Energize Ithaca Announces Phase 2 of Downtown Combined Heat and Power
Summary
"Combined Heat and Power and District Energy will promote the efficient use of our resources, reduce operating and utility expenses for downtown businesses and will allow for higher density development," said project partner David Parks of Energize Ithaca.We believe that bringing Combined Heat and Power to Ithacas downtown and having the direct support of the US Department of Energy will help us achieve this important goal.We see district energy and a combined heating and power program as a key tool for making downtown a more attractive place for people to invest, develop, work, and live,” said Gary Ferguson, Executive Director of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance.Under the umbrella of Energize Ithaca, LLC, project partners are modeling the framework of CHP-DE."Combined Heat and Power and District Energy will promote the efficient use of our resources, reduce operating and utility expenses for downtown businesses and will allow for higher density development," said project partner David Parks of Energize Ithaca.“This is the type of technology that changes the face of traditional commercial and industrial building/operating practices, and we are excited that ASI Energy is participating,” stated project manager Herbert Dwyer of ASI Energy.Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick said, "In 2006, Common Council approved a plan for the City of Ithaca to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% from 2001 levels by 2016.We believe that bringing Combined Heat and Power to Ithacas downtown and having the direct support of the US Department of Energy will help us achieve this important goal.