Articles Tagged with ''infrastructure''

Geothermal Test Hole in Acton, Ontario

Geothermal Knows No Border: Navigating Tariffs, Grid Strain, and the Next Era of North American Geothermal

Tariffs, grid strain and supply chain risks are testing North American geothermal as industry leaders push manufacturing, policy and cross-border collaboration forward.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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North American geothermal is entering a critical growth phase, but tariffs, strained electrical grids and concentrated manufacturing could slow momentum. OGA President Paul Frith explains how stronger supply chains, smarter policy and expanded geothermal deployment can position the industry for 2027 and beyond.
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Old Pipes

Are We Developing Thermal Energy Infrastructure While the Grid Dies? The Case for Immediate Deployment

Geothermal’s biggest obstacle isn’t technology—it’s getting thermal infrastructure in place before building owners are forced to replace aging HVAC systems.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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Thermal energy networks could ease grid strain and accelerate building decarbonization, but deployment must move faster. Industry leaders say utilities, policymakers and contractors need committed infrastructure pipelines before critical replacement windows close.
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Uncharted Waters Chapter 1

The Regulatory Blind Spot and Hydrological Reality

As industrial water demand grows, drillers and groundwater professionals can help communities understand and defend interconnected water resources.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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Private wells can feel the effects of large-scale groundwater use, even when pumping happens far below the surface. With federal oversight limited, local groundwater expertise may become increasingly important in evaluating development impacts before wells start running dry.
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World Geothermal Congress

The Global Pitch

Reducing Risk Through Better Subsurface Intelligence
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
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As nations race toward decarbonization targets, geothermal developers are turning to advanced drilling, subsurface modeling, and innovative well designs to unlock reliable baseload power at scale.
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