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Thermal energy networks not only provide high efficiency cooling they significantly reduce maintenance costs and water reduction, freeing up valuable real estate for other uses.

Heat is everywhere, and we use a narrow temperature range for living: 16-23°C (60.8-73.4°F) for air and 65°C (149°F) for hot water. In contrast, industries use a wide range: -160°C (-256°F) for LNG, 100-300°C (212-572°F) for food, textile, and chemical industries, and over 1,500°C (2,732°F) for metallurgy. This temperature spectrum presents an opportunity to couple industries with geothermal energy, providing a steady heat source for efficient, sustainable processes. Low-temperature geothermal resources are widely accessible but underutilized. To harness this potential, we must apply the same exploration, characterization, drilling, testing, validation, reiteration, system design, and financing as conventional geothermal power projects. Cascara recognizes this opportunity and is building an energy system that thermally couples urban centers with industry, using geothermal energy as the balancing force. By unlocking geothermal energy's vast potential, Cascara aims to advance sustainable energy transition and create a more efficient, resilient, and environmentally friendly energy infrastructure.o

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Cascaras system enables the recovery of this heat by connecting Heatpump’s throughout the community as the heat sink! Think about that for a moment.

Can Cascara Energy's district energy technology keep NYC subway riders cool in the summer heat? ☀ That's the challenge we're exploring with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) - North America's largest transportation network - as part of the 2024 Transit Tech Lab challenge. We are among 19 startups selected for this year's Transit Tech Lab challenge, a public-private initiative of the MTA and the Partnership Fund for New York City to accelerate innovation in public transportation. Our project, in partnership with Flatiron Construction, involves developing and implementing an economical cooling system that extracts heat generated in a subway station and reuses it to supply decarbonized hot water and heat to the community's energy infrastructure. If the 8-week pilot is successful, we'll move on to the next phase, a year-long pilot - follow us and stay tuned! Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gQdKnjXM #energy #sustainability #decarbonization #transit

Cooling demands are escalating.

The energy world has a major efficiency problem. As Sankey diagrams of global energy flows reveal, around half of primary energy is ultimately lost as waste heat. But these diagrams only scratch the surface. Vast amounts of additional waste heat are generated from cooling processes in data centers, cold storage, supply chains, and more. This rejected energy is often overlooked but represents an immense untapped potential. At Cascara, we're turning these hidden losses into opportunities with our innovative 5th generation district heating and cooling (5GDHC) system. By enabling capture and productive reuse of diverse waste heat sources, our solution: 1. Meets heating and cooling needs with recycled energy 2. Reduces emissions by displacing primary energy demand 3. Improves efficiency of heat sources through cooling 4. Enables a circular economy for energy Our decentralized, bi-directional, low-temperature networks are uniquely designed to harvest waste heat from data centers, industrial processes, and more. Through 5GDHC, this energy is shared and utilized locally, maximizing efficiency gains. It's a win-win for the climate and the economy, driving decarbonization while creating jobs and enhancing resilience. As the world transitions to clean energy, solutions like ours will be crucial. With the right investments and policies, we can rapidly scale our impact. At Cascara, we're excited to connect with investors and partners who share our vision. Together, we can make cascading heat and 5GDHC core to the energy transition. Interested in learning more? Let's talk. Comment or message me to explore collaboration opportunities. We look forward to working together to build a cleaner energy future. #energyefficiency #decarbonization #5GDHC #circulareconomy #hiddenenergy

Cascara Energy - like to share a wondeful article about Thermal Networks - the missing utility. Cascara is preparing to scale its thermal network solutions from single buildings to communities. Come ask us how we can improve your efficiency with a low carbon retrofit. So we can recover, reheat, repeat waste heat for your facility or community.

An excellent article on ambient loop thermal networks, also known as a 5th Generation District Heating and Cooling Network (5GDHC). Cascara is an innovator in this market; our solution is scalable from the smallest mechanical room to the largest community. https://lnkd.in/ex4jD96Z