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BURNCanary MediaMay 25, 2026
Denver has a plan to heat and cool buildings with — wait for it — sewage
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6.23
Confidence
8/10
Amount
5M CBWD
AI justification
Innovative urban climate action reducing fossil fuel dependence with high scalability potential. | Denver's plan to utilize sewage for heating and cooling buildings represents a significant step toward reducing fossil fuel dependence and urban emissions. The project aligns with multiple SDGs, particularly clean energy, sustainable cities, and climate action, with no identified ethical violations. The innovation sets a precedent for other cities to adopt similar sustainable infrastructure solutio