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A commercial geothermal heat pump personnel qualifications project time line. (Courtesy of Geothermal Exchange Organization)

Geo Standards and Training Available

New Personnel Standards and Commercial Training Courses Seek to Bridge Knowledge Gap

Kimberly Schwartz

March 24, 2014

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Efforts are underway to increase awareness and training to promote familiarity with geothermal systems.

Feb. 11, 2014: Bosch, Orca Energy Team to Reduce Cost of Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Orca Will Install Ground Heat Exchanger at No Expense, Serve Homeowner as a Separate Utility Provider

February 11, 2014

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Bosch Thermotechnology has signed an agreement with Orca Energy, a leading geothermal utility provider, to jointly market a geothermal ground heat exchanger and equipment solution to developers, home builders, and new home buyers in the United States.

Geothermal Agreement Changes Approach

February 10, 2014

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Bosch Thermotechnology and Orca Energy sign geothermal agreement to increase geothermal adoption.

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014: WaterFurnace Exhibits Variable-Capacity Geothermal Heating and Cooling System

January 21, 2014

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WaterFurnace International’s 7 Series 700A11 variable-capacity residential geothermal system offers exceptional energy efficiency, with an EER of 41 and a coefficient of performance (COP) of 5.3.

Architect Eric Corey Freed tells the audience how much his clients enjoy geothermal.

Geothermal Industry Focuses on Marketing

IGSHPA Working Hard on Behalf of Geothermal’s National Acceptance

Kyle Gargaro

January 6, 2014

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The journey from a niche market to a highly respected market takes a lot of work. Geothermal contractors were doing just that as they discussed how to better market their industry when they gathered in Las Vegas for the 2013 International Ground Source Heat Pump Associations’ (IGSHPAs) technical conference and expo.

Just Say Yes to Geothermal

Renewable Energy Production is Key

Douglas A. Dougherty

January 6, 2014

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As kids, we were told, “Don’t play with matches.” But, as adults, we ignore this warning and play with fire to heat our homes and office buildings, and our laws and policies encourage it. It doesn’t have to be that way. It’s my opinion that we need to create paths to safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy sources.

WaterFurnace donated $25,000 to the USO of Indiana, making it the largest contributor to the nonprofit military support organization.

Golfing the HVAC Way

WaterFurnace Raises Funds for Indiana USO

Mike Murphy

December 30, 2013

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WaterFurnace celebrated its 25th annual Supplier Golf Outing Sept. 5, at the Brookwood Golf Club, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Honeywell Helps Town of Tolland Upgrade Facilities and Cut Costs

Performance Contract Expected to Trim Energy Use and Utility Bills

December 23, 2013

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Honeywell announced a retrofit and revitalization project that is expected to save Connecticut’s town of Tolland nearly $600,000 a year in utility and operating expenses, funds that will be used to make energy-efficient upgrades across multiple municipal buildings and four public schools.

Walgreens Debuts Nation’s First Net Zero Energy Retail Store in Evanston, Ill.

Walgreens Plans to Generate Electricity and Reduce Energy Usage in the Store by More Than 50 Percent

December 9, 2013

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With its solar panels, wind turbines, and a geothermal system, Walgreens celebrated the official opening of what is believed to be the nation’s first net zero energy retail store, anticipated to produce energy equal to or greater than it consumes.

Corken Steel Hosts Fifth Annual GeoFarm Event

December 5, 2013

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Corken Steel Products Co. hosted GeoFarm™ for its fifth consecutive year. The event was held on a 300-acre farm located near the confluence of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. The historic Veraestau property is a regional landmark and now serves as training grounds for geothermal system design, installation, and service.