BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Renewable Thermal Collaborative - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Renewable Thermal Collaborative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Renewable Thermal Collaborative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T130000 DTSTAMP:20250312T184411Z CREATED:20250312T184251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184411Z UID:10000079-1737028800-1737032400@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:IHP Alliance Webinar: Industrial Heat Pump Economics in the United States DESCRIPTION:The Industrial Heat Pump Alliance held a webinar on January 16 exploring the economics of industrial heat pumps (IHPs) in the United States. \n\n\nThe IHP Alliance\, a partnership between the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)\, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)\, and the RTC\, seeks to leverage its collective knowledge\, networks\, and experience to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and energy-efficient industrial sector. \nGrace Van Horn from the Center for Applied Environmental Law and Policy (CAELP) discussed IHP costs and policy from a new heat decarbonization report\, Steve Koski from Cascade Energy shared market experiences and opportunities\, and Ammi Amarnath from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) presented findings on IHP potential in food and beverage applications. \nWatch the webinar recording to hear updates on the IHP Alliance’s initiatives and learn about the economic potential for IHP deployment in the U.S. from leading researchers\, practitioners\, and experts. \nFill out the form below to view the recording:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Organization *Title * \n like updates you\n \n \n Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC?YesNoWatch the Recording URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/ihp-alliance-webinar-industrial-heat-pump-economics-in-the-united-states/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/recording-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000 DTSTAMP:20250312T200900Z CREATED:20250312T185041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T200900Z UID:10000080-1733922000-1733925600@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: RTC Utility Engagement Playbook for Industrial Customers DESCRIPTION:On December 11\, 2024\, the RTC held a webinar launching our Utility Engagement Playbook for Industrial Customers. \nElectrification 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 customers\, access to electricity and its cost remain two significant barriers to the feasibility and economic viability of electrification projects. \nThe Playbook presents a menu of utility and policy interventions industrial customers could pursue in collaboration with utilities\, PUCs\, and state policymakers to address these challenges. \nIf you missed it\, watch the webinar recording to explore the key barriers\, learn about actionable strategies\, and hear our recommendations for unlocking innovative utility solutions for industrial electrification. \nFill out the form below to view the recording:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast \n Organization to updates\n \n \n Email *Organization *Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC?YesNoWatch the Recording \n\n\n\n\nRelated materials:\n\n\n\n\n\n RTC Utility Engagement Playbook: Addressing Power Sector Barriers to Electrification \n Blog post: RTC’s New Utility Engagement Handbook Identifies Win-Win Innovations \n Press release: New Playbook Evaluates Innovative Utility Solutions for Industrial Electrification \n LinkedIn Live Recording: Utility Engagement Playbook Release Preview URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-rtc-utility-engagement-playbook-for-industrial-customers/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/graphic_speakers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T120000 DTSTAMP:20250312T200813Z CREATED:20250312T190359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T200813Z UID:10000082-1732014000-1732017600@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Three Case Studies in Renewable Heating and Cooling DESCRIPTION: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: \nDon Frank from Solar UV Solutions will share how evacuated tube solar thermal collectors and hot water storage are serving the Indianapolis International Airport’s essential facilities. Read the case study. \nElise Heath from Kyotherm discussed how Energy-as-a-Service financing enabled Boortmalt to install a flat plate solar thermal and hot water storage solution at a malting plant in France. Read the case study. \nClayton Yeko from Scale Microgrids described how the company designed and built an off-grid microgrid at a new refrigerated cold storage facility operated by Amond World in Madera\, California. Read the case study. \nFill our the form below to view the webinar recording:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail * \n from the you\n \n \n Organization *Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC?YesNoWatch the Recording URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-three-case-studies-in-renewable-heating-and-cooling/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/graphic_speakers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T160000 DTSTAMP:20250312T200514Z CREATED:20250312T200514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T200514Z UID:10000084-1730124000-1730131200@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:SEIA Webinar: Solar Thermal Symposium​ DESCRIPTION: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 across residential\, commercial\, industrial\, and agricultural sectors. Experts from the Department of Energy\, Department of Agriculture\, International Energy Agency\, and other stakeholders explored key policy and market trends\, as well as current project developments. Learn more. URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/seia-webinar-solar-thermal-symposium/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T120000 DTSTAMP:20250312T202718Z CREATED:20250312T202633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T202718Z UID:10000086-1720782000-1720785600@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Case Study Webinar: AstraZeneca & Vanguard Renewables U.S. RNG Agreement DESCRIPTION: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 with 650\,000 MMBtu/year for 15 or more years contributes to the company’s ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its global operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 98% by 2026. Watch this recording to find out about the decision-making process\, key outcomes\, and lessons learned. \n  \nUse the form below to access the webinar recording:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n receive to Title\n \n \n Name *FirstLastEmail *Organization *Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC?YesNoWatch the Recording URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/case-study-webinar-astrazeneca-vanguard-renewables-u-s-rng-agreement/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/graphic_recording.