for developing and advocating policies, legislation and regulations to encourage the expansion of district energy systems. Mark is IDEA’s point person on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and has extensive knowledge of the IRA incentives and related proposed regulations.

Mark has led the development of international design guidance documents relating to conversion and connection of buildings for district energy service, design of district cooling systems, and integration of waste heat recovery and renewable energy in sustainable energy systems.

Edward “Ted” Borer is the founder and president of Borer Energy Engineering, LLC, a consulting firm offering  life-cycle-cost-reduction and carbon-reduction guidance and training to institutions and organizations who serve the energy industry. He recently retired after 30 years as Energy Plant Director for Princeton University where he helped develop the university’s path to carbon neutrality. He has over 40 years of experience in the power industry, starting in the nuclear industry in the early 1980’s. He is a registered Professional Engineer and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and earned the CEM, CEP, and LEED-AP certifications. He is a director of the International District Energy Association and a founding member of the Microgrid Resources Coalition. He speaks regularly on energy topics and has published numerous articles in trade magazines, and peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters in textbooks about Combined Heat and Power, and Microgrids. He has provided briefings for members of the US Senate, a United Nations SDG-7 event, and all five FERC commissioners. Contact: ted@borerenergy.com / 609-731-2327

Rob Neimeier, Client & Market Officer at Ramboll – Rob Neimeier has 33 years of consulting experience including program and project management for public and private higher education, public agencies, and municipalities with energy reduction and climate action goals. He works with many State University of New York (SUNY) campuses to develop and implement energy master plans focused on decarbonization and transitioning from fossil fuels to alternative low carbon energy supply technologies to align with the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Rob also works with NYSERDA on Thermal Energy Network Potential in NYS and the NYS Department of Public Service (DPS) on efforts related to the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act.

Edward “Ted” Borer is the founder and president of Borer Energy Engineering, LLC, a consulting firm offering  life-cycle-cost-reduction and carbon-reduction guidance and training to institutions and organizations who serve the energy industry. He recently retired after 30 years as Energy Plant Director for Princeton University where he helped develop the university’s path to carbon neutrality. He has over 40 years of experience in the power industry, starting in the nuclear industry in the early 1980’s. He is a registered Professional Engineer and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and earned the CEM, CEP, and LEED-AP certifications. He is a director of the International District Energy Association and a founding member of the Microgrid Resources Coalition. He speaks regularly on energy topics and has published numerous articles in trade magazines, and peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters in textbooks about Combined Heat and Power, and Microgrids. He has provided briefings for members of the US Senate, a United Nations SDG-7 event, and all five FERC commissioners. Contact: ted@borerenergy.com / 609-731-2327

Rob Neimeier, Client & Market Officer at Ramboll – Rob Neimeier has 33 years of consulting experience including program and project management for public and private higher education, public agencies, and municipalities with energy reduction and climate action goals. He works with many State University of New York (SUNY) campuses to develop and implement energy master plans focused on decarbonization and transitioning from fossil fuels to alternative low carbon energy supply technologies to align with the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Rob also works with NYSERDA on Thermal Energy Network Potential in NYS and the NYS Department of Public Service (DPS) on efforts related to the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act.