Mt Vernon: Frequently Asked Questions

A utility thermal energy network (UTEN) is a series of underground pipes connecting customer buildings that carry a water-based fluid to provide heating and/or cooling via ground source heat pump technology.

Con Edison is proposing a diverse portfolio of UTEN projects including a neighborhood geothermal project in Mount Vernon. The goal of the project is to provide safe, reliable, and clean energy to customers while demonstrating geothermal technology at utility scale. It will also serve as a model for future projects in New York City, Westchester, and across the State in light urban/suburban neighborhoods. The Mount Vernon project aims to improve air quality for residents, reduce fossil fuel usage, and utilize trained, local workforce with opportunities to scale as a core clean energy solution.

Con Edison is currently designing the proposed Mount Vernon project. When the design is completed, Con Edison will submit a report to the New York State Public Service Commission and request project approval. If the Commission approves the project, construction would likely take place from 2025-2026. The UTEN would then begin operating after approval and remain operational for at least five years.