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Thermal Energy Networks Frequently Asked Questions

Any submitted design should have the capability of supplying all heating and hot water needs of the building. A submitted design may choose to include a backup heat source if desired. The intent of the thermal energy network is to eliminate or significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.

Please reference the RFI document for more details.

Assets Owned by Con Edison:

  • Utility Infrastructure:
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    • Ambient loop piping connecting buildings (typically located in right of way)
    • Ambient loop pumps and piping in street
    • Geothermal boreholes, if required, up to energy transfer stations
    • Energy transfer station pumps
    • Customer side connection (piping, heat exchangers, pumps, and other equipment up to the point of customer owned infrastructure)
    • Anticipated site improvements (new pavement or landscaping)
    • Environmental remediation costs (soils and/or groundwater handling, transport, and disposal)
  • Utility Energy Supply:
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    • Equipment needed for heat injection and rejection
    • Building management system controls and monitoring
Once the thermal energy network is in service, any proposed changes in building loading must be submitted to Con Edison, similar to the existing procedure for electric and gas service.
The Con Edison thermal account will be transferred to any new account holder, similar to electric and gas service.
Once the thermal energy network is in service, any proposed changes in building loading must be submitted to Con Edison, similar to the existing procedure for electric and gas service.
All projects are within the Con Edison electric and gas combined service territory. If a customer requires or requests electric or gas service, it will be from Con Edison.
To qualify for the RFI, it must include at least two stand-alone existing buildings.
The RFI submittal does not require an included maintenance agreement.
The thermal energy network infrastructure must be an ambient loop design, with operating temperatures between 50-90 degrees Fahrenheit. Designs inside of individual buildings are not restrictive for submission.
Please refer to the earlier question and the RFI on the categories of cost. Individual agreements and associated risks between Con Edison, RFI respondents and individual customers will be developed in the future after a site is officially selected.