IGSHPA and GEO Announces Transfer of IGSHPA from OSU
Creates partnership of trade associations representing geothermal heat pump industry
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) and the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) announced the confirmation of the transfer of IGSHPA from Oklahoma State University (OSU). Following a June vote by the OSU board of regents to approve the transfer of IGSHPA to GEO, the GEO board of directors, its staff, and OSU worked tirelessly to develop a plan for a smooth transition. The result of these efforts has created a partnership of trade associations representing the ground source/geothermal heat pump industry, poised to become an integral part of federal and state energy policies going forward.
With this new structure, GEO and IGSHPA will work together to grow the industry with GEO continuing to deliver advocacy and be a strong voice at federal and state levels for policies to address building decarbonization and beneficial electrification. IGSHPA will continue to develop and deliver training and standards that protect the integrity of the technology and ensure industry professionals have the skills, certifications, and accreditations to safeguard the proper design and installation of systems. Coordination with geothermal heat pump industry stakeholders and partners will be a key component of the effort going forward.