In Episode 105, The Driller dives deep into the pivotal insights and collaborative spirit showcased at the 2024 NY-GEO Conference in Albany, New York, as well as the upcoming Brooklyn NY-GEO conference you won’t want to miss. Host Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers from the Geothermal Well Driller Apprenticeship of Local 150 of the IUOE dissect the criticality of geothermal conferences, the surge in workforce development, and the innovative strategies for family drilling companies to tackle large projects. The episode also features Editor-in-Chief Sammy Hager's debut event impressions, spotlighting the Women in Geothermal (WING) initiative and projecting an exhilarating future for geothermal drilling.

This episode covers:

  • Earth Day
  • Workers Memorial Day on April 25, 2024
  • Colorado River Environmental Impact Statement Beyond 2026
  • Rachel Carpitella Talks Sustainable Westchester & Workforce Development in Geothermal

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