In Episode 115 of 'The Driller Newscast,' host Brock Yordy delves into the synergistic relationship between groundwater conservation and ground source geothermal systems. This episode highlights how geothermal heating and cooling technologies not only mitigate the impacts of climate change but also help conserve precious groundwater resources. By exploring these innovative solutions, we gain insight into a full circle of collaboration aimed at environmental sustainability.

Brock also addresses critical safety topics, including identifying heat-related injuries and the latest updates on OSHA's Proposed Heat Illness Prevention Standard. The episode further provides an essential Western Water Update, discussing how the snowpack is insufficient to offset groundwater loss and the reprioritization of agricultural water for residential use in the Western US.

The highlight of the episode is an exclusive interview with Ryan Dougherty, President of GeoExchange, who advocates for ground source geothermal at a national level. Dougherty shares his insights on the future of geothermal energy and its role in sustainable water management.

Also covered in this episode:

  • Identifying Heat-Related Injuries to save lives
  • Update on OSHA's Proposed Heat Illness Prevention Standard
  • Western Water Update - Snowpack is not enough
  • Reprioritization of agricultural water for residential homes
  • Thermal Networks in the news


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