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T120000 DTSTAMP:20250312T203026Z CREATED:20250312T203001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T203026Z UID:10000087-1719313200-1719316800@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Chemical Sector Assessment DESCRIPTION: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 emissions-intensive production processes — ammonia\, methanol\, and High-Value Chemicals (HCVs) — the assessment outlines how clean hydrogen\, waste-derived biomass\, and other low-carbon thermal technologies can reduce emissions by over 60% by 2050. Watch the webinar recording to hear a detailed exploration of the analysis and to hear the RTC’s recommendations for chemical companies\, their customers\, and policymakers looking to decarbonize this critical sector. \n  \nUse the form below to access the webinar recording:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast \n occasional Would the\n \n \n Email *Organization *Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC?YesNoWatch the Recording \n  URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-chemical-sector-assessment/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/graphic_recording-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T120000 DTSTAMP:20250312T203805Z CREATED:20250312T203805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T203805Z UID:10000088-1718881200-1718884800@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Case Study Webinar: Electrifying Industrial Process Heat DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn the first case study\, speakers from Herkkumaa Oy and Elstor Oy discussed how installing a thermal energy storage system at Herkkumaa’s food manufacturing facility in Finland reduced its annual energy costs by $140\,000 and eliminated its process steam emissions. \nIn the second case study\, Piller Blowers & Compressors GmbH described how its mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) heat pump technology enabled Chivas Brothers\, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard\, to recover waste heat and electrify distillation at Glentauchers\, reducing its carbon emissions by 53%. \nFill out the form below to watch the recording:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail * \n Title updates you\n \n \n Organization *Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC?YesNoWatch the Recording URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/case-study-webinar-electrifying-industrial-process-heat/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/graphic_recording_speakers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T120000 DTSTAMP:20250312T204250Z CREATED:20250312T204250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T204250Z UID:10000090-1715252400-1715256000@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Case Studies in Industrial Process Heat Decarbonization DESCRIPTION:On May 9\, 2024\, the RTC held a webinar to explore two case studies focused on industrial process heat decarbonization with integrated solar thermal and heat recovery solutions. \nIn the first case study\, speakers from Colgate-Palmolive and Absolicon Solar Collector AB discussed how a solar thermal installation at Colgate-Palmolive’s home goods manufacturing plant in Athens\, Greece meets 70% of the facility’s thermal energy demand\, delivers net cost savings\, and contributes to the company’s decarbonization goals. \nIn the second case\, Skyven Technologies described how a unique public-private financing structure enabled California Dairies\, Inc. to deploy six projects across two of its largest dairy processing facilities\, avoiding 7\,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions each year. \nWatch the webinar recording to learn about the projects\, lessons learned\, and next steps from practitioners and thermal decarbonization experts. \n  \nFill out the form to access the recording:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail * \n like from RTC?\n \n \n Organization *Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC?YesNoWatch the Recording \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Materials\n\n\n\n\n\n Case Study: Decarbonizing Process Heat at California Dairies\, Inc. with Skyven Technologies \n Case Study: Solar Thermal at Colgate-Palmolive Factory \n More Case Studies \n Our Work: Solar Thermal URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-case-studies-in-industrial-process-heat-decarbonization/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speakers-Graphic_Recording.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T120000 DTSTAMP:20250313T143949Z CREATED:20250313T143949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T143949Z UID:10000098-1699873200-1699876800@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar with the LDES Council: Bringing the Heat for Net Zero Industry DESCRIPTION:On November 13\, the RTC held a webinar with the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council\, the Brattle Group\, and Roland Berger to explore how innovations in thermal batteries will pave the road to industrial decarbonization. \nThermal batteries use simple components and storage materials to take clean electricity from grid and off-grid sources and convert it into continuous industrial heat\, helping to balance the power grid in the process. \nThe webinar focused on our recently released report\, Thermal Batteries: Opportunities to Accelerate Decarbonization of Industrial Heat\, developed in partnership with The Brattle Group. The RTC and Brattle Group walked through the report’s major findings: that thermal batteries  can be cost-competitive decarbonization solutions in the U.S. today\, and more so in the future\, but that project viability hinges on how the industrial facility sources renewable electricity. \nDuring the webinar\, the LDES Council also discussed a new report\, created in partnership with Roland Berger\, evaluating the global market for thermal energy storage and how it can contribute to eliminating emissions across key industrial sectors. