Ground Source Heat Pumps

HVAC Trends: The Geothermal Market

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

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.

Digging Into Geothermal Innovation at AHR Expo

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:11:00 -0400

Manufacturers highlighted new geothermal systems designed to improve efficiency and simplify installation, while offering better comfort to occupants.

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

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500

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

WaterFurnace Highlights Resiliency, Affordability

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

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

Residential Credits Wind Down, Commercial Geothermal Powers Ahead

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500

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.

Residential Heating Showcase 2025

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400

The residential heating showcase is designed to help HVAC contractors learn about the new heating equipment that is available for the upcoming cooler months.

WaterFurnace Celebrates Grand Opening of Headquarters Expansion

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400

The grand opening welcomed multiple state and local leaders, who joined more than 250 WaterFurnace employees to commemorate the milestone.

HVAC Q&A Episode 13: What’s Next for Geothermal HVAC?

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400

What’s next for geothermal after the “Big, Beautiful Bill” scrapped the residential clean energy credit? Here is what three geo experts had to say.

Running Low on R-454B? Dig Deeper

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

R-454B prices have skyrocketed 700% — and for contractors struggling to find supply, geothermal systems are beginning to stand out.

IRA Tax Credits Still Face the Axe in Senate Version of Big, Beautiful Bill

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

An amended bill slashes 25C and 25D, phases out clean energy production credits early, but also offers a glimmer of hope for the geothermal industry.

Survey: Cost Savings, Not Climate Concerns, Fuel Geothermal Decisions

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Homeowners put savings ahead of any other factor when it comes to considering whether to go geothermal. But they also put the initial cost of a system at the top of a list of concerns.

Geothermal Projects Stalled by Lack of Drilling Partners

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Geothermal HVAC demand is rising, but contractor success hinges on overcoming a driller shortage.

GOP Lawmakers Urge Elimination of Tax Credits for Geothermal Programs

Fri, 30 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400

A bill moving through the House aims to repeal federal tax credits for clean energy, including geothermal.

Outsourcing Geothermal Drilling is Tough When Drillers are Scarce

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Smart driller-contractor alliances can help both parties do more business.

Survey Shows 1 in 4 Commercial Building Managers Using Geothermal

keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

A comprehensive survey reveals the growing momentum of commercial geothermal HVAC, with one in four facility managers already adopting the technology and industry experts predicting continued expansion driven by tax incentives, energy efficiency, and technological advancements.

Geothermal Professionals See Growing Interest In Residential Projects

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Decarbonization goals, energy and cost savings, and incentives are among the drivers of the trend, those who work in the industry say.

Do Homeowners Want Geothermal?

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

A recent survey found that homeowners sorta kinda have some sort of knowledge on geothermal, and they sorta kinda are interested in installing geothermal. What is a contractor supposed to do with all this? How can they change indifference to acceptance?

What the Launch of Mission Geo Could Mean for the HVAC Industry

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

From newspapers to Reddit, Mission Geo is planning a giant public relations blitz for the geothermal industry.

100-Year-Old London Flats Prove Heat Pump Sceptics Wrong

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

An Edwardian-era social housing estate in Chelsea, central London, is the latest ‘complex to decarbonize’ building to get the renewable heating treatment, successfully busting myths about whether heat pumps can work for old and existing buildings.

Heating and Cooling the Communities of the Future – Geothermal, Geo-exchange and District Energy

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

The journey to net zero begins underground.

Neighborhood Network Geothermal Project Connects More Than Just Residents

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

While a shared system has been utilized before on college campuses or in hospitals, this is the first time in the United States that a utility company has ever installed geothermal across a neighborhood. And it happened because of a unique partnership.

Residential Heating Showcase 2024

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

The residential heating showcase is designed to help HVAC contractors learn about the new heating equipment that is available for the upcoming cooler months.

Chicago’s Booming Geothermal Market

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400

According to industry experts, the market for geothermal systems in Chicago is heating up.

Virginia Passes Geothermal Bill With Major Financial Incentives

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

The bill significantly reduces the cost of a geothermal installation, spurs job creation, and hopes to inspire more contractors to tap into the geothermal market.

Market for Geothermal Systems in Third-Largest U.S. Metro Area is Heating Up, Experts Say

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The Chicago area is one of the markets seeing an increased interest in geothermal systems from businesses and institutions like schools and governments.

Using Hydronic Systems to Advance Sustainability Goals

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Hydronic zone systems have proven themselves to be a sustainable heating and cooling option with a longer lifespan, and potential for cost savings.

How A Water-Source Heat Pump Works

Wed, 22 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400

To help the industry better promote geothermal heat pump technology, it first needs to have an understanding of exactly what is going on during its heating and cooling process.

Paris Olympics Won’t Have A/C

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Organizers for the Paris Olympics are working to keep athletes cool at the 2024 Olympic Games, but it doesn’t involve air conditioning. Instead, an underground cooling system will be installed.

A New Day for Earth Day: Decarbonization by Heat Pumps

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

As people around the world prepare to celebrate Earth Day, it’s a good time to incorporate renewable energy solutions, like Thermal Energy Networks (TENs), into the ongoing conversation.

Offering Geothermal a Smart Move for HVAC Contractors

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

With the geothermal market enjoying an enormous surge in popularity due to financial incentives and its reputation for sustainability, now is the time for contractors to strike while the iron is hot and add geothermal to their offerings.