Metro Nashville District Energy System boiler valve replacement, new butterfly valve installation, new trap station, and replacement 6” steam valve.
Thermal Engineering Group, Inc. (TEG) has been awarded a new five-year contract to serve as Project Administrator (PA) for the Metropolitan Nashville District Energy System (MNDES). The engagement commenced May 4, 2023, to run for 12 months, with four 12-month renewal options not to exceed 60 months (five years) total. “Our primary role is to…
As natural gas prices fluctuate based on the global and national market demands, Metro Nashville District Energy System (DES) has the ability to buffer the impact of these fluctuations on the DES customers through the purchase of natural gas futures for a guaranteed price. This price hedging can, and often does, allow the DES to…
After a dozen years of testing numerous application processes and products to halt corrosion of vital components of the Metro Nashville District Energy System distribution system, project administrator Thermal Engineering Group says one solution has risen to the challenge and shows great promise with no signs of degradation after three years post application and regular…
The Metro Nashville District Energy System uses natural gas as a primary fuel source for generating and distributing steam throughout the system Large demand customers like the Metro Nashville District Energy System can purchase their natural gas as either a non-interruptible or interruptible service, but the interruptible service is priced at much lower rates. In…
Specialized Coatings and Application Techniques Provide New Levels of Protection in a Variety of Challenging Environments The Nashville District Energy System’s distribution system is comprised of direct-buried piping, underground manhole structures and thousands of feet of underground tunnels that house the chilled water, steam and condensate return piping. More than forty manholes, both stand alone…
FVB Energy Inc. (FVB) in response to a 2017 RPF has prepared a report for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to summarize the assessment of the economic viability of the Metro Nashville District Energy System and provide options pertaining to different scenarios for the future of the system. Four scenarios have been…
Nashville DES main heating and cooling Plant provided 333 million pounds of steam and 60 million ton hours of chilled water last year… to provide customers heating and cooling to their individual requirements. Plus, the system has ADDITIONAL CAPACITY and opportunities for system expansion in order to serve new customers that want to be part…
The temporary equipment at Bridgestone Arena was removed Feb 14th 2018 since blasting has been complete without incident on the new 5th and Broadway development site. The equipment was temporarily put in place to ensure non interruption of service. 12/01/2017 The Bridgestone Arena is an initial system customer of the Metro District Energy System utilizing…
There are many options for the heating and cooling needs of buildings that developers and engineers can choose. These options are sometimes limited depending on the architecture of the building and the amount of available space for the necessary heating and cooling equipment. District energy offers not only a potential reduction in the physical footprint…