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\nDan Gabaldon\, Senior Partner\, Roland Berger\nMaximilian Greil\, Consultant\, Roland Berger\nMichael Hagerty\, Principal\, The Brattle Group\nChris Kardish\, Senior Manager of Industrial Decarbonization\, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)\nBenjamin Lowe\, Principal\, Roland Berger\nGabe Murtaugh\, Director of Markets and Technology\, LDES Council URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-with-the-ldes-council-bringing-the-heat-for-net-zero-industry/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/graphic-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T130000 DTSTAMP:20250313T144652Z CREATED:20250313T144652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T144652Z UID:10000100-1696507200-1696510800@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:RTC Webinar: Thermal Batteries: Opportunities to Accelerate Decarbonization of Industrial Heating DESCRIPTION:Thermal battery technology presents the opportunity to draw from increasingly abundant renewable electricity sources to reduce nearly all greenhouse gas emissions from industrial heat – a sizable portion of overall U.S. emissions. Thermal batteries convert clean electricity through grid and off-grid sources into continuous industrial heat using simple components and storage materials while helping to balance the power grid. \nTo better understand the potential benefits of and barriers to the use of this technology for decarbonization\, the RTC published the report Thermal Batteries: Opportunities to Accelerate Decarbonization of Industrial Heating\, prepared in partnership with The Brattle Group. The report found that thermal batteries can be cost-competitive in much of the U.S. today\, and that opportunity will likely grow along with the continued buildout of renewable electricity sources. Based on modeling as well as interviews with industrial energy buyers and thermal battery developers\, the report offers a clear view of use cases where thermal batteries will be most cost-competitive for industrial companies and makes recommendations for policymakers and electricity market operators to further unlock the technology by addressing regulatory barriers. \nThe RTC released the report via webinar on October 5. Speakers at the event included:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoron Brenmiller\, Executive Vice President of Commercial\, Brenmiller\nBlaine Collison\, Executive Director\, Renewable Thermal Collaborative\nCaroline Jo\, Vice President of Project Finance\, Rondo Energy\n\nChris Kardish\, Senior Manager of Industrial Decarbonization\, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions\nNick Soncrant\, Head of Business Development\, Antora Energy \nKathleen Spees\, Principal\, The Brattle Group \nPhillip Stephenson\, Vice President of Business Development\, Electrified Thermal Solutions \nGreg Wellman\, Technology Manager of Decarbonization\, Eastman \n\n  \n\n\nTo watch the webinar recording\, fill out the form below:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Organization * \n the Organization to\n \n \n Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC? *YesNoWatch the Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Materials:\n\n\n\n\n\n Thermal Batteries: Opportunities to Accelerate Decarbonization of Industrial Heating \n Press Release URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/rtc-webinar-thermal-batteries-opportunities-to-accelerate-decarbonization-of-industrial-heating/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TES-Webinar-Recording.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T120000 DTSTAMP:20250313T172209Z CREATED:20250313T172209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T172209Z UID:10000105-1691492400-1691496000@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: RTC Playbook for Decarbonizing Process Heat in the Food and Beverage Sector DESCRIPTION:In the U.S.\, food and beverage processing and manufacturing produces more emissions from industrial heat use than any sector other than refineries\, chemicals\, or iron & steel. The low-temperature heat accounts for 97% of the thermal energy use in this sector\, making electrification with heat pumps and electric boilers a promising opportunity for cutting emissions in the near-term. \nTo accelerate decarbonization in this critical sector\, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Guidehouse co-authored the Playbook for Decarbonizing Process Heat in the Food and Beverage Sector on behalf of the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC). On August 8\, the RTC hosted a webinar to release the Playbook\, featuring presentations from its lead authors about their insights.\n \nSpeakers included: \n\nBlaine Collison\, Executive Director\, Renewable Thermal Collaborative\nVincent Hoen.\, Director\, Guidehouse Sustainability\nAnne Kirk\, Project Manager\, Guidehouse Sustainability\nGrant Samms\, Research Analyst\, Guidehouse Insights\nOyin Talabi\, Technial Analys\, Americas and Asia\, Guidehouse Sustainability\nCihang Yuan\, Program Officer\, International Corporate Climate Partnership\, World Wildlife Fund\n\nThe event outlined the findings of the playbook\, outlining the major technology\, market\, and policy barriers to heat pump and electric boiler adoption\, and explained our concrete\, actionable recommendations for energy buyers and other stakeholders in the sector looking to deploy these technologies to decarbonize. \n  \n Fill out the form below to watch the webinar recording: \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Organization * \n updates Would you\n \n \n Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC? *YesNoWatch the Recording URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-rtc-playbook-for-decarbonizing-process-heat-in-the-food-and-beverage-sector/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Graphic_speakers-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000 DTSTAMP:20250313T173007Z CREATED:20250313T172901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T173007Z UID:10000107-1688036400-1688040000@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Expert Webinar: Leveraging Thermal Efficiency and Heat Recovery to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, June 29 the RTC held an expert panel discussion on thermal efficiency\, waste heat recovery\, and related strategies as drivers and accelerators of renewable thermal deployments and industrial decarbonization.