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Salas O’Brien experts showcase district energy innovation at IDEA2025
Join Salas O’Brien leaders to discuss district energy opportunities and improvements in Minneapolis, MN at IDEA2025, taking place June 2-5.
Salas O’Brien continues to drive innovation in district energy as our team joins industry leaders at IDEA2025 in Minneapolis. This year’s conference is centered on the theme “Aggregate, Integrate, Innovate,” which aligns with our mission to deliver sustainable solutions for communities globally. Our team will share insights from district energy and thermal network projects, highlight strategies for improving efficiency, and discuss open loop energy transfer advantages.
Session Details
Tuesday, June 3, 11:30 a.m. CT
A New Type of District Energy: First-Wave Thermal Energy Networks
Brian Urlaub, SVP, Director of Geothermal Operations
Wednesday, June 4, 4:25 p.m. CT
The Course and the Caveats: Achieving Open Loop Energy Transfer Advantages
Megan Oelze, Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager
Wednesday, June 4, 4:55 p.m. CT
Evaluating Utilization of Geo-Exchange and Heat Pumps to Replace Evaporative Cooling and Improve Energy Efficiency
Marisa Dunning, PE, Energy Engineer
For more information and to register, see more details here.
About IDEA2025
IDEA2025 is an exceptional program packed with opportunities to learn, discover the latest technologies, and connect with industry colleagues from around the world. Hundreds of district energy colleagues will gather in Minneapolis under the theme “Aggregate, Integrate, Innovate.” These principles are the driving force for the success of district energy, delivering a resilient and sustainable energy solution for cities and communities worldwide.
About Salas O’Brien
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
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