Session 6: From Concept to Commitment

To close out the workshop, participants will break into small, facilitated groups to apply the day’s lessons in a hands-on exercise focused on making the case for Thermal Energy Networks (TENs). Each group will be assigned a system archetype and will develop a concise “pitch to the suits,” tailoring their message to executive-level decision-makers across multiple priorities.

Keywords: Thermal Energy Networks (TENs)

Ted Borer (Moderator)

Energy Plant Director

Princeton University

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 (Moderator)

Client & Market Officer

Ramboll

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.