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Chairman’s Message

Tom HuntingtonAt its meeting on April 6, Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) leadership unanimously elected WaterFurnace CEO Tom Huntington as Chairman of the Board. In the following editorial, he lays out his vision for the association. First, let me say how honored and excited I am to assume my new role at GEO. I'm blessed that in both my professional roles ...Read More

New Rule Requirements for Geothermal Closed Loop Systems

Meeting Notice Revisions of the NC Injection Well Construction Standards (15A NCAC 02C.0200) May 30th 2012 at 5:30pm Outer Banks Home Builders Association 105 W. Airstrip Rd Kill Devil Hills, […]

Geothermal Gains in Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vt., April 23 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today highlighted Vermont’s progress in using geothermal technology to cut heating costs, support jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Investments […]

GEO Supports California GHP Bill

In a March 29 letter to Chairman Steven Bradford and Members of the California General Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee, Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) President Doug Dougherty expressed the association’s […]

GEO Groundswell of Support

In recent months, the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) has effectively lent its support to several local initiatives by state-based geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry organizations. GEO is dedicated to growing the installation and use of GHPs across the nation.  "GEO places a high value on its relationships with state geothermal heat pump (GHP) associations and coalitions, which are instrumental in ...Read More

GEO Board of Directors Reorganization

During a meeting of the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) Board of Directors, the group reorganized its leadership, unanimously electing the following as officers: Chairman – Tom Huntington (WaterFurnace) Vice Chairman […]

Maryland Geothermal Heat Pump RPS Bill Passes

The Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Renewable Energy Credits - Geothermal Heating and Cooling bill has passed the state legislature in Maryland. The bill is a long-awaited first step toward winning recognition by governments and utilities for the renewable thermal energy produced by geo-thermal heat pumps (GHPs). The legislation makes GHPs an accepted technology for utilities to use toward earning ...Read More