Rick Bostian

The 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code's Chapter 17 introduces Thermal Energy Networks (TEN), enabling buildings to independently manage heating and cooling sustainably, reducing environmental impact and enhancing energy efficiency across communities.

Circulating ground-temperature water in a Thermal Energy Network (TEN) provides efficient heating and cooling, reducing costs and mitigating climate change through decarbonization. The water must be kept within a specific temperature range, known as the performance zone.

District systems, which have been around for centuries, provide buildings with a product created with technology beyond what an individual can either afford or apply. The primary advantage is the delivery of more cost-effective heating or cooling to the building.