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Washington Embraces Clean Energy With New Thermal Energy Network Legislation

House Bill 2131 marks a game-changing move for Washington, paving the way for cleaner, sustainable heating and cooling.

April 9, 2024

Washington state's unanimous approval of House Bill 2131 ignites a shift towards sustainable heating and cooling, empowering utilities to sell thermal energy through advanced networks.

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Harnessing Earth's Heat: A $60 Million Leap Towards Geothermal Energy

DOE's $60M investment propels geothermal energy projects to tap Earth's heat for clean power.

The Driller Staff

April 4, 2024

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The U.S. Department of Energy invests $60 million in enhanced geothermal systems, aiming to unlock the potential of Earth's heat for clean, reliable energy across the nation.

IGSHPA Announces 2018 Technical Conference and Expo

Event Includes Geothermal Industry Exhibitors, Education

December 14, 2017

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Conference in Orlando brings together facets of the geothermal industry.

How Do you Prove Geothermal HVAC Effectiveness?

Jay Egg

August 8, 2017

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Geothermal heating and cooling systems are time proven, rock solid works of art that provide great benefits from every conceivable angle in a building’s HVAC system. Many ask, what might be done to reduce first cost?

You Know the Drill

Longtime Civil Engineer Pursues Drilling Industry Career

Valerie King

March 1, 2017

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After more than 40 years as a builder, Joseph Potter made a career move, switching his focus to include commercial geothermal systems; well drilling, rehab, abandonment and repair; and replacement of pumps and systems.

How Do Drilling Fluids Affect a Geothermal Installation?

Todd Tannehill

October 1, 2016

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Before the homeowner turns up the thermostat, before the HVAC contractor installs the equipment, and before you place the loops and grout the borehole, there is Step 1: the drilling of a good hole that stays open and allows for the loop to be installed to the required depth.

Iowa Takes Big Step Toward Increased Geothermal Tax Credits

GEO President Pleased with Extension of Federal Tax Credit

June 10, 2016

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Bill signed by governor outlines standalone tax credit of 10 percent for residential GHP installations.

New Geo-Connections LoopLink PRO Web-Based Geothermal Software

Loop Design Tool Assists With Designing, Sizing Geothermal Heat Exchangers

July 10, 2015

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The loop design tool assists with designing, sizing geothermal heat exchangers.

ASHRAE Publishes New Book on Geothermal Heating and Cooling

New Book is Complete Revision of Original 1997 Version

March 6, 2015

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The lessons learned since the original 1997 publication are incorporated in the new book from ASHRAE.

Owners Give Geothermal HVAC a Chance for Investment Properties

Dan Vastyan

May 29, 2014

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One of Colorado’s largest geothermal projects recently drew to a close. Solaire Apartments in Brighton, Colo., is entirely heated and cooled by ground-source heat pumps.