The demand for geothermal heat pumps (GHP) is soaring as the world embraces renewable energy solutions. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals, drillers, ground-loop contractors, system designers, and financial institutions are all poised to benefit, but they must overcome several workforce development challenges
Get ready for NY-GEO 2024 in Brooklyn, where the geothermal industry's top minds will converge to explore the latest innovations, network with industry leaders, and dive deep into the future of geothermal energy in urban environments.
Explore the timeless insights of Jay Egg's 2018 article on geothermal systems and discover why drillers are crucial in tapping into this renewable energy source.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office announces a $7 million funding opportunity to study the role of geothermal energy in achieving a decarbonized and stable electricity grid by 2035.
This legislation empowers municipalities, businesses, and community-based organizations to operate Thermal Energy Networks, fostering a more sustainable energy infrastructure across the state.
Colorado announces a $7.7 million investment in geothermal energy projects to enhance clean energy generation, support economic diversity, and create sustainable job opportunities while advancing the state's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
As the geothermal heat pump market is expected to expand significantly, reaching a growth of USD 5.65 billion by 2028, geothermal drillers and the broader drilling industry stand to benefit from the increased demand for renewable energy installations and associated drilling activities.
The 1 Java Street project, a mixed-used development in Brooklyn, New York with a geothermal heat pump system, has won Project of the Year from the PPI.
Brock Yordy hosts Andy Bruegge, Driller/Owner of Bucher Geothermal, Brian Stall, Geothermal Technical Advisor for Corken Steel, and Joe Parsons and Emily Ostrander from ClimateMaster. A candid discussion on the adoption of Ground Source Heat Pumps and the valued partnerships needed for successful working relationships between a driller and an HVAC professional. Together we walk through the drilling process to equipment installation. The discussion continues with the future of installing ground source geothermal loops and heat pumps at the Norton Commons Project and similar projects.