Massachusetts bill proposes geothermal utility model for clean building heating and cooling
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Summary
A bill in Massachusetts proposes creating a regulatory framework for geothermal utilities, which would use networked geothermal systems to heat and cool buildings cleanly and affordably. The article explores how these systems work (using underground loops to transfer heat), the benefits (reduced fossil fuel dependence, lower costs, grid resilience), and the challenges (high upfront costs, regulatory hurdles). It highlights growing interest in geothermal networks as a utility model, with advocates calling for new regulations to support their expansion as a clean energy solution for buildings.
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As geothermal networks grow, so does the call for a new utility model.
The goal is to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for heating and cooling, which accounts for a significant portion of building emissions.
A bill in Massachusetts would create a framework for a geothermal utility, with the aim of heating and cooling buildings cleanly and affordably.
