Geothermal

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Two workmen drilling a residential geothermal field.

Highlights

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IAPMO Advances Development of 2024 USHGC and 2024 USPSHTC During Technical Committee Meetings

July 21, 2023
The technical committees considered public comments to amend the uniform codes in advance of the release of the 2024 editions.
An aerial view of Whisper Valley homes.

Net-Zero Planned Community Relies on Advanced Geothermal Infrastructure

May 26, 2023
Whisper Valley houses the largest geothermal infrastructure in the US, and is the first zero-energy capable master planned community in Austin.
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Lendlease Secures Grants for New York’s Largest Geothermal Residential Building

March 27, 2023
Funding will support geoexchange system at 1 Java Street, an all-electric residential development located along Brooklyn’s Greenpoint waterfront.
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AHR 2023: Geothermal and Infrastructure Upgrades

Feb. 15, 2023
Thermal energy networks can eliminate outdoor equipment and provide a level electric load.
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The supply return piping running from the carriage house to the main house.

Geothermal Rescue Done Right

Nov. 11, 2022
This rescue project started with a catastrophic leak in a 20-ton geothermal system that served nine heat pumps.
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Insulated steam pipework at a geothermal power station.

DOE Announces up to $44 Million to Advance Enhanced Geo Systems

Aug. 18, 2022
Funding will support research to significantly scale up US geothermal deployment, deliver clean energy to meet national climate goals.
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The Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative in Albert Lea, Minn., was the first radiant heating project where Taylor Bestor and his Valor Mechanical crew used rollout PEX mats.

Rolling Out Radiant

Aug. 17, 2022
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Lowering Upfront Costs of Geothermal

Nov. 24, 2020
In this article, we’ll discuss how contractors can make geothermal systems more feasible for building owners .

Green Goes Mainstream

Oct. 19, 2020
It may seem strange, but there was a time when “green” was this new thing.
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Zero Place and The Future of Geothermal

Oct. 13, 2020
Award-winning, multifamily, mixed-use building to deliver the data that proves the technology.
The geothermal plant room. Photo: PICAC
The geothermal plant room.

Australia Training Facility Chooses Geothermal

Aug. 17, 2020
The IAPMO/PICAC Narre Warren campus is the first net zero energy education and research facility in the state of Victoria.