TENs Directory

The Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET)

Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) is an independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit organization advocating for healthy, efficient homes in Massachusetts since 2008. Our mission is to drive systems change through an ethical and efficient thermal energy transition. HEET is a leader in knowledge production for thermal energy networks and pioneered the concept of utility-led geothermal networks, which are now being advanced in legislation around the country.

Gas Transition Allies

A coalition of more than 25 organizations and experts, Gas Transition Allies works to reduce methane emissions and advance a rapid transition from gas to non-emitting renewable energy. Gas Transition Allies proposes equitable solutions that provide affordable heating and cooling for all homes and businesses and that promote quality, clean energy jobs. 

New Jersey Conservation Foundation

Recognizing that a healthy environment is critical to the well-being and survival of all living things, New Jersey Conservation Foundation is devoted to preserving land and protecting natural resources throughout New Jersey’s rural, suburban, and urban landscapes.  

Slipstream

Slipstream is a nonprofit on a mission to combat climate change with a focus on equity. Their team includes engineers, analysts, architects, building experts, financing experts, and more who aim to speed up building decarbonization, improve access to clean energy benefits, and aid with energy policy and planning.

Vermont Community Thermal Networks (VCTN)

Vermont Community Thermal Networks (VCTN) is a statewide umbrella for advancing community-led thermal energy networks in Vermont. VCTN brings expertise to local, regional and state leaders; engages communities and develops TENs projects; and coordinates with organizations and networks across Vermont to find opportunities to scale thermal energy networks as a sustainable solution.

100% Renewable Truckee

100% Renewable Truckee’s dedicated team of volunteers works to implement sustainability initiatives within the town of Truckee, including a transition to 100% renewable electricity town-wide by 2030; a transition to 100% renewable energy in all sectors town-wide by 2050; and an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from the 2019 baseline by 2040.
 

The Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition

The Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition (Midwest BDC) seeks to develop and implement equitable strategies to achieve zero emissions from the Midwestern building sector by 2050, through working groups, funding and grants programs, and events and trainings.

POWER Interfaith

POWER Interfaith is a multi-faith, multiracial, multi-issue organizing force that works for racial and economic justice on a livable planet. The organization represents more than 50 congregations in Southeastern and Central Pennsylvania. POWER’s Climate Justice and Jobs Team leads campaigns focused on utility justice, holistic home repairs, and more. Contact POWER’s Director of Climate Justice and Jobs, Rabbi Julie Greenberg, at jgreenberg@powerinterfaith.org.

Sightline Institute

Sightline Institute is an independent, nonprofit research and communications center that champions sustainability solutions in Cascadia: the “uniquely rich bioregion stretching from Alaska to British Columbia to Oregon and from the Pacific to the northern Rockies.” Sightline produces research, resources and tools to tackle Cascadia’s challenges and build strong communities, a green economy, and a healthy environment.

YVSC

Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC) is a nonprofit organization based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado with a mission to serve as a leader, catalyst and resource for building a sustainable and resilient Yampa Valley region. YVSC leads programming across five priority areas including waste diversion, energy, transportation, resilient land and water and community engagement, all anchored in strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resiliency to projected changes in the region.