Vicinity Energy Recognized by Cambridge Chamber of Commerce for eSteam™

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Vicinity Energy, a decarbonization leader with the nation’s largest portfolio of district energy systems, has been recognized by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce for its commitment to innovation in the launch of eSteam™, the first renewable, carbon-free thermal energy product in the United States.

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Each year, the Visionary Awards recognize innovators from the business, institutional, and non-profit communities who are creating change in Cambridge and beyond. This year’s fellow award recipients include Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Astellas Pharma, the Broad Institute, The Loop Lab, Philips, and Sarepta Therapeutics.

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With a commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Vicinity is electrifying its district energy systems, starting in Boston and Cambridge, with other locations to follow. The company’s multi-pronged decarbonization and electrification plan includes installing innovative technologies such as electric boilers, industrial-scale heat pumps, and thermal storage. Vicinity announced the launch of eSteam™, the first-ever carbon-free thermal energy product powered by renewable energy, as a key part of this strategy.

“Vicinity’s work to decarbonize its customers, operations, and communities by electrifying steam generation truly embodies the Visionary spirit,” stated David Maher, president and CEO of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to present the Visionary Award to Vicinity for the development of eSteam™, a renewable carbon-free product that will be critical to helping businesses decarbonize their operations in Boston and Cambridge.”

“At IQHQ, we are developing transformative science districts across Boston that will leverage e-steam from Vicinity Energy to meet the needs of our life science tenants and our organization’s sustainability goals,” said Will Ashton, senior director of development for IQHQ. “We are excited to have partnered…