\n\nThe discussion featured RTC Members Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo alongside strategic thermal solutions providers Armstrong International and Thermal Energy International. They covered:\n\nThe economic and GHG impacts of thermal energy efficiency and waste heat recovery;\nFinancial considerations for these types of projects; and\nHow to address implementation hurdles and successfully deploy projects.\n\nOur experts shared their insights and case studies from their work. \nFor companies working toward Scope 1 GHG reduction goals\, waste heat recovery\, de-steaming\, and thermal efficiency can help enable and ensure success for subsequent electrification\, industrial heat pump\, solar thermal\, thermal energy storage\, and fuel-switching projects.\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nBlaine Collison\, RTC Executive Director (moderator)\nAndy Lempera\, P.E.\, PBNA Supply Chain Sustainability Director\, PepsiCo\nPatricia Provot\, President\, Armstrong International\nSteve Skarda\, Climate Technology Innovation Senior Director\, Procter and Gamble\nRobert Triebe\, Chief Operating Officer\, Americas and Asia\, Thermal Energy International\n\n\n\n\n  \nFill out the form below to watch the webinar recording:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Organization * \n to Name Organization\n \n \n Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC? *YesNoWatch the Recording URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/expert-webinar-leveraging-thermal-efficiency-and-heat-recovery-to-accelerate-industrial-decarbonization/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/graphic-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T160000 DTSTAMP:20250313T173301Z CREATED:20250313T173301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T173301Z UID:10000108-1686754800-1686758400@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:NASEO Webinar: Renewable Thermal Vision and Industrial Electrification in U.S. States DESCRIPTION:On June 14\, the RTC presented deep dives into the Renewable Thermal Vision and Industrial Electrification in U.S. States report at the National Association of State Energy Officials’ (NASEO) State Industrial Working Group’s webinar.\n \nRTC staff outlined the reports’ evaluations of how the U.S. can decarbonize industrial thermal energy use by 2050\, as well as the associated policy and technical tools we have assembled to help states and industries achieve their economic competitiveness\, emissions reduction\, and environmental protection objectives.\n \nSpeakers:\n \n\nBlaine Collison\, Executive Director\, Renewable Thermal Collaborative\nRuth Checknoff\, Project and Research Director\, David Gardiner & Associates\nChris Kardish\, Senior Manager of Industrial Decarbonization\, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions\nDaniel Riley\, Director\, International Corporate Climate Partnership\, World Wildlife Fund\n\nModerated by: Rodney Sobin\, Senior Fellow\, NASEO \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nFill out the form below to watch the recorded webinar:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n Would the Title\n \n \n Name *FirstLastEmail *Organization *Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC? *YesNoWatch the Recording URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/naseo-webinar-renewable-thermal-vision-and-industrial-electrification-in-u-s-states/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NASEO-Webinar_Reports-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T160000 DTSTAMP:20250313T173608Z CREATED:20250313T173608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T173608Z UID:10000109-1685026800-1685030400@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Industrial Electrification – Implications for State Utility Regulators DESCRIPTION:On May 25\, 2023\, RTC Executive Director Blaine Collison spoke at a webinar held by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) discussing the recent report Industrial Electrification in U.S. States.  \nThe webinar shared highlights from the report analyzing the electrification potential for 12 industrial subsectors across 20 states. Panelists talked about emerging technologies\, grid impacts\, co-benefits\, and recommendations for policymakers and regulators to facilitate industrial electrification. They discussed the following questions: \n\nHow can emissions-intensive industries leverage electrification to decarbonize? \nWhat impact will this have on grid reliability\, energy costs\, and emissions? \nAnd what can regulators do to reduce barriers for industrial customers who want to electrify?\n\nModerator: Hon. Tyler Huebner\, Wisconsin \nSpeakers: \n\nBlaine Collison\, Executive Director\, Renewable Thermal Collaborative\nSara Baldwin\, Senior Director\, Electrification\, Energy Innovation\nEd Rightor\, Director\, Center for Clean Energy Innovation\, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation\n\n  \nFill out the form below to watch the webinar recording: \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Organization * \n like Would receive\n \n \n Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC? *YesNoWatch the Recording URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-industrial-electrification-implications-for-state-utility-regulators/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:External Events,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T120000 DTSTAMP:20250313T174504Z CREATED:20250313T174504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T174504Z UID:10000112-1682420400-1682424000@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Report Release Webinar: Green Hydrogen Technology Assessment DESCRIPTION:On April 25\, 2023\, the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) hosted a webinar to launch our Green Hydrogen Technology Assessment\, co-authored by Deloitte and the World Wildlife Fund. The webinar featured presentations from Cihang Yuan\, Shari Boyd\, and Nick Richards walking through the report’s key findings. Their presentations explained how the