Affordable and reliable clean energy is right under your feet
Tap into our underground district energy network to rapidly decarbonize buildings, neighborhoods, campuses, and more.
Meet Local Building Performance Standards With District Energy
Talk to our team of energy experts today to learn how district energy can help your Boston and Cambridge buildings meet BERDO 2.0 and BEUDO requirements.
What is District Energy?
An innovative and sustainable solution, district energy involves the production of thermal energy from a central plant that is transported through underground pipes. District energy is safer, more efficient, and more resilient than conventional onsite energy generation with a lower carbon impact—which is beneficial for businesses, communities, and the future.
In addition to improving energy infrastructures and providing 99.99% reliability, district energy doesn’t require onsite boilers or chillers—freeing up space, eliminating the risk of onsite combustion, and reducing upfront capital and ongoing operations and maintenance costs.

Products & Services
eSteamâ„¢
A carbon-free renewable energy product that is the most cost-effective, reliable way to rapidly decarbonize your building.
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District Heating & Cooling
Eliminate the need for onsite combustion, district energy is the cleaner alternative for heating and cooling services.
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Sterilization & Humidification
With 99.99% reliability, you experience uninterrupted, mission-critical sterilization and humidification services when you need it.
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Energy Asset Management & Upgrades
With our team of experts, we manage your energy infrastructure so you don’t have to.
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Energy Efficiency & Optimization
Innovative technologies and resources to reach your energy sustainability goals.
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Energy Infrastructure Operations & Management
Solutions for the long-term operation, management and maintenance of complex energy infrastructure.
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Meet The Federal Building Performance Standard With District Energy
Vicinity's systems can help you instantly meet the requirements set by Biden's Building Performance Standard (BPS) while benefiting from the efficient, sustainable, and reliable service district energy provides.
Industries We Serve
Colleges & Universities
Run your campuses efficiently with sustainable energy solutions.
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Commercial Real Estate
Attract tenants and maximize profits by making the switch to cleaner energy.
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Government
Committed to continuous improvement to meet the latest guidelines and regulations.
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Healthcare
Mission-critical work needs 99.99% reliable energy so you can focus on what matters most—your patients
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Hospitality
Keep your establishments running smoothly with sustainable, efficient energy.
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Life Sciences
With clean steam, the integrity of your research will never be compromised.
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Our Customers
We help organizations of all sizes—from hospitals to hotels to municipalities—use and manage energy more efficiently, sustainably, and strategically.
Learn more about our district energy electrification planÂ
eSteamâ„¢ is the first commercial renewable thermal energy product in the U.S. to accelerate urban decarbonization.