Vicinity Energy, a district energy systems developer, has renewed its partnership with Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, to establish a new benchmark for campus sustainability. Through this partnership, Emerson will install Vicinity’s carbon-free thermal energy solution – the eSteam – to convert 100% of the campus’ heating operations.
“We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with Emerson College. With innovative technologies and solutions like eSteam, we can offer a replicable model for higher education institutions to rapidly decarbonize,” said Kevin Hagerty, Deputy CEO and President of Vicinity Energy.
Located in the heart of Boston’s Theater District, Emerson College encompasses more than 1.5 million square feet, and Vicinity’s eSteam system will allow the campus to sustainably meet its heating and hot water requirements, effectively making Emerson’s thermal operations carbon-neutral.
“This partnership sets a new standard for sustainability within urban higher education institutions, and we are proud to lead by example, demonstrating that significant, sustainable change is possible and necessary for the future,” said Jennifer Lemy, Associate Director of Sustainability at Emerson College.
In total, this project will proactively contribute to Emerson’s ultimate sustainability goal – achieving carbon neutrality across its entire campus by 2030.
