TENs Together: A Technical Exchange for Communities and Developers

TENs Together: A Technical Exchange for Communities and Developers is a collaborative meeting designed to advance the deployment of Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) and other thermal energy projects across Colorado, particularly in a rural or resort context. The Exchange will bring together project developers, local governments, and key stakeholders to share technical and financial insights and consider solutions to systemic barriers. The focus will be on developing actionable strategies for deploying Thermal Energy Networks (TENs), ground source heat pumps (GSHPs), networked heat pumps, district energy, and integrated heat recovery systems. To kick the day off we welcome keynote speaker Kathy Hannun, CEO of Dandelion Energy, who recently announced a partnership with Lennar Corporation, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, on one of the most significant residential geothermal heat pump deployments in US history. Most of the day is reserved for regional project roundtables, issue-specific panels, breakout groups and networking. Participants will leave with deeper knowledge, new connections, and practical information to implement strategic thermal projects in their communities.

Friday, June 6th from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in beautiful Glenwood Springs, CO.
Registration is required.

Keynote:
Kathy Hannun, Chief Executive Officer Dandelion Energy

Facilitators and panelists (+ more to come):

Bryce Carter, Colorado Energy Office

David Podorson, Xcel Energy

Drew Halparin, Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency

Mathew Mendisco, Town of Hayden, CO

Cameron Millard, Town of Vail, CO

Jesse Meryhew, Eagle County

G.R. Fielding, Pitkin County (Aspen Airport)

John Cattles, Gunnison County

Mia Dorris, Winter Park

Matt Garlick, The GreyEdge Group

Carrie Thomas, McKinstry

John Goodin, CMTA

Paul Bony, YVSC, Steamboat Springs, CO

Joel Drew, William Wesse Pepple & Ferguson

Colin B. Mielke, Esq. Seter, Vander Wall & Mielke, P.C.

Jessica Silber-Byrne, Building Decarbonization Coalition

Further case studies and information: Colorado Mesa University, National Western Center, Park City, Utah, NREL, The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA), Liberty School District, Town of Breckenridge, Town of Carbondale (CLEER), Bedrock Energy and others.

~ Detailed agenda to follow ~

Location:
Colorado Mountain College, Morgridge Commons event venue
815 Cooper Ave 2nd floor, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Time / Date:
Friday, June 6th, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Speakers start promptly at 10 a.m. Coffee / networking begins at 9:30 a.m.

Registration deadline: Please register by Friday, May 30

Cost: $40. Thank you for supporting this event. Snacks, coffee and lunch provided with registration. Registration is required.

Contact: For questions and further information please contact Lauren Suhrbier, CLEER, 970-319-3939 or bGF1cmVuIHwgY2xlYW5lbmVyZ3llY29ub215ICEgbmV0

Event hosts / sponsors:
CLEER (Clean Energy Economy for the Region)
The Colorado Energy Office
Holy Cross Energy
Alpine Bank

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