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Reichdrill honored by state of Pennsylvania for drilling rig export efforts

Hughes Drilling subsidiary one of 247 companies nominated for ImPAct Awards

June 12, 2014

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Reichdrill official says blasthole drilling, mining drill rig company "truly honored."

Ball State University Dumps Coal for Geothermal

Marc Ransford

May 29, 2014

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Nearly 70 years after Ball State University installed its four coal-fired boilers, school employees have stopped shoveling, and the old system has gone cold as the university embraces renewable energy with the world’s largest district closed geothermal energy system.

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.

GEO Chairman Discusses Vision for Future of Geothermal

Steve Smith of Enertech Global was elected to lead the group this spring

Ted Clutter

May 15, 2014

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In wide-ranging interview, he talks geothermal HVAC challenges, lobbying and strategy.

Antonio Poccia chose a vertical loop rather than a horizontal loop to limit the impact on the yard.

Mansion Gets Geothermal Makeover

Tim Litton

May 1, 2014

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Since its construction in 1908, Twin Maples has been a silent witness to history. Some of that history has been up close and very personal like its 2008 top-to-bottom makeover.

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How to Make Your Drill Rig Wish List

Brandon Wronski Elliott Duck

May 1, 2014

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Comparing drilling rigs can be time consuming and somewhat confusing. With so many manufacturers offering all sizes and types of equipment, how do you know which is right for your business?

Geothermal Heat Pump Industry Battles Tax Reform

To balance substantial tax cuts, the draft bill eliminates or shortens scores of tax breaks, including those currently in place for geothermal heat pumps.

March 6, 2014

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The geothermal heat pump industry has been buzzing about tax reform since the House Ways and Means Committee released a proposal by Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) on Feb. 26.

Atlas Copco Wins Contract for Drill Delivery

Minera Los Pelambres chose Atlas Copco’s Drilling Solutions division to deliver four large blasthole drills for copper mining.

March 4, 2014

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Atlas Copco won a contract to deliver a number of large range Pit Viper rotary blasthole drills to Chilean mining company Minera Los Pelambres.

Geothermal Heat Pumps Offer Solution During Winter Crises

For those dealing with the cold and shortages of high-priced fuels under the brunt of the Polar Vortex, there is an alternative—geothermal heat pumps.

Ted Clutter

February 17, 2014

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There’s nothing like a crisis to increase awareness, especially when that crisis is COLD.

The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association holds regular training workshops for drillers, installers, loop designers and others.

IGSHPA Takes Geothermal Drilling Contractors to School

Classes Give Contractors Accreditation for Vertical Loop Installation

Jeremy Verdusco

February 1, 2014

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The Driller attended last fall’s International Ground Source Heat Pump Association Technical Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. We did an extensive interview with the keynote speaker, Eric Corey Freed, leading up to the show, but it took us a while to nail down an interview about the group’s Accredited Driller’s Workshop.