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Installing the geothermal heat pump loop field.

Geothermal Industry Addresses Challenges and Opportunities

New report identifies barriers that hinder growth but predicts increase in residential GHP adoption

August 12, 2019

Manufacturers continue to remain enthusiastic about GHPs, but they agree that the geothermal industry has its work cut out for it.

Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Plant - Iceland - ACHR News

Geothermal Is Rising From the Ground Up

The global geothermal market is forecasted to reach $4 billion in 2024

Maria Taylor

March 11, 2019

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While geothermal still represents just a fraction of the overall energy market, a renewed interest in energy efficiency and clean, electric technologies is creating a favorable environment for growth. Per a December 2018 study by Global Market Insights Inc., the global geothermal market is forecasted to reach $4 billion in 2024.

HVAC Contractors Dig Into the Ground, Building One ‘Geo Hood’ at a Time

Geothermal retrofits could be the future of American power

Maria Taylor

March 11, 2019

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Alongside the big splashy geothermal developments, a smaller geothermal revolution is quietly gaining steam: neighborhood retrofits on ordinary subdivisions.

Now That Federal Tax Credits Have Been Reinstated, the HVAC Market Has Room for Growth

When loops go down, sales go up

Maria Taylor

March 11, 2019

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The NEWS spoke with Doug Dougherty, president and CEO of the Geothermal Exchange Organization, about the impact of the tax credit, trends in geothermal, and GEO’s increased focus on state-level policies.

WaterFurnace Intl. Inc.: Geothermal Heat Pump

January 13, 2019

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With a capacity range of 25-100 percent, the WaterFurnace variable capacity system will scale its output to what your building actually needs, maximizing occupant comfort levels.

The AHRI EDGE Geothermal Systems

December 1, 2018

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The geothermal market is growing and the HVAC contractor can find it profitable. In order to help contractors just getting into the field or give those who are in the field a few pointers, The NEWS teamed up with AHRI for this geothermal eBook.

Vertex mechanical technicians move the 4-ton Q Energy ground source heat pump into place during a retrofit. - The ACHR News

Retroactive Tax Credits for Geothermal and a Promising Future

Dan Vastyan

November 5, 2018

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The baffling element of the Omnibus spending bill passed by Congress in December 2015 was the lawmakers’ decision to extend residential and commercial tax credits for solar photovoltaics and big wind through 2021, while allowing similar incentives for ground source heat pumps and other “orphaned” technologies to die on the vine.

Dear Geothermal, They Say Now Is Your Time To Shine

Kyle Gargaro

October 15, 2018

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If there is someone out there with more industry passion than Jack DiEnna, I have yet to meet them. The best way to describe DiEnna would be the “godfather of geothermal.”

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Geothermal, Solar Technologies Boost Commercial Building Performance

Building owners are looking to increase performance despite higher upfront costs

Nicole Krawcke

July 16, 2018

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Commercial buildings have high energy needs, and it’s no secret that the HVACR system is one of the largest sources of electricity consumption in them. Since the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) began tracking energy use through its Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) in 1979, total energy consumption has almost doubled.

IGSHPA 2018 Conference Steve Smith, CEO, Enertech Global - ACHR News

IGSHPA Sets Out to Unify the Industry at Its 2018 Conference

Geothermal organization is hopeful the return of the tax credits propels sales in 2018 and beyond

Herb Woerpel

July 9, 2018

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Attendees of the 2018 International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) Conference and Expo were glowing with optimism, encouraged that the worst may be behind them.

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2016 WaterFurnace Annual Sales Meeting

WaterFurnace Intl. Inc. held its Annual Sales Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Posted: June 3, 2016.

Installing Geothermal in Detroit

A Detroit home receives an Earth Day geothermal upgrade. Posted: May 18, 2016.

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2019 November 4

Week 1: November 4
In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we look at trends in the smart thermostat market, and the opportunity those products provide contractors and homeowners.

Week 2: November 11
We also look at ways contractors are expanding their services and innovating to grow their businesses beyond a traditional HVAC model.

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