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We are thrilled to announce that Richard R. Riopel has joined the Cordia commercial leadership team as the Senior Director of Growth for the West & Midwest Region. Richard's impressive career spans over 25 years, starting with a degree in Geological Engineering and advancing through roles in project and operations management, business development, and commercial leadership. His expertise in driving revenue through margin-growth-focused capital projects, M&As, and operational optimization is unparalleled. A champion of sustainability and commercial development, Richard excels in team leadership, project management, and risk management. His ability to build and manage lasting partnerships in the energy services industry is a testament to his strong professional and community track record. We are confident that Richard’s people-centric leadership will greatly enhance our safety-first culture and bring immense value to our team. Richard, who resides in Houston, TX with his family, will play a crucial role in presenting the resilient energy solutions Cordia offers, helping us collectively achieve a more sustainable future. Welcome, Richard! #Leadership #Growth #Sustainability #CordiaEnergy #Welcome

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐀'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦? Team PA President & CEO Abby Smith, along with several staff and energy partners, recently learned all about it. It was a great experience touring Cordia Energy's Harrisburg center that provides district heating and cooling to 6 miles of businesses and residents in downtown Harrisburg – including the entire Capitol complex. As PA considers an all-of-the-above (and below!) approach to meet our climate goals and future energy demands, Cordia's sustainable and resilient thermal district and distributed generation infrastructure solutions are poised to play a vital role in this transformation, driving sustainable growth and showcasing the Commonwealth as a leader in modern, sustainable energy infrastructure solutions. Cordia’s leadership is committed to advancing technological innovations that will be pivotal in shaping the decarbonization of the Pennsylvania and national energy landscape. Thank you to Wayne Barnett, Shawn Fiebig, and Cordia Energy for the tour and for your commitment to realizing a sustainable energy future. Mark Schneider, Tom Murphy, Kevin Sunday, Julia Kait #sustainableenergy #distributedenergy #steam #energy #publicprivatepartnership #economicgrowthpa #energyinfrastructure

Cordia's CEO, Earl Collins, discusses the evolution of urban living with GettingEcological. He highlights how mixed-use developments and conversions of office spaces into residences are creating vibrant, sustainable communities. These trends, along with district energy systems, are driven by a desire to meet the needs of modern residents and achieve environmental goals. Cordia is at the forefront of these innovations, collaborating with developers to integrate district energy systems for a more efficient and sustainable future. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gXY5EDXv #urbanplanning #sustainability #districtenergy

With more than ONE MILLION square feet of facility, you might wonder how Phoenix Convention Center & Venues keep the buildings cool during the summer months. The answer is a few floors below the ground: a chilled water plant! This plant, powered by Cordia, draws from potable water and works like a giant icebox, chilling water to ice overnight and then melting it during the day. This ice-cold water is then circulated to provide refreshing air conditioning to the PCC! Learn more at the new #sustainability dashboard.

We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Earl Collins, has been appointed to the Board of the International District Energy Association (IDEA)! This prestigious appointment is a testament to Earl’s dedication, leadership, and expertise in the energy sector. As a key player in driving sustainable energy solutions, Earl’s vision aligns perfectly with IDEA’s mission to advance global district energy, CHP, and microgrid industries. Join us in congratulating Earl on this significant achievement. We look forward to the positive impact and innovative contributions he will bring to the IDEA Board and the global energy community. https://lnkd.in/gD2WFeys #Leadership #Sustainability #DistrictEnergy #Innovation #EnergySector #Cordia #IDEA 

We are thrilled to share significant updates on our long-term partnership with Augsburg University and Fairview Health Services Children's Hospital aimed at addressing aging steam infrastructure. Over recent months, we've coordinated efforts to install new piping and complete a critical steam tie-in. This weekend, we meticulously planned and executed a steam shutdown, integrating the new steam line with the existing infrastructure. Thanks to the close collaboration with the hospital, university, and our dedicated contractors, we successfully energized the new steam line as of today, July 2nd! This milestone marks the end of the steaming "candlestick" era, which will no longer steam again. A huge thank you to everyone involved for your dedication and hard work in making this project a success! #Infrastructure #ProjectUpdate #Partnership #Innovation #Sustainability

Recently, Cordia had the honor of attending the Greater Omaha Chamber Business Excellence Awards, where we received an award in the Leadership category! Out of 45 incredible nominees, we were one of 18 businesses recognized for our dedication and commitment. This award is a testament to the hard work, passion, and dedication of our entire team. The Business Excellence Awards are an annual tradition that celebrates exceptional organizations in the Omaha area, highlighting achievements in Leadership, Innovation, and Philanthropy. We are incredibly proud to be part of such a distinguished group of businesses making a difference in our community. A huge thank you to the Greater Omaha Chamber and Premier Bank for this recognition and to everyone who supported us along the way. We couldn't have achieved this without you! #Leadership #BusinessExcellence #GreaterOmahaChamber #AwardWinner #Cordia #CommunityImpact #Omaha

A recent article in Energy News Network discusses the pressure on district energy systems to reduce carbon emissions: https://lnkd.in/gfqza6rJ. These systems face challenges in meeting climate goals set by cities and institutions. As a leader in clean and efficient energy solutions, Cordia is well-positioned to help district energy systems meet these challenges. We have a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative solutions that reduce emissions and improve sustainability. In the article, there is mention of district energy systems looking to renewable energy sources and waste heat recovery to cut emissions. Cordia has extensive experience in both of these areas. We can help district energy systems integrate renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, as well as implement waste heat recovery systems that capture and reuse waste heat from industrial processes or wastewater treatment plants. By working together, we can help district energy systems reduce their carbon footprint and create a more sustainable future. #Cordia #CleanEnergy #DistrictEnergy #Sustainability

Cordia hosted a tour of the Arizona State University Combined Heat and Power facility last week for members of the Arizona Environmental Strategic Alliance! Alliance members were very interested in Cordia's facility and impressed with the organization's high level of professionalism and environmental standards. Alliance members, who represent both industrial and regulatory organizations (including two power generators), enjoyed the opportunity to learn about Cordia's technical and environmental practices and to ask questions and discuss and learn from Cordia's operational experiences. This was a valuable benefit as members can use information from tours such as this in their own facilities and organizations. One of the Alliance's goals is to recognize environmental leadership, share expertise, and work in partnership for positive environmental change. #EnvironmentalLeadership #Sustainability #CHP #EnergyEfficiency #Professionalism #ArizonaEnvironmentalAlliance

It’s June in Omaha, and the College World Series of Omaha, Inc. extravaganza was a resounding success! We are thrilled to have partnered with Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. and Tenaska, along with the entire Cordia Omaha team, to host this year's College World Series tailgate. This event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with customers, partners, employees, and their families, strengthening relationships and forging new connections. A special highlight was hosting our CEO, Earl Collins. Big events like this don’t happen without a dedicated team working tirelessly behind the scenes. This experience was incredible, and we can't thank the entire Cordia team, employees, and managers enough for their hard work in making this event a success. In sports news, congratulations to University of Tennessee, Knoxville for defeating Texas A&M University 6-5 in a thrilling Men’s College World Series championship game, capturing their first national championship in school history! #CollegeWorldSeries #CordiaOmaha #Teamwork #Community #Sustainability #DistrictEnergy