Home / Blog Preparing chilled water and cooling equipment for the summer In the fall, looming cold temperatures and potential storms signal the need for preventative maintenance activities at Vicinity’s central facilities and customers’ buildings. However, as we...
Home / Blog How district energy is helping commercial buildings meet Boston’s BERDO 2.0 requirements Like many cities nationwide, Boston has set aggressive climate goals to curb the harmful effects of climate change. Boston aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050, meaning...
Home / Blog Transforming district energy in Boston and Cambridge As the Vicinity teams work hard to decarbonize our facilities across the country, we are sharing the key updates our facilities are undergoing during this transformation. The electrification of our...
Home / Blog Market update: Natural gas outlook winter 2024 As we continue into the winter season, Vicinity’s team has been evaluating weather patterns and predictions for the natural gas market to prepare our customers for potential price fluctuations. After peaking...
Home / Blog The top 7 questions to ask when selecting an energy provider Facility managers and building owners have many options to consider regarding heating and cooling a property. However, evaluating these options isn’t always straightforward. To ensure...
Home / Blog How district energy meets the Biden Administration’s Federal Building Performance Standard The Biden Administration announced the first-ever Federal Building Performance Standard (BPS), which aims to cut energy use and electrify equipment and...
Home / Blog District energy in a climate-uncertain future With climate change and its clear and present danger upon us, communities must act to embrace resilient energy infrastructure and prepare for a future in a very uncertain climate. Extreme weather events, like...
Home / Blog Preparing heating equipment for winter with preventive maintenance As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, heating systems are finally turned on after a long period of disuse. This time of year signals the important task of evaluating a building’s...
Home / Blog eSteam™ and the cost-saving benefits of transitioning to clean energy Many cities across the United States are finding ways to combat climate change by setting ambitious decarbonization goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Urban buildings are...
