To avoid repeating the harms of past energy system expansion, TENs must be implemented in ways that address key challenges, prevent environmental injustice, and support community control and participation. Via multiple interviews and a literature review, Thermal Energy Networks in the United States: Emerging Opportunities, Challenges and Needs explores the potential benefits of TENs, potential challenges in installation and implementation, and recommendations for amplifying and maximizing community involvement and benefit.
Common Spark Consulting and Transformative Strategies Consulting, May 2025