Just In! for December 16, 2023

The weekly newsletter of the New York Geothermal Energy Organization (NY-GEO)

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NY-GEO 2024 CONFERENCES –

See details in the 2024 listings in the Events section below in green type.

Industry Updates:

Another Deadly Gas Explosion – WSYR-TV – “One person is dead following an explosion and house fire in Oneonta on Saturday, Dec. 9. Around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Otsego County 911 Center began receiving multiple calls about an explosion and house fire on Richards Avenue. The Oneonta Fire Department arrived on the scene and saw multiple residences had suffered serious damage, and one of the homes was on fire.” Thanks to NY-GEO member Paul Coons for this tip. Article link here.


US Senators Back No-Money-Down Approach for Geothermal Ground Loops – 15 U.S. Senators have signed a letter to the Treasury Department, asking for a guidance document to clarify that geothermal ground loop are eligible for third party ownership.  The letter notes, “The largest barrier to GHP adoption is the up-front cost required to install ground heat exchangers (or ‘ground loops’) that, once in place, serve as heating and cooling infrastructure.  Third-party ownership models – such as those used for residential solar energy systems – can help make the technology more affordable and accessible. Under this arrangement, a homeowner would pay little or no money up front, and instead make monthly payments to the third-party under a lease or energy services agreement … Low- and moderate-income households stand to benefit most from third-party ownership models since they can least afford the higher up-front cost of GHPs and would benefit the most from their efficiency.” The Senate letter follows an October 2022 House letter signed by a dozen Congress members. Link to the Senate letter here.

Senate letter lead sponsors Michael F. Bennet (CO) and Tammy Duckworth (IL)


 

NY-GEO Members Win Awards at Successful IGSHPA Conference – With  403 registrants from 40 countries and all 50 states, and the splashy release of a DOE report on geothermal as a grid cost reduction tool, the December 5th – 7th International Ground Source Heat Pump Conference in Las Vegas was a resounding success. NY-GEO members played a prominent role in the event and in fact took home two awards. The Commercial Innovation Award resulted in a tie with NY-GEO member Jim Thomas being one of two awardees for his work on the Moonshot Farm project. Below: Thomas, (R) of Thomas Geothermal Engineering, receives his award with Jack Dienna of GEO National and International Initiative to his left.


John Ciovacco, Amanda Schneck, Zach Fink, Joanne Coons and Christine Hoffer were recognized for their outstanding work on NY-GEO's successful 2023 Conference. Fink, Ciovacco, IGSPA Executive Director Jeff Hamilton and Hoffer (L to R) are shown below with the award.

The IGSHPA Newsletter featuring highlights from the conference, can be read here.

 


PSC Directs National Fuel to Do More for Shift to RenewablesMatt Glynn - Buffalo News - “The state Public Service Commission says National Fuel must go further with its long-term plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and give greater attention to the role of renewable energy sources. National Fuel was required to file a 20-year plan as the state starts to implement far-reaching changes in its energy policy. ‘While (National Fuel Gas) has filed a long-term plan pursuant to our gas planning order to reflect a modernized and revised approach to planning by a gas utility, there are many aspects of that plan that stakeholders found unacceptable,’ Among what the PSC directed National Fuel to do:

  • File plans for a pilot project comparing cold-climate air source heat pumps with hybrid heating systems.
  • Provide more-complete information on rate and bill impacts resulting from its long-term plan.
  • Develop criteria for determining when leak-prone pipe segments can be replaced with non-pipe alternatives.
  • Submit annual updates of its long-term plan each year for the next three years by May 31. The utility must submit its next long-term plan by Dec. 15, 2026."

Article link here.

PSC Commissioner John Maggiore (right) noted  “This order is closer to being a denial than an acceptance”


 

Massachusetts DPU Decides to Move Away from Natural Gas (Methane) for Residential Use Steve Hanley – Clean TechnicaWe covered the fact that the DPU rejected hybrid (heat pump + gas backup) systems in last week’s Just In!. But there is considerably more of substance in the “Future of Gas” order, and this article presents a summary. “Massachusetts has become the first US state to begin phasing out natural gas as a residential heating source. The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities on December 6, 2023 rejected arguments from utilities and the gas industry that proposed the use of 'renewable natural gas' and hydrogen as lower carbon alternatives to methane gas — popularly known as natural gas. Instead, the department ruled that the state should encourage a transition to using electricity for heating and other functions currently made possible by burning gas…The department rejected most of the utilities’ suggestions, with some of the only agreement coming on the idea that the companies should explore greater use of geothermal energy... Matt Rusteika of the Building Decarbonization Coalition said …’This order sets a strong precedent that (regulators are) going to stop skirting the science and start asking the hard questions…’ ” Article link here.

Under Governor Maura Healy, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has stepped up decarbonization efforts

 


Can For-Profit Gas Utilities Be Trusted to Plan Their Own Stagnation? – Maria McCoy - Institute for Local Self Reliance Energy Democracy Initiative - Pocdast host John Farrell and Ben Kuebrich, Public Advocate for the Alliance for a Green Economy, discuss New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act with a focus on what to expect when gas utilities do their own decarbonization planning and how states and clean energy advocates can actually address methane gas use in the buildings sector. Link to 40-minute podcast, transcript and summary of the conversation.



NY Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus Budget Endorses NY HEAT - Rebecca C. Lewis – City & State – “This year’s agenda is entitled 'A Demand for Justice,' and contains a number of big-ticket proposals…The caucus is also throwing its support behind what are expected to be two of the biggest climate change priorities in the upcoming session, the Climate Change Superfund Act and the New York HEAT Act. The former would require the most prolific polluters to pay $3 billion into a fund annually for 25 years that would be used to cover costs related to combating climate change. The latter would eliminate a subsidy for new gas hookups paid for by New Yorkers and cap utility bills for low-income ratepayers.”  Article link here.



