Consulate General of Denmark in New York x SUNY | TENs Workshop
New York is advancing one of the most ambitious climate and building decarbonization agendas in North America, anchored by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), statewide electrification goals, and expanded public funding including the Sustainable Future Program. Within this context, thermal energy networks (TENs) are emerging as a key solution for decarbonizing heating and cooling at scale.
SUNY campuses are uniquely positioned to lead in TENs planning and deployment, with campus-scale thermal loads, diverse building portfolios, and strong technical capacity. Several campuses have now secured state funding and are moving toward implementation, creating a timely need for shared knowledge and practical guidance.
This workshop brings together SUNY facilities teams, engineers, and Danish solution providers to share technical, application-driven insights on TENs planning, design, construction, and optimization. Drawing on recent collaboration between SUNY and the Consulate General of Denmark — including a workshop in New York, a delegation to Denmark and district energy training for SUNY staff — the workshop will focus on real-world challenges and near-term deployment pathways.
Expected outcomes include:
• Practical insights on designing and operating campus-scale TENs
• Danish perspectives and technologies adaptable to SUNY contexts
• Clear pathways for advancing state-funded projects and identifying campus pilot opportunities
08:30 – 09:00
Arrival & Coffee
09:00 – 09:10
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Consulate General of Denmark: Gustav Winding
SUNY Albany: Indu Lnu
09:10 – 09:30
Sponsor Keynotes
SUNY Cobleskill: Joseph Batchelder
PACE: Emma K. Lagle
09:30 – 10:15
Panel: Planning, Financing & Implementation
Moderator: Rob Neimeier (Ramboll)
Panelists: Carter Strickland (SUNY), Tom Kelly (SUNY Purchase) and Lauren Eagan (Evergreen Energy)
10:15 – 10:30
Networking Break
10:30 – 11:30
Solution Provider Presentations
3 x 20-minute sessions including Q&A
Ramboll – Master planning and roadmap development
Logstor – Pre-insulated district energy piping
SHARC – Wastewater heat recovery systems
11:30 – 12:30
Networking Lunch
12:30 – 13:10
Solution Provider Presentations
2 x 20-minute sessions including Q&A
Everllence – Industrial scale heat pump solutions
DESMI – Energy-efficient pumping
13:10 – 13:30
Networking Break
13:30 – 14:30
Site-tour at SUNY Cobleskill
Guided tour of the SUNY Cobleskill campus and facilities by Joseph Batchelder
14:30 – 15:15
Take-aways and discussion
Group discussion on key learnings, insights, and observations from the day - including identification of takeaways and potential opportunities.
15:15 – 15:30
Closing Reflections – and Next Steps
SUNY Albany: Indu Lnu
Consulate General of Denmark: Gustav Winding