On June 20, 2024, the RTC held a webinar exploring two case studies focused on decarbonizing process heat in the food and beverage sector with thermal energy storage and industrial heat pumps. In the first case study, speakers from Herkkumaa Oy and Elstor Oy discussed […]
On June 25, 2024, the RTC hosted an in-depth webinar unveiling our Chemical Sector Assessment, supported by Accenture Development Partnerships. This report presents a streamlined roadmap for decarbonizing the chemical sector, which contributes nearly 20% of overall U.S. industrial emissions. Focused on the three most […]
On July 11, 2024, the RTC held a webinar to explore the groundbreaking renewable natural gas (RNG) agreement between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables. Speakers Andy Wirths from AstraZeneca, John Hanselman from Vanguard Renewables, and the RTC’s Ruth Checknoff discussed how the agreement to supply AstraZeneca […]
On October 28, 2024, the RTC’s Ruth Checknoff spoke at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Solar Thermal Symposium, a virtual event bringing together leaders from across the solar thermal industry. The symposium featured discussions on the potential for solar thermal technologies to decarbonize heat […]
On November 19, 2024, the RTC held a webinar to explore three case studies. The discussion featured speakers with experience deploying renewable solutions to decarbonize heating and cooling: Don Frank from Solar UV Solutions will share how evacuated tube solar thermal collectors and hot water […]
On December 11, 2024, the RTC held a webinar launching our Utility Engagement Playbook for Industrial Customers. Electrification presents a high-impact, near-term solution to enhance U.S. clean manufacturing and accelerate industrial decarbonization. For electric utilities, this shift represents a major business opportunity. However, for industrial […]
The Industrial Heat Pump Alliance held a webinar on January 16 exploring the economics of industrial heat pumps (IHPs) in the United States. The IHP Alliance, a partnership between the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and the […]
The RTC launched its Community Benefits Handbook with this webinar, featuring a presentation led by our staff and our main consultants, Sustain Our Future Foundation and WSP, followed by a panel discussion with RTC Members and members of our Community Benefits Advisory Board. If you […]
Pilot projects are critical stepping stones in the adoption of renewable thermal technologies. On the RTC’s case study webinar on May 19, implementers from two pioneering pilots shared their experiences and lessons learned. At SUNY Purchase, RTC Solutions Provider Brenmiller Energy and the New […]
The RTC's June 5, 2025, webinar launched version 2.0 of our Heat Pump Decision Support Tools. During this webinar, the tool developers from Verco demonstrated how these freely available, spreadsheet-based resources simplify the complex process of evaluating heat pump installations, making it accessible for both […]
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