The March 2025 report, Accelerating Thermal Energy Network Deployment in Ohio – Policy Barriers and Opportunities, produced by the AnnDyl Policy Group for the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition, examines the potential of thermal energy networks (TENs) to decarbonize Ohio’s building sector. It identifies regulatory and statutory barriers—such as unclear utility authorities, outdated definitions of public utilities, and limited pilot project support—that hinder the adoption of TENs. The report recommends policy actions including clarifying utility ownership rights, integrating TENs into energy efficiency programs, and prioritizing pilot projects in disadvantaged communities to advance clean, affordable, and equitable heating and cooling solutions across Ohio.