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New York private college to shift from fossil fuel heating to geothermal

ThinkGeoEnergy

Bard College , a private liberal arts college in the hamlet of Annandale-on-Hudson, New York State, will soon replace its aging, fossil fuel-fired heating and cooling system located in The Charles P. The geothermal heating and cooling system further progresses Bard College’s mission-driven focus on sustainability efforts.

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Colorado announces $7.7 million grant awards for 35 geothermal projects

ThinkGeoEnergy

Geothermal heating and cooling projects in urban areas include fire stations, university campuses, a recreation center, a science and technology hub, and mixed-use neighborhood developments. Projects of this nature can provide a new and more sustainable economic opportunity for communities transitioning away from fossil fuel production.

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North America faces electric reliability concerns over next decade – NERC

Smart Energy International

System restoration plans rely on the ability of designated fossil-fuel generators to provide blackstart service. Recent extreme winter weather has exposed vulnerabilities to generating units and fuel sources that are not adapted to cold temperatures, raising concerns for blackstart unit readiness.

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The answer to AI’s energy needs could be blowing in the wind

The Verge: Energy

Data centers under construction in North America combined would need as much energy as all the households in the San Francisco metro area annually, according to a February report from real estate services company JLL. “If This can also open up some very cool collaborations. This can also open up some very cool collaborations.

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Smith College, MA embarks on $220-million geothermal project

ThinkGeoEnergy

With the project, the Smith College aims to fully move away from fossil fuels for the heating and cooling systems of the campus. The heat will be extracted either for cooling, or amplified using heat pumps. The geothermal project is expected to be completed by 2028, towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.

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Networked geothermal pilot project to be built in Boston, MA

ThinkGeoEnergy

In addition to replacing the current gas boiler loop for heat, the geothermal system will also provide in-unit cooling, thus eliminating the need for inefficient window air-conditioners. “Key to transitioning away from fossil fuels is to develop and expand reliable alternatives.

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Bedrock Energy completes inaugural geothermal HVAC project in Austin, Texas

ThinkGeoEnergy

Texas-based Bedrock Energy (Bedrock) has announced the completion of its inaugural geothermal project, a geothermal borefield and heating and cooling system at Building D of the Penn Field mixed-use office and retail campus in Austin. Originally developed in 1918 as an air base for the U.S.

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