EU Landmark Buildings Energy Performance Directive to Phase Out Fossil Fuels - Nikolaus J. Kurmayer – Euractive.com – “Fossil fuel boilers will need to be completely phased out by 2040 and subsidies cut from 2025 as part of a political agreement reached by EU legislators on Thursday evening (7 December) to revamp the bloc’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The end objective is to make Europe’s entire building stock climate neutral by 2050, in line with the European Union’s aim of cutting emissions to net zero by mid-century. ‘We have achieved something remarkable this evening. We created a blueprint for the transition towards a zero-emission building stock,’said Ciarán Cuffe, a green lawmaker from Ireland who was the lead speaker on the EPBD revision for the European Parliament.” Thanks to David Smedick of RMI for this tip. Article link here.

Ciarán Cuffe, Green Party member and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Ireland for the Dublin constituency since July 2019.



Gas Outage in Niagara Falls – Niagara Gazette – “An overnight warming shelter was set up at the John Duke Senior Center Monday night following a ‘sizable’ natural gas outage in the LaSalle area of the city on Monday. Niagara Falls firefighters were dispatched to the area of N. Military Road about 10:50 a.m. Monday after a private contractor struck a main natural gas pipeline while digging.” The outing was also covered by Channel 4 in Western NY, which reported “National Fuel… tells us they had to turn off 185 resident’s gas to fix the main line and are now going house to house to relight their gas services.”  Gazette story hereChannel 4 two-minute video here.


BDC Report: Neighborhood Scale – the Future of Building Decarbonization Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) - "Neighborhood-scale building decarbonization focuses on transitioning street segments, developments, or even entire neighborhoods to decarbonized energy sources and electric appliances with the end goal of managing the transition off of the gas system. It is intended to complement, not replace, the existing appliance-by-appliance approach to building decarbonization. The novelty, scale, and ambition of neighborhood-scale building decarbonization requires that we define terms, clarify objectives, collaborate on solutions, and educate strategic partners. The framework developed in this whitepaper is intended to serve as a springboard for conversations about how to accelerate decarbonization to improve the habitability and sustainability of the buildings in which we spend the majority of our lives." Report link here.


Inside Home Systems: A Guide to Heat Pumps Donovan Gordon - Realtor Magazine – “Homeowners in America installed 4 million heat pumps in 2022, beating out fossil-fuel-powered gas furnaces for the first time ever. Why? Cost savings, efficiency, versatility and safety. As heat pumps continue to go mainstream, it is increasingly important for real estate professionals to understand why these systems represent a major selling point and what buyers need to know. The best way to market and sell energy-efficient homes is to understand the benefits systems like heat pumps can deliver to builders, developers, homebuyers and the environment.” Article link here.

Donovan Gordon, NYSERDA’s  Director of Clean Heating & Cooling


 

Buildings Breakthrough at COP 28 – “On 6 December 2023, the Buildings Breakthrough was officially launched at COP28 UAE. The Buildings Breakthrough target: ‘Near-zero emission and resilient buildings are the new normal by 2030’... To date, 28 countries have joined the Buildings Breakthrough: Armenia, Austria, Canada, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Senegal, Sweden, Tunisia, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Zambia. In addition, the European Commission has endorsed the Buildings Breakthrough."  Article link here.


Video on UK Geothermal Installation Check out this 3-minute video that “showcases an installation of a a 12-kilowatt CTC GSi unit with an integrated hot water cylinder, connected to two 125-meter boreholes at Arden Winch, a commercial distributor of personal protective equipment and janitorial supplies.” Thanks to Stephen Bielby of the UK Ground Source Heat Pump Association for this tip.  Video link here.

Steve Barker, Managing Director of Arden Winch says, “I think the return on it is about seven or eight years, but it’s not just about the money, it’s about doing the right thing as well. Basically, we all know at the moment there’s an issue with gas for the whole of the UK, and obviously we won’t be reliant on gas any more.”




Seattle Passes Landmark Climate Policy to Transition Large Buildings to Clean Energy - Kim Petty – Sierra Club - "The Seattle City Council voted unanimously today (2023 12 12) to pass a landmark climate policy to transition large multi-family and commercial buildings away from fossil fuels and to clean electricity.  The policy, the Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS), is the first of its kind passed by a city in the Pacific Northwest and is one of the most ambitious in the nation. The BEPS policy is also expected to slash Seattle's total planet-warming building emissions 27% by mid-century. The vote comes just weeks after the Washington State Building Code Council finalized their landmark state building code, which almost entirely rules out the use of fossil fuels in new construction in the State.  Under the proposed policy, buildings over 20,000 square feet in Seattle will be required to start reducing their greenhouse gas emissions incrementally beginning in 2031, with all covered commercial buildings reaching net zero emissions by 2045 and all multifamily buildings by 2050."  Article link here.

Community members at the Earth Day, 2023 rally in support of BEPS policy.  Attribution - GROWING BOY MEDIA LLC

 

Electrification and Rental Properties – Meenakshi Venkatraman and Srinidhi Sampath Kumar – California Housing Partnership - “One of the most pressing challenges in electrifying multifamily housing is the issue of split incentives for housing providers. Although housing providers want to prioritize the health, comfort and safety of residents by transitioning to all electric buildings, they encounter many difficulties trying to finance electrification. This report describes how utility allowance methods affect a property’s operating income and residents’ energy burdens