Assessment evaluates the technical and economic potential of green hydrogen\, outlines the major barriers in the nascent U.S. hydrogen market\, and scopes out pathways for scaling the technology. Finally\, the report provides insights and recommendations for large corporate energy buyers and other key market and policy stakeholders looking to scale green hydrogen for industrial heat applications. \nDownload the report\, as well as the presentation deck used in the webinar and an executive summary\, here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFill out the form below to view the webinar recording:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail * \n like Title you\n \n \n Organization *Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC? *YesNoWatch the Recording URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/report-release-webinar-green-hydrogen-technology-assessment/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Graphic-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T130000 DTSTAMP:20250605T220022Z CREATED:20250313T175304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T220022Z UID:10000114-1678881600-1678885200@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Heat Pump Decision Support Tools DESCRIPTION:Heat pumps have garnered attention for their ability to utilize heat from ambient (air\, water\, ground) or waste heat sources\, allowing companies to eliminate pollution from fossil fuel combustion and decrease energy costs across a range of geographies and industrial applications. To help close the knowledge gaps preventing heat pump deployment\, the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC)\, along with energy specialists Verco\, developed a suite of three Heat Pump Decision Support Tools\, aimed to bridge the gap between those planning to reduce emissions across multiple sites and technical engineering teams implementing solutions on the ground. \nThe RTC hosted a webinar\, on Wednesday\, March 15\, 2023 featuring a guided tour of the suite of tools from its builders at Verco as well as presentations on the tools’ development and utility from representatives of Procter & Gamble and Roche. \nDownload the tools. \n  \nFill out the form below to view the webinar recording: \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast \n like the you\n \n \n Email *Organization *Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC?YesNoWatch the Recording URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-heat-pump-decision-support-tools/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:HPDST Webinar,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Graphic-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T120000 DTSTAMP:20250313T175822Z CREATED:20250313T175822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T175822Z UID:10000115-1677150000-1677153600@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Report Release Webinar: Industrial Electrification in U.S. States Report DESCRIPTION:On February 23\, from 11 am – 12 pm ET\, the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) hosted a webinar launching the Industrial Electrification in U.S. States report\, created by Global Efficiency Intelligence (GEI) and David Gardiner & Associates. \nMeeting the United States’ goals of reducing carbon emissions by 50-52% by 2035 requires a concentrated effort to develop and deploy clean technologies across sectors. The country’s industrial sector poses a severe challenge: while the share of renewable energy used to generate electricity continues to grow\, so does the use of thermal energy to produce heat. Previous analyses\, including the Renewable Thermal Vision Report\, have identified an opportunity to reduce thermal emissions through electrification\, leveraging the rise of renewable electricity to power industrial processes. \nThis report analyzes a handful of industries and the impact electrification would have on their energy use\, emissions\, and energy costs. Because industrial facilities\, policy\, and renewable energy resources vary across geographies\, this study takes a state-by-state approach\, describing the impacts and benefits of electrification in 20 different jurisdictions. The report makes six recommendations for policymakers looking to electrify their state’s industrial heat use: supporting emerging technologies\, using financial incentives\, increasing renewable electricity generation\, enhancing the grid\, engaging communities\, and growing the workforce. \nDownload the Report. \n\n\n  \nFill out the form below to view the webinar recording: \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Organization * \n receive occasional Title\n \n \n Job Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC? *YesNoWatch the Recording URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/report-release-webinar-industrial-electrification-in-u-s-states-report/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Webinar-Recording-Graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T140000 DTSTAMP:20250313T184333Z CREATED:20250313T184333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T184333Z UID:10000116-1668085200-1668088800@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The Renewable Thermal Vision Report DESCRIPTION:On November 10\, 2022\, the RTC held a webinar to release our Renewable Thermal Vision Report. The report examines priority industrial sectors in the U.S. and analyzes their thermal energy use by industrial process\, temperature (high\, medium\, and low)\, and geography. Incorporating post-Inflation Reduction Act cost projections and estimates of technology availability\, the report identifies five parallel pathways to decarbonize U.S. industry by 2050. Alongside the report\, the RTC published deep-dives into six sectors and eight technologies\, helping corporate energy buyers and policymakers set priorities and take informed\, smart\, and timely actions to meet near-\, medium-\, and long-term decarbonization goals. The analysis behind the report was conducted by the Boston Consulting Group in partnership with WWF. \n  \nTo view the webinar recording\, fill in your information below:\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Organization * \n Name receive Organization\n \n \n Title *Would you like to receive occasional updates from the RTC? *YesNoSubmit URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-the-renewable-thermal-vision-report/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Graphic_recording-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T130000 