New York City Council Geothermal Bill
New York Councilman Costa Constantinides introduced a bill to establish a series of guidelines for commercial and residential use of geothermal energy, and to build a directory of city buildings […]
IGSHPA Announces Board of Directors
In November, the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) started the process of slating its inaugural IGSHPA Board of Directors. The work began with the current Advisory Council nominating […]
GEO Webinar: Geothermal Heat Pumps vs. Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems
A recent peer-reviewed scientific study of heating and cooling technologies has shown that a geothermal heat pump (GHP) system offers 44% greater efficiency than a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system […]
Scientific Research Shows That Geothermal Heat Pumps Outperform VRF Heating and Cooling
Definitive scientific research has shown that a geothermal heat pump (GHP) system offers far more efficiency in a large commercial building than a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system. In January […]
Tax Extenders Bill Sent to Obama
At the last moment of their lame-duck session, the U.S. Senate passed a “tax extenders” bill and sent the measure to President Obama for signature. The legislation extends several business […]
Michigan Bill Includes Geothermal Heat Pumps as Renewable Energy
State Rep. Aric Nesbitt (R-66th District) introduced Michigan House Bill No. 5980, which will amend the state’s Renewable Energy Standard— Michigan 2008 PA 295, the “Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy […]
GEO Wins Changes to Illinois TRM for Geothermal Heat Pumps
Following its successful effort to legislate recognition of geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) into Illinois renewable and energy efficiency laws, the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) has been directly involved in an […]