Cambridge
Massachusetts
For over 90 years, the Vicinity Energy district energy system has served reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy to Cambridge.
Our impact
tons of carbon emissions our system avoids annually
miles of underground pipe infrastructure
buildings served in Cambridge
square feet of conditioned building space served
97,113
tons of carbon emissions our system avoids annually
26
miles of underground pipe infrastructure
15
buildings served in Cambridge
7,600,000
square feet of conditioned building space served
Pioneering what’s next
Our path to decarbonization
Our electrification strategy in Cambridge is well underway, utilizing a unique combination of industrial-scale heat pumps, electric boilers, and thermal storage technologies.
Building the future
Electrification progress
Developing
Thermal storage is being developed to use in tandem with an industrial scale heat pump complex and electric boiler.
Engineering
The engineering for our 35MW industrial-scale heat pump complex is complete and construction has commenced.
Implementing
A 42MW industrial-scale electric boiler has been installed and is producing carbon-free eSteam™. Construction has begun for the heat pump complex.
Delivering
Carbon-free eSteam™ is being delivered to customers in Boston and Cambridge.
Developing
Thermal storage is being developed to use in tandem with an industrial scale heat pump complex and electric boiler.
Engineering
The engineering for our 35MW industrial-scale heat pump complex is complete and construction has commenced.
Implementing
A 42MW industrial-scale electric boiler has been installed and is producing carbon-free eSteam™. Construction has begun for the heat pump complex.
Delivering
Carbon-free eSteam™ is being delivered to customers in Boston and Cambridge.
Solutions that scale
Products and services in Cambridge
Explore our comprehensive range of products and services that are customized to meet your demanding energy needs.
Optimized for uptime
Preventative maintenance in Cambridge
Vicinity’s comprehensive maintenance services are offered year-round—during peak usage or before system turn-ons—to optimize steam efficiency, reliability, and cost savings.
Steam trap surveys
Ensure steam traps function correctly and prevent issues that can lead to energy waste, equipment damage, and safety hazards.
Pressure Regulating Valves (PRVs)
Prevent system over-pressurization and relief valves from releasing steam into the atmosphere.
Strainers
Reduce rust and pipe scale damage to valves and pumps. Ensure heat transfer surfaces are kept free of efficiency reducing deposits.
Heat exchanger and water samples
Ensure efficient operation of the exchangers and tube bundles, and ensure that water is not entering the system through leaks.
Steam pipe
Deliver safe and reliable steam into the building while reducing potential for steam emissions into the building.
Condensate return line
Avoid condensate water spills, ensure proper evacuation of condensate from system lines, and identify the presence of leaking steam traps in the system.
Mechanical room hot water loop
Confirm adequate operation of key energy transfer equipment, such as heat exchangers, which supply building heat, hot water, or other process loads.
Seasonal and maintenance shutdowns/turn-ons
Prevent pipes from rotting and prepare systems to be dormant for an extended period by draining the systems for shutdowns.
Always within reach
Contact our Cambridge location
Cambridge, MA 02142
Main: +1 (617) 482-8232
24/hr: +1 (617) 482-8232
Meet building performance standards with district energy
Vicinity's bill pay portal is here
Cambridge customers can now pay their Vicinity Energy bill online, manage billing notifications, and set up monthly autopay on Vicinity’s bill pay portal.
Ideas in action
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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.
