Rochester District Heating Co-Op

Rochester District Heating Cooperative holds a 5-star rating from a single reviewer and operates as the sole customer-owned, nonprofit thermal energy cooperative in New York State. Based at 150 State Street in downtown Rochester, the cooperative supplies thermal energy to dozens of commercial buildings spanning more than 8.5 million square feet throughout the Rochester downtown district. Unlike traditional heating contractors, this cooperative model means customers are member-owners who collectively benefit from the system's efficiency and cost management.

What distinguishes Rochester District Heating is its district thermal energy infrastructure, which employs technologies substantially more efficient than conventional individual building boilers and heating plants. The cooperative serves diverse end-use markets including building heat, FDA quality-grade steam for food preparation, job site heating, and commercial hot water for laundry operations. Their services target real estate developers, design and engineering consultants, building owners, and HVAC contractors seeking to connect to the district energy network.

The lone reviewer, Eric W. Logan, described the cooperative as a good energy-saving option for downtown Rochester businesses, calling the operation impressive. This sentiment aligns with the cooperative's stated mission to guide this community asset through the 21st century by upgrading infrastructure, investing in new technologies, and expanding customer connections.