WASHINGTON — The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) board of directors voted unanimously to present Southern Co./Gulf Power Co. with its Utility Excellence award, recognizing outstanding promotion of geothermal heat pumps by an electric service provider to its customers as an efficient, renewable-energy end-use alternative.
“GEO appreciates Gulf Power/Southern Company’s steadfast support of the geothermal heat pump [GHP] industry and our association,” said Tom Huntington, chairman, GEO, and CEO, WaterFurnace. “Utility promotion of GHPs as an integral part of their demand-side management is a key to the GHP industry’s future.”