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July 12, 2011

Consultant picks Yesler Terrace for first district energy project

By KATIE ZEMTSEFF
Journal Staff Reporter

Since December, a team of international consultants have been analyzing Seattle neighborhoods for their potential as the site for a district energy system. They concluded Yesler Terrace/First Hill offers the best opportunity and said work should start soon.

The district energy pre-feasibility study presented yesterday to Seattle City Council said the city should develop a community partnership model focused on that area that could be expanded to other areas. The partnership would help attract a private utility to develop, finance, own and operate the district energy infrastructure.


 
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