Why district energy?
District energy solutions for heating, cooling, sterilization and humidification allow building owners to decarbonize at their pace while never compromising safety and reliability.
The future of energy is here
Backed by decades of innovation and real-world results, it’s the next step toward a more sustainable future.
Customer stories
With carbon-free thermal energy, Emerson College is meeting its sustainability goals and ensuring reliable service for students and staff.
Our impact
Zero starts here
Through industrial-scale electric boilers, heat pump complexes, and thermal storage, Vicinity is the first in the U.S. to introduce carbon-free eSteam™ to rapidly decarbonize commercial buildings.
From plant to purpose
District energy uses local resources to tackle global energy and environmental challenges.
Our district energy facility produces steam or chilled water at efficiencies not achievable through onsite heating and cooling.
Steam or chilled water is distributed to our customers via a network of underground pipes.
Buildings connected to our system use steam or chilled water for heating, cooling, sterilization, and humidification.
The centralized production of energy is highly efficient and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Top organizations trust Vicinity to provide sustainable, reliable district energy solutions.













Energy for all
We help leading organizations use energy more efficiently and sustainably.
Attract tenants and maximize profits by making the switch to cleaner energy.
Meet the energy needs for a future of increased AI adoption.
Commit to continuous energy optimization to meet the latest guidelines and regulations.
Mission critical work needs 99.99% reliable energy to focus on what matters most–patients.
Run your campuses, regardless of size, efficiently with sustainable energy solutions.
Deliver premier guest experiences with reliable energy service.
With district steam, industrial and manufacturing operations remain uncompromised.
Rely on district energy to drive groundbreaking life science research and innovations.
Save space, costs, and carbon emissions in residential buildings with district energy.
See what our customers are saying.
Solutions that scale
Explore our comprehensive range of products and services that are customized to meet your demanding energy needs.
Where innovation lives
A trusted and reliable owner and operator of 19 district energy systems nationwide, the first in the U.S. to introduce carbon-free eSteam™ to rapidly decarbonize our customers.
100 Franklin Street
2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Take the next steps
Connect with our team of experts to learn more about how Vicinity can help you achieve your energy and sustainability goals.