Why district energy?

Clean.
Economical.
Reliable.

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

Accelerate sustainability goals with eSteam™

Backed by decades of innovation and real-world results, it’s the next step toward a more sustainable future.

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Our impact

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Cities work because
district energy works

The heartbeat of the city is powered by its people, those who live and work there, who show up every day with passion and purpose to keep our communities thriving.

Together, we are building a stronger future, and district energy is part of that solution, beneath the streets, beneath your feet, delivering sustainable, efficient, distributed heating and cooling to many of the buildings on the skyline, ensuring growth and resilience for generations to come.

Zero starts here

Powering sustainability today

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.

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From plant to purpose

Eliminate risk with reliable district energy

District energy uses local resources to tackle global energy and environmental challenges.

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Produce

Our district energy facility produces steam or chilled water at efficiencies not achievable through onsite heating and cooling.

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Distribute

Steam or chilled water is distributed to our customers via a network of underground pipes.

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Connect

Buildings connected to our system use steam or chilled water for heating, cooling, sterilization, and humidification.

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Reduce

The centralized production of energy is highly efficient and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Our customers

Top organizations trust Vicinity to provide sustainable, reliable district energy solutions.

Energy for all

Industries we serve

We help leading organizations use energy more efficiently and sustainably.

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Commercial real estate

Attract tenants and maximize profits by making the switch to cleaner energy.

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Data centers

Meet the energy needs for a future of increased AI adoption.

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Government

Commit to continuous energy optimization to meet the latest guidelines and regulations.

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Healthcare

Mission critical work needs 99.99% reliable energy to focus on what matters most–patients.

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Higher education

Run your campuses, regardless of size, efficiently with sustainable energy solutions.

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Hospitality

Deliver premier guest experiences with reliable energy service.

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Industrial & manufacturing

With district steam, industrial and manufacturing operations remain uncompromised.

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Life sciences

Rely on district energy to drive groundbreaking life science research and innovations.

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Residential real estate

Save space, costs, and carbon emissions in residential buildings with district energy.

Testimonials

See what our customers are saying.

Solutions that scale

Products and services

Explore our comprehensive range of products and services that are customized to meet your demanding energy needs.

Where innovation lives

We operate in 12 cities across the United States

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.

Take the next steps

towards clean energy

Connect with our team of experts to learn more about how Vicinity can help you achieve your energy and sustainability goals.