DTSTAMP:20250313T184817Z CREATED:20250313T184741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T184817Z UID:10000118-1664971200-1664974800@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Thermal Energy Storage: An Opportunity For Industrial Decarbonization DESCRIPTION:The RTC hosted a public webinar featuring our three Solutions Providers that provide standalone thermal energy storage: Rondo Energy\, Antora Energy\, and Brenmiller Energy. These solutions decouple the availability of heat generated from renewable electricity\, solar thermal\, and other heat sources (such as waste heat) from when end users need it\, bringing the decarbonizing of industrial processes and buildings into reach. Participants came away with a better understanding of how these systems work\, real-world applications from thermal storage companies\, and what the RTC does to support this promising technology. The webinar supported the launch of our Thermal Storage Working Group\, open to all our Members and Solutions Providers\, which aims to deepen understanding of the technology and to develop a plan to address barriers to its deployment and scaling URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-thermal-energy-storage-an-opportunity-for-industrial-decarbonization/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar,Working Group Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T140000 DTSTAMP:20250313T185547Z CREATED:20250313T185547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T185547Z UID:10000120-1656594000-1656597600@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Electrifying 6\,000 Buildings Using Innovative Financing: Ithaca\, NY’s Plan DESCRIPTION:The City of Ithaca\, NY has announced an ambitious plan to electrify 6\,000 existing residential and\ncommercial buildings by 2030. Part of the City’s Green New Deal\, Ithaca is partnering with two unique\nfirms – RTC Solutions Provider Alturus and BlocPower – to fund the entire effort. \nLuis Aguirre-Torres\, Director of Sustainability for the City of Ithaca\, and Charlie Daum\, Managing irector\, Alturus\, discussed how they’ve structured a replicable model to deploy energy efficiency\, generation and other projects across a large portfolio of aging commercial buildings\, while quickly accessing significant capital that will support rapid engagement and deployment. Lynn A. Kirshbaum of David Gardiner and Associates moderated this informative webinar. \n  \nView the webinar\nFill out the form below to access a recording of the webinar. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Organization *Job Title * \n Title Name the\n \n \n Are you interested in receiving future updates from the Renewable Thermal Collaborative?YesNo\, thanksSubmit URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-electrifying-6000-buildings-using-innovative-financing-ithaca-nys-plan/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/City-of-Ithaca-Webinar_6.30.22-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T140000 DTSTAMP:20250313T185730Z CREATED:20250313T185730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T185730Z UID:10000121-1651064400-1651068000@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Renewable Thermal Energy – Turning up the Heat for Industrial Jobs\, Competitiveness and Energy Security While Cutting Emissions DESCRIPTION:On April 27th\, the RTC hosted a webinar on how decarbonizing thermal energy from the U.S. industrial and commercial sectors will reduce emissions\, create jobs\, and increase energy security and competitiveness. In the U.S.\, industrial emissions are the third largest source of emissions after electricity and transportation. Decarbonizing this sector is critical to meet our climate goals\, and developing and deploying renewable thermal technologies can help drive investments in new and existing industries\, make U.S. industries economically stronger\, make our communities healthier and more just\, and create jobs up and down the industrial value chain.\nSee the recording below for a conversation about the importance of renewable thermal solutions for U.S. industry.\nSpeakers included: \n\nPeter Dahm\, Sustainability Director for Operations and Natural Resources\, Cargill\nHannah Abell\, Energy Strategy Engineer\, General Motors\nRachel Goldstein\, North America Public Policy Director\, Mars\, Inc.\nMarty Spitzer\, Senior Director of Climate and Renewable Energy\, World Wildlife Fund URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-renewable-thermal-energy-turning-up-the-heat-for-industrial-jobs-competitiveness-and-energy-security-while-cutting-emissions/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T130000 DTSTAMP:20250313T185957Z CREATED:20250313T185957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T185957Z UID:10000122-1650456000-1650459600@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The California RNG Standard– What it means for end-users and the future of the RNG market DESCRIPTION:On February 24th\, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) set renewable natural gas (RNG) supply requirements for California utilities. Gas utilities are required to supply increasing amounts of RNG to residential and commercial customers; 12% RNG by 2030. This standard is the first of its kind in the United States. \nSee the recording below for a conversation discussing what this new standard will mean for California gas utilities\, RNG development\, large energy users\, and what this might mean for other states and stakeholders considering RNG policies. \nOur speakers include: \n\nJared Liu-Klein\, Public Policy Manager\, SoCalGas\nSam Schabacker\, Renewable Energy Manager\, University of California\nSam Wade\, Director of Public Policy\, Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas\nEmily O’Connell\, Senior Director of Policy and Analysis\, American Gas Association\nModerator: Blaine Collison\, Executive Director\, Renewable Thermal Collaborative URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-the-california-rng-standard-what-it-means-for-end-users-and-the-future-of-the-rng-market/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RTC-Webinar-Template-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T130000 DTSTAMP:20250314T154109Z CREATED:20250314T153027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T154109Z UID:10000123-1638835200-1638882000@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Recording: