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Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed S.202, a bill which enables Vermont to encourage the installation of high efficiency geothermal heat pumps. The governor said, “While we’ve accomplished a lot, we still have a long way to go on helping Vermonters reduce their heating costs, which is why we are here today.” The bill signing took […]

By a unanimous vote, Earthlinked Technologies Chief Operation Officer Joe Parsons was invited to join the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) Board of Directors. Parsons has served as Chief Operating Officer of EarthLinked Technologies since 1996, and is responsible for product development, training programs, standards compliance and authorized dealer relationships. Parsons enthusiastically accepted the GEO Board’s […]

Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) Operations Chief John Kelly recently announced his retirement effective June 30, ending nearly 20 years of service to the organization. “We will miss John,” said GEO Board Chairman Steve Smith, “He is a consummate professional who has graced us with Impeccable performance and the highest level of integrity.” Kelly previously worked […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to publish in late June a proposed rulemaking that will set new limits for existing power plants emitting carbon dioxide (CO2). EPA is exercising its authority under Section 111d of the Clean Air Act to issue emission guidelines and require the states to submit carbon emission reduction […]

The U.S. Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to move ahead on a popular energy efficiency bill from Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH), as the legislation struggled through a storm of debate over proposed amendments on the Keystone Pipeline and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. The bipartisan measure to encourage […]

The Vermont Senate and House of Representatives have passed and sent S. 202 to Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) for signature. Introduced by State Sen. Robert Hartwell (D), the legislation allows for money raised through its energy efficiency charge to be used for high-efficiency electric heating equipment. Efficiency Vermont implements energy efficiency policy for the state. […]

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the Department of Energy Resources announced the launch of their $875,000 Common-wealth Home Heating and Cooling program, which will provide up to $10,000 to Massachusetts homeowners who install high-efficiency geothermal heat pumps (GHPs). The program supports installation of GHPs that meet strict efficiency standards and technical requirements outlined […]