The Great Lakes region is wasting large amounts of usable “waste heat” from sources like power plants, data centers, and sewage systems, which could instead be captured to provide clean, low-cost energy for heating and cooling. While the technology exists, progress is slow due to financial, political, and organizational barriers rather than technical limitations. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
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