Electrification of Industrial Boilers DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, December 7 the RTC held the webinar\, “Electrification of Industrial Boilers\,” which hosted Dr. Ali Hasanbeigi from Global Efficiency Intelligence and Dr. Jibran Zuberi from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The pair shared the results from their new report “Electrification of Boilers in U.S. Manufacturing.” The report analyzes boiler electrification in all U.S. industrial subsectors and all 50 states on energy savings\, GHG emissions reductions\, and costs. Ryan Spicer from PepsiCo rounded out the panel to share his on-the-ground perspective on industrial electrification. The group provided their expertise and sparked an engaging discussion while answering numerous audience questions. \nFill out the form below to watch the recording: \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First Name * \n First to receive\n \n \n Last Name *Organization *TitleEmail *Would you like to receive future updates from the Renewable Thermal Collaborative? *YesNo\, thank youSubmit \n  URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/recording-electrification-of-industrial-boilers/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Boiler-Electrification-Graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210509T160000 DTSTAMP:20250314T155916Z CREATED:20250314T155916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T155916Z UID:10000124-1620572400-1620576000@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Heating Up Decarbonization: Scaling Solar Thermal – A New Assessment DESCRIPTION:As part of our continuing work to help large energy users understand and deploy renewable thermal technologies\, the Renewable Thermal Collaborative introduced its new Solar Thermal Technology Assessment. \nThis assessment explores four primary questions: \n\nWhat is the economic and technical potential of solar thermal in the near and long terms?\nWhat are the major barriers to accelerated industrial deployment of solar thermal technologies?\nHow can we address those barriers?\nWhat can large energy users do to accelerate their decarbonization efforts using solar thermal?\n\nThe RTC’s new Technology Assessment highlights original research and the findings of our working group\, comprised of solar thermal technology providers\, technical experts\, and large industrial energy users. We shared the working group’s recommendations around the identified barriers\, solutions\, and actions\, and conduct live polling to capture attendees’ feedback on those findings. We also featured short technology overviews from the RTC’s solar thermal Solutions Providers\, providing attendees with information about immediately viable solar thermal solutions. \nSpeakers Included: \n\nBlaine Collison\, Executive Director\, Renewable Thermal Collaborative\nClaire Dougherty\, Research Analyst\, Renewable Thermal Collaborative\nDon Frank\, Founder and Owner\, SolarUV Solutions\nMichael Intrieri\, Founder and CEO\, SunDrum Solar\nDr. Nate Thomas\, Lead Simulation Engineer\, Heliogen\n\nWatch a full recording of the webinar here. Download the slides from the presentation here. URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/heating-up-decarbonization-scaling-solar-thermal-a-new-assessment/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RTC-Webinar-Template-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T120000 DTSTAMP:20250314T160130Z CREATED:20250314T160051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T160130Z UID:10000125-1618916400-1618920000@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Renewable Thermal Collaborative – Projects Working Group Launch DESCRIPTION:The RTC is launching a new initiative to help thermal energy users address barriers and accelerate progress toward their decarbonization goals. \nOpen to RTC Members and other interested thermal energy users\, the Projects Working Group will engage with companies to: \n\nIdentify specific barriers and opportunities;\nScope potential collaborative approaches to address them;\nShare proposals with the full Working Group;\nPrioritize\, fund\, and execute projects together.\n\nThe Group will share project results\, insights\, and findings with the RTC community. \nThis webinar provided a detailed look at the pilot process\, timeline\, the current list of project opportunities\, and detailed next steps for thermal energy users that may wish to participate. \nEurope-based consultants Verco and Galvanised have joined the RTC team to support the initiative. \nSpeakers: \n\nBlaine Collison\, Executive Director\, RTC\nOliver Hurrey\, Founder\, Galvanised\nAndy Todd\, Director of Corporates\, Verco\n\nWatch a full recording of the event here. Download the slides here. URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-renewable-thermal-collaborative-projects-working-group-launch/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Promo-Graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T150000 DTSTAMP:20250314T161824Z CREATED:20250314T161824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T161824Z UID:10000126-1616074200-1616079600@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Renewable Thermal Policy: Challenges & Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Thermal energy\, energy used for industrial processes and to heat and cool buildings\, is a significant contributor to global energy demand and to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While policy solutions have been implemented for decades to expand the development and deployment of renewable electricity\, low-carbon renewable thermal technologies have not benefitted from such widespread policy support. \nOn March 18\, 2021 at 2:00pm ET\, the Renewable Thermal Collaborative hosted a webinar about the challenges of renewable thermal energy for industrial thermal energy buyers as well as policy opportunities to accelerate renewable thermal development and deployment and an introduction to the RTC’s recent publication “Low-Carbon Renewable Thermal Technology Solutions: Policies to Support Development and Deployment.” \nSpeakers: \n\nBlaine Collison\, Executive Director\, Renewable Thermal Collaborative\nLynn A. Kirshbaum\, Senior Associate\, David Gardiner and Associates\nBrad Townsend\, Managing Director for Strategic Initiatives\, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions\nAshley McKeon\, Director of Federal Government Relations\, Cargill\nRobert