Colleges and universities around the globe are leaders in education, research, and innovation, often serving as vital economic engines supporting thousands of valuable jobs and services across a local region. An evolution is underway to renew, decarbonize, and strengthen these community assets. This evolution took center stage at the International District Energy Association’s (IDEA’s) 33rd annual Campus Energy event, Feb. 10-14 in Denver.
The conference’s opening ceremonies, moderated by Rob Thornton, president and CEO, IDEA, featured a roundtable discussion focused on the power of change, specifically examining the changing structure of institutional campuses, the evolving needs of utilities, policy and regulatory paradigms, and the role of climate change.