Geothermal market - Articles

Northern Virginia Wants to Turn Data Center Waste Heat into a Community Resource

Turning data center waste heat into a regional energy asset

June 2, 2026

As Northern Virginia’s data center boom strains power, water, and infrastructure, industry leaders are turning to district energy to transform waste heat into a scalable, low-carbon resource.

DOE Announces $14M Geothermal Project in Pennsylvania

Project could spur wider geothermal adoption in the U.S.

Chris Gray

April 16, 2026

A new project will explore the potential for geothermal power in the U.S., which could change the landscape for the HVAC industry.

HVAC Trends: The Geothermal Market

What’s it like, what’s to come?

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 3, 2026

Climate Control Group’s Dan Ellis discusses the commercial and residential geothermal market and how tax incentives (or lack thereof) have affected its adoption, new opportunities for geothermal installation and application, and solutions contractors can employ to offset geothermal cost.

Enertech Global Announces Tim Wright as CEO

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 22, 2026

Wright has spent much of his career alongside the team he now leads. He harbors a deep knowledge of Enertech and a strong appreciation for its potential.

End of Section 25D Tax Credit Could Cut Residential Geothermal Shipments by 50%

The loss of a tax incentive will hurt the market, but experts see plenty of positives

Matt Jachman

February 25, 2026

Those in the geothermal business see plenty of opportunity, but say the expiration of a tax credit for residential projects is a setback.

Six Trends Reshaping Building Performance in 2026

From continuous commissioning to AI-enabled analytics, here’s what’s driving the next era of building performance in 2026

Austin Keating

February 11, 2026

How building owners and operators are rethinking performance, resilience, and compliance as new pressures reshape the industry.

AHR Expo 2026

WaterFurnace Highlights Resiliency, Affordability

New commercial products were also featured at the AHR Expo

Joanna R. Turpin

February 3, 2026

WaterFurnace focused on accelerating geothermal adoption by emphasizing grid resiliency and affordability.

Residential Credits Wind Down, Commercial Geothermal Powers Ahead

With federal incentives still in play, commercial geothermal projects are gaining ground

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 13, 2025

Residential credits are set to sunset, but commercial geothermal continues to gain momentum thanks to not-yet-expiring tax incentives, innovation, and maturing tech. For HVACR contractors, the next wave of geothermal growth hinges on training and design expertise.