Episode 135 – The Driller Newscast Thankful for Groundwater Professionals The Driller Staff November 27, 2024 No Comments In Episode 135 of the Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy invites Dave Schulenberg, Director of Partner States for the NGWA.Read More
Senators Urge IRS to Change Rule that Prevents Geothermal Stakeholders from Claiming Tax Credit Senator Michael Bennet has submitted a letter to the Department of Treasury asking it to modify a tax rule. J.J. Smith November 26, 2024 No Comments Senators suggest a change to an IRS rule to expand tax credit to the components of geothermal heat pumps.Read More
Geothermal Tech that Accesses Rock at 300°C Likely Within Ten Years Rock heated to 300°C can produce ten times the amount of electricity currently produced J.J. Smith November 26, 2024 No Comments It’s a fundamental difference to go from 200 to 300°C-heated rock, with drilling mud and casings logistics yet to be resolved.Read More
Episode 134 – The Driller Newscast We're in the Red Zone: 4th Quarter Strategies on Climate and Water The Driller Staff November 18, 2024 No Comments Are you on offense or defense for water conservation and climate policy?Read More
Advancing Geothermal Drilling Technology is Focus of DOE Research Agency Need to develop drilling equipment that works at near 400°C J.J. Smith November 15, 2024 No Comments ARPA-E program director tells the Driller it’s developing high-temperature drilling technologies.Read More
Grants Available for Rural, Small, Tribal Communities to Engage Water Consultants EPA allocates $49M for technical assistance to identify, address water quality challenges J.J. Smith November 11, 2024 No Comments The grants are to be used by communities to engage consultants who can assess the most pressing water challenges.Read More
EPA Implements ‘Cumulative Impacts Research’ to Achieve Environmental Justice Goals All data needs to be considered otherwise there is a risk to missing contaminants in water J.J. Smith November 8, 2024 No Comments A member of the EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) told The Driller regulations seek environmental justice.Read More
Scientist Says Groundwater Science Has ‘Fallen Through the Cracks’ from Receiving Funding, Support States have primary responsibility for groundwater management thereby creating a balkanized system J.J. Smith November 8, 2024 No Comments A panel of scientists who advise the president on science and technology has agreed to forward to the White House a report on the state of groundwater resources that emphasizes the need for increased federal support for groundwater research.Read More
More than $3.6B Awarded to States, Territories to Upgrade Water Infrastructure EPA funding to address local challenges like lead and PFAS in drinking water J.J. Smith November 1, 2024 No Comments This funding is part of a five-year, $50 billion investment in water infrastructure through the Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).Read More
Episode 133 – The Driller Newscast The Attack of the 1000-year C8 Chemicals The Driller Staff October 31, 2024 No Comments Tales from the Dark Job Site – The Driller Newscast Annual Halloween EditionRead More