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Major Drilling Rig Maker Focusing on Electric Power

Atlas Copco Targeting Zero-Emission in Underground Mining

November 7, 2017

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Atlas Copco is taking its carbon footprint seriously and accelerating the development of batter-driven machinery.

Modular Geothermal System Pays Off for Ditch Witch Manufacturer

Modular Chiller System Uses Geothermal to Fight Energy Costs

Judy Linder

February 1, 2014

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In the late 1940s, 28- year-old Ed Malzahn applied a combination of knowledge from his father’s blacksmith business and his degree in mechanical engineering to produce a machine that would revolutionize the underground construction industry as we know it today.

Drill Smarter? Yes We Can

Jeremy Verdusco

July 16, 2013

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My inbox inspires me. Of course, I get dozens of press releases. Those lack the quality to inspire (sorry, P.R. guys and gals). But, occasionally, I receive a story idea, or even a story, that offers a clear, interesting point of view.

Atlas Copco Secoroc Moves Ahead on Energy Department R&D Project

July 15, 2013

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The United States Department of Energy recently approved Atlas Copco Secorac’s plan for a second phase of a three-year research and development project.

Geothermal Efficiency Adds Up to 'Negawatts'

Douglas Dougherty

March 1, 2013

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The lowest cost unit of energy is not that is not used.

Geothermal Heat Pump Growth

April 1, 2012

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A new report forecasts vigorous growth rates for this segment of the drilling industry.

GEO Strategy Retreat Focuses on Legislation

November 1, 2011

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During its Strategy Retreat in Oklahoma City earlier this year, the board of directors and staff of the Geothermal Exchange Organization discussed current issues – especially legislation that can help eliminate the many barriers to widespread adoption of geothermal heat pump technologies and industry expansion.

Creating a Model Underground Energy-storage Facility

June 15, 2010

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Rethinking conventional geothermal heat pump designs.

An Economic and Environmental Imperative

November 1, 2009

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Investing in the energy efficiency of buildings represents a powerful and strategic energy and climate solution that, combined with other non-transportation initiatives, could reduce the nation’s energy consumption by 23