Kirts\, GTS Energy Manager\, Stanley Black & Decker URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-renewable-thermal-policy-challenges-opportunities/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Promo-graphic-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T130000 DTSTAMP:20250314T165211Z CREATED:20250314T165211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T165211Z UID:10000127-1610366400-1610370000@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Electrifying U.S. Industry DESCRIPTION:On January 27\, 2021 from 12:00-1:00pm EST\, the Renewable Thermal Collaborative introduced their new report\, “Electrifying U.S. Industry: A Technology and Process-Based Approach to Decarbonization.” \nThis report is comprised of a bottom-up industrial subsector\, systems\, and technology-level Technical Assessment and an Action Plan. \nThe Technical Assessment provides an analysis of the current state of industrial electrification needs\, the technologies available\, and the potential for electrification thirteens industrial subsectors. The Assessment also considers electrification of all conventional boilers in the U.S. industry. \nThe Technical Assessment also reviews the major technical\, economic\, market\, institutional\, and policy barriers to scaled development and deployment of industrial electrification technologies\, as well as proposals that could help to overcome these barriers. \nThe Action Plan describes actions and policy recommendations that can be taken by industry and others to scale up industrial electrification\, given the state of the market and institutional and policy environment described in the Technical Assessment. \nAuthors Dr. Ali Hasanbeigi and Lynn A. Kirshbaum shared the analysis and the implications and next steps for industrial energy users\, policymakers\, and others. \nSpeakers Include: \n\nModerator: Blaine Collison\, Executive Director\, Renewable Thermal Collaborative\nSteve Skarda\, Global Energy Sustainability Leader\, Procter & Gamble\nAli Hasanbeigi\, PhD\, Founder and CEO\, Global Efficiency Intelligence\, LLC\nLynn A. Kirshbaum\, Senior Associate\, David Gardiner and Associates\n\nView the full recording of the event here. Download the full slide deck here. URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-electrifying-u-s-industry/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RTC-Webinar-Template-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T130000 DTSTAMP:20250314T165322Z CREATED:20250314T165322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T165322Z UID:10000128-1603800000-1603803600@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Green Hydrogen and Power-to-X: Perspectives on the Emerging Industrial Fuel DESCRIPTION:There is a lot of buzz around hydrogen\, and the RTC is excited to join the conversation about the role of hydrogen as a versatile emissions-reducing alternative. On October 27\, 2020 at 12:00pm ET\, the Renewable Thermal Collaborative hosted a webinar looking at the role of green hydrogen as an emerging industrial fuel. \nSpeakers: \nLouise Hansen\, Energinet \nThomas Jensen\, Wind Denmark \nPatrick Molloy\, Rocky Mountain Institute \nBlaine Collison\, Renewable Thermal Collaborative \nDownload the slides from the event here. \nWatch a full recording of the event here. URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-green-hydrogen-and-power-to-x-perspectives-on-the-emerging-industrial-fuel/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hydrogen-Webinar.png ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Thermal Collaborative":MAILTO:info@renewablethermal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201002 DTSTAMP:20250314T183256Z CREATED:20250314T183256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T183256Z UID:10000130-1601510400-1601596799@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Introduction to the Biogenic Carbon Footprint Calculator DESCRIPTION:This past fall\, WWF hosted a webinar to introduce the Biogenic Carbon Footprint Calculator. This free\, user-friendly tool\, developed by WWF in partnership with Quantis\, calculates biogenic emissions for a variety of forest-based products. The calculator’s aim is to support companies in the dynamic accounting of biogenic emissions of wood-based products\, improving the quality of their greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and facilitating decision-making around the sustainable sourcing\, design\, and use of those products. URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/webinar-introduction-to-the-biogenic-carbon-footprint-calculator/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T153000 DTSTAMP:20250314T182551Z CREATED:20250314T182551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T182551Z UID:10000129-1600785000-1600788600@www.renewablethermal.org SUMMARY:Climate Week 2020 Panel: The Road to Decarbonizing Industrial Heat: The Need for a Clean Heat Strategy DESCRIPTION:Heat is the largest contribution to energy consumption in our society. To address the climate emergency\, we urgently need to decarbonize the energy required for heat in buildings and industrial processes. However\, natural gas remains the predominant source of heating for both the healthcare industry and business at large in many countries. The current reality is that availability of green gas is limited and is not meeting growing demands. A clean heat strategy is required that addresses the role renewable electricity plays alongside other alternative low-carbon technologies such as green gas\, hydrogen and fuel cells. We need to drive private and public sector partnership to ensure that infrastructure and investment exists to meet the demand for clean heat and tackle the climate crisis. \nPanelists included: \n\nDavid Croft – Global Director Sustainability\, Environment & Human Rights\, RB\nDr Julio Friedmann – Senior Research Scholar\, Columbia University SIPA\nLouise Nicholls – Managing Director\, Suseco\nBen Norbury – Global Climate Lead\, AstraZeneca\nMarty Spitzer – Senior Director\, Climate and Renewable Energy\, World Wildlife Fund\n\nTo watch a full recording of the event\, click here. URL:https://www.renewablethermal.org/event/climate-week-2020-panel-the-road-to-decarbonizing-industrial-heat-the-need-for-a-clean-heat-strategy/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.renewablethermal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-02-at-11.44.58-AM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR