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BPU accepts Rutgers-backed study finding large-scale thermal energy networks feasible in New Jersey
Summary
The Board accepted a staff-commissioned Rutgers CUPR study concluding that large-scale thermal energy networks (geothermal heat pump systems) are technically feasible, can lower peak loads and emissions, and recommended the report be submitted to the governor and legislature as statutorily required.
The Board of Public Utilities voted Jan. 28 to accept the state's large-scale thermal energy network study and authorized staff to submit the report to the governor and a summary to the legislature, fulfilling a statutory requirement under recent state law.
Jesse, presenting staff findings, said the study—conducted with the Rutgers Center for Urban Policy Research—found that thermal energy networks…
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