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Brock Yordy

Brock Yordy

Drilling expert Brock Yordy is a regular The Driller contributing writer. If you have a question for Ask Brock, contact him at 269-348-5156 or questions@askbrock.com.

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Ask Brock: Revitalizing the Drilling Industry

How to Recruit, Inspire, and Equip the Next Generation of Drill Professionals
John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
June 13, 2025
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Ask Brock! Have a question for our beloved industry expert, Brock Yordy? Ask away. Drop a comment on this video below or reach out to us on social media.


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The Driller Newscast episode 149: Hard Hats, Hot Topics, and Dad Jokes
Episode 149 – The Driller Newscast

Hard Hats, Hot Takes, and Dad Jokes: Drillers Talk Safety and Geothermal’s Future

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
June 11, 2025
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In this episode of The Driller Newscast, Host Brock Yordy dives into the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” making waves in Washington—legislation with major implications for the drilling, HVAC, and geothermal industries.




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The Driller Newscast episode 148 - The Big, Not-So-Beautiful Bill: How to Lose Clean Energy and Alienate the Planet
Episode 148 – The Driller Newscast

The Big, Not-So-Beautiful Bill: How to Lose Clean Energy and Alienate the Planet

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
J.J. Smith
May 28, 2025
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In this episode of The Driller Newscast, Host Brock Yordy dives into the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” making waves in Washington—legislation with major implications for the drilling, HVAC, and geothermal industries.




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Skilled, Local, Ready: A New Vision for Geothermal Drilling Careers

The demand for an empowered, educated, and invested workforce extends beyond the recruitment issues of the construction industry.
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
April 22, 2025
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The industry needs more to hit our 2030 goals and, ultimately, 2050 NetZero goals! We need more equipment than what is built today. We need more people to join the industry and establish careers in ground source geothermal. 


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The Driller Newscast episode 147: Global Geothermal Collaboration at NY-GEO 2025
Episode 147 – The Driller Newscast

NY-GEO Recruits Global Geothermal Experts to Share Knowledge

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
John Ciovacco
April 15, 2025
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John Ciovacco and Brock Yordy discuss NY-GEO 2025 sessions and global geothermal perspectives.



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The Driller Newscast episode 146: New York Geo Talks 2025 Conference with Hands-on Driller Education
Episode 146 – The Driller Newscast

New York Geo Talks 2025 Conference with Hands-on Driller Education

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
March 25, 2025
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Executive Director, Christine Hoffer, joins Brock Yordy to talk NY-GEO 2025 in Saratoga Springs, New York. 


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Graduating the New Geothermal Workforce

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
October 21, 2024
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On September 17th, the Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET), in collaboration with the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) and Geothermal Drillers Association (GDA), graduated the first class of seven new-to-the-ground-source geothermal industry professionals. 


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Geothermal Identity Crisis: Clarifying How We Scale to Meet Decarbonization Goals

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
October 20, 2024
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In the final quarter of 2024, with just five years and two months to hit our 2030 goals, the mistaken identity of construction for power generation geothermal is something that our industry can work through.


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Ask Brock

Beat the Heat in Myrtle Beach: A Special Message From Brock Yordy

See how to stay protected from heat-related illnesses at Jubilee 2024!
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
July 26, 2024
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In this edition of Ask Brock, we talk about heat safety at South Atlantic Jubilee and how to stay cool even in hot and humid climates!


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Wednesdays with Wayne

PDC = Pretty Darn Costly: A Drill 'Bit' from Brock

Learn the fundamental differences between PDC bits now VS then with Brock Yordy and Wayne Nash
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
May 8, 2024
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This week's 'Wednesday with Wayne' delves into the fundamentals, performance, and evolution of PDC bits, blending historical insights and technical expertise with anecdotes from drilling legend Wayne Nash and Industry Editor Brock Yordy.


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