Isn District Energy an outdated method of delivering energy?
• It’s true that District Energy has been in use in the United States since the late 1880s and Seattle Steam was one of the pioneers of this type of system. However, electricity is another old technology! What the two share in common is constant upgrading and adaptation. Seattle Steam has grown and improved as Seattle’s urban areas have grown and changed. Today, District Energy is recognized by many urban planners as the preferred method of delivering heating and cooling. The use of District Energy continues to grow. Since 1990, more than 420 million square feet of buildings space has been connected to North America District Energy systems. This growth shows that District Energy systems continue to remain a vital part of the urban infrastructure and provide an efficient and cost-effective means of providing energy to urban areas. The constant improvements and small footprint of these systems make them an important part of our energy future. Many of the most progressive and energy effic
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