LATEST NEWS from STEN

Nick Meeten, Director of Innovation & Global Strategy and Board Member of the Sewer Thermal Energy Network (STEN), will present at the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference (WSBE26) in Melbourne, Australia. His presentation will explore practical pathways for accelerating the transition to low-carbon, resilient, and energy-efficient buildings by using wastewater as a thermal source for heating and cooling. As a recognised advocate for innovation in the built environment, Mr. Meeten will share insights into the opportunities and challenges facing organisations seeking to deliver measurable sustainability outcomes while maintaining economic and operational performance. Nick's ongoing work at Applied Energy Planning provides mapping and modelling services to help cities and organisations plan energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions, save water, and improve urban environments. 

WSBE26 is one of the world’s leading conferences focused on sustainable development in the built environment, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners from across the globe. The 2026 event is expected to attract more than 1,000 international delegates and will provide a significant platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the advancement of solutions that address the environmental, social, and economic challenges facing the built environment sector.

ABOUT STEN:  A Commitment to Sustainability

The Sewer Thermal Energy Network is a US based international member-supported 501(c)(6) organization, dedicated to advocacy, education, information dissemination, capacity building, and networking opportunities for industry leaders, municipalities, and wastewater utilities, and academics. We help communities and businesses discover the potential of unused resources with the utilization of freely available heat contained within a sewer system for the heating and cooling of the built environment, from a single building to a whole district.

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STEN supports municipalities, utilities, and other entities with education, capacity building, and networking opportunities to advance sustainable urban energy solutions. As a STEN member, you’ll join a group of the most influential professionals in the industry - leaders and decision-makers who are working together to shape the future of sewer heat recovery solutions. Please consider becoming a member of STEN today!