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From June 2 to 5, the international district energy community will gather in Minneapolis<\/strong> for IDEA2025<\/a>, the annual event organised by the International District Energy Association. Each year, IDEA connects utilities, cities, universities, technology providers, and research institutions working at the forefront of low-carbon thermal energy systems<\/strong>. With more than 1,000 industry leaders expected to attend, the conference is a unique opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of district heating and cooling<\/strong>.
\nThis year\u2019s theme \u2014 “Aggregate, Integrate, Innovate” \u2014 speaks directly to the momentum building in the sector: new policies, new technologies, and new strategies are converging to accelerate the transition to sustainable, resilient cities<\/strong>. As organisations worldwide seek to decarbonise their energy infrastructure, district energy systems are emerging as critical enablers.<\/p>\n

This will be our third consecutive year at IDEA<\/strong>, and each time we return, we\u2019re reminded how dynamic and collaborative this community is. As specialists in District Energy Optimization<\/strong>, we see IDEA not just as a place to showcase technology, but as a platform to exchange knowledge and co-design the future of energy systems.<\/p>\n

Over the years, we\u2019ve seen the sector evolve from traditional thermal grids into fully integrated, data-driven systems that require smart tools, predictive algorithms, and real-time intelligence. That\u2019s exactly where we bring value: at the intersection of mathematics (algorithms, data science, artificial intelligence), software and consulting<\/strong>, helping utilities and citie<\/a>s make better decisions, faster.<\/p>\n

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Our 2025 contribution: New York City’s digital twin<\/h4>\n

At this year\u2019s conference, we\u2019re proud to contribute a technical session that reflects our continued partnership with<\/strong> Con Edison<\/strong><\/a>, one of the largest energy utilities in the United States. On June 4, our Project Manager Luca Ferrari will speak alongside Josephine Aromando (Con Edison) to present:<\/p>\n

New York City\u2019s Steam System Digital Twin: Operational Optimization and Strategic Design<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The project demonstrates how digital twin technology, combined with data-driven modelling, enables better operational control and strategic planning of one of the world\u2019s most iconic steam networks. From enhancing short-term dispatch to informing long-term investment strategies, this collaboration shows how digitalisation can deliver measurable value in complex urban energy contexts.<\/p>\n

Why IDEA matters, for us and for the sector<\/h4>\n

Participating in IDEA isn\u2019t just about visibility. It\u2019s about being part of a community that is actively shaping the energy transition<\/strong>. Each year, we come away with new insights from other cities, projects, and innovators \u2014 whether it\u2019s hearing about groundbreaking retrofits in Scandinavia, innovative heat-sharing models in North America, or the policy frameworks being tested in Asia.<\/p>\n

In this moment of rapid change, collaboration and shared learning<\/strong> are essential. And IDEA offers the ideal environment to do just that: to exchange, challenge, and improve how we approach urban energy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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