Geothermal's Future: Drillers Saving Water

In Episode 159 of The Driller Newscast, host Brock Yordy interviews Kevin Moravec at the NY-GEO 2025 Conference in Saratoga Springs for a crucial about the massive shifts reshaping the drilling industry. As new all-electric building mandates and aggressive state incentives take effect, a multi-billion-dollar geothermal drilling boom is rapidly approaching. This episode serves as a vital call to action for legacy water well and industrial drillers to embrace this pivot and capitalize on the expanding market.

A major focal point is the industry’s impending "silver tsunami." With one in four drillers currently over the age of 58, the industry faces a critical workforce bottleneck. However, this demographic shift presents an unprecedented opportunity for the next generation. The episode highlights how young professionals can enter the trades debt-free, put in the hard work, and potentially earn upward of $150,000 a year within their first five to six years.