The city of Boston, Massachusetts, is looking to tap into the nearby Charles River in order to generate a low-carbon and low-cost heat source.
As reported by Canary Media, Boston’s historic steam heating network is undergoing a major transformation by Vicinity Energy. The company is in the process of replacing gas with electric boilers and large-scale heat pumps that draw warmth from the Charles River. The appliances will heat millions of square feet of the city’s buildings.
The project is looking to significantly cut down on air pollution in the city and create a model for urban decarbonization that uses existing infrastructure…