The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced 11 communities across 10 states have been selected to design community geothermal heating and cooling systems. The projects are part of President Biden’s Justice40 initiative, which sets a goal that 40% of the overall
CBS 23 WIFR – Scientists tout the benefits of geothermal energy
By Conor Hollingsworth Published: Jun. 8, 2022 ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – With the cost of natural gas and electricity on the rise, Illinois environmentalists believe heating pumps powered by geothermal energy can be very cost-effective in the long run for heating and
Illinois Extension: Renewable energy project demonstrates efficiencies, benefits of clean energy geothermal systems
First launched in 2018, Extension Collaboration Grants connect campus-based researchers and field staff to work on projects that will improve the quality of life of Illinois residents in the critical areas of food, economy, environment, community, and health. University of Illinois Extension,
Colleges see untapped potential in geothermal district energy systems
Minnesota’s Carleton College is among a growing list of schools investing in the centuries-old technology as part of a path to eliminating greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. A small but growing list of U.S. colleges and universities are