Powering Summit County: District Energy, Community Investment & the Future of Infrastructure with Akron Energy Systems
Powering Summit County: District Energy, Community Investment & the Future of Infrastructure with Akron Energy Systems  
Podcast: Dreamers, Drivers, Doers
Published On: Tue May 05 2026
Description: District energy is a strategic economic and infrastructure advantage, and Akron Energy Systems (AES) has helped Akron punch above its weight. AES executives Mark Divis, President & CEO and Kevin Felder, VP of Sales, talk about how AES uses carbon‑free aggregation, water reuse, and major investments in efficiency to remove upfront capital barriers and support downtown and regional growth across Summit County. The conversation also explores workforce challenges, energy policy gaps, and AES’s philanthropic impact through the YouMatter Foundation—investing more than $9 million back into the community through STEM engagement.