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Heat Pump Decision Support Tools – Version 2.0

June 6, 2025

Case Study: Thermal Energy Storage at Purchase College, State University of New York

February 27, 2025

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) collaborated with Renewable Thermal Collaborative Solutions Provider Brenmiller Energy to implement thermal energy storage (TES) at Purchase College’s physical education building. Completed in 2023, this $2.5 million project features a Brenmiller bGen™ TES unit paired with a combined heat

Community Benefits Handbook

January 24, 2025

In the rapidly evolving landscape of renewable thermal projects, community engagement has become a critical component for successful development, yet many organizations struggle to effectively partner with local stakeholders and deliver meaningful benefits. The RTC Community Benefits Handbook provides a comprehensive, practical guide to help

Case Study: Solar Thermal at Birra Peroni Brewery

January 8, 2025

Birra Peroni, part of the Asahi Group, partnered with RTC Solutions Provider Absolicon to deploy an innovative solar thermal system at its Bari, Italy brewery. Commissioned in June 2023, the 460 kW ground-mounted field of parabolic trough collectors generates renewable hot water and steam at

Utility Engagement Playbook for Industrial Customers

December 11, 2024

While industrial electrification must play a critical role in decarbonizing the U.S., utilities often lack clear pathways to support industrial customers’ electrification efforts. Electricity costs frequently make such transitions financially unfavorable compared to natural gas. The Utility Engagement Playbook for Industrial Customers: Addressing Power Sector

Case Study: Microgrid at Amond World Cold Storage Facility

October 23, 2024

Scale Microgrids partnered with Origo Cold Storage to implement an off-grid microgrid solution at Amond World, a 500,000 square-foot cold storage facility in California’s Central Valley. Commissioned in 2023, the microgrid includes a 1,200 kW solar photovoltaic array, a 1,200 kW battery storage unit, and

2024 Congressional Policy Priorities to Enhance American Manufacturing Competitiveness

September 26, 2024

Published in September 2024, this fact sheet outline’s the RTC’s strategy to strengthen American energy security, create high-quality jobs, advance technology innovation, and modernize manufacturing facilities. It details three main priorities: Creating or expanding cross-cutting, technology-inclusive tax incentives and grants, Extending or expanding incentives and

Case Study: Solar Thermal at Boortmalt Malting Plant

August 28, 2024

Discover how Boortmalt, a global malting company and Axereal subsidiary, partnered with RTC Solutions Provider Kyotherm to finance a solar thermal plant at its Issoudun, France malting facility. Generating 8.5 GWh of renewable heat annually, the system meets 10% of the plant’s thermal energy demand,

Case Study: Solar Thermal at the Indianapolis International Airport

July 29, 2024

Learn how the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) partnered with RTC Solutions Provider Solar UV Solutions to install a solar thermal system at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). This case study details how the IAA installed 70 SunQuest 250 solar thermal collectors on the roof of

Solar Thermal Action Plan

June 27, 2024

The Renewable Thermal Collaborative’s Solar Thermal Action Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to accelerate the adoption of solar thermal technology for industrial process heating. This plan highlights the significant potential of solar thermal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the RTC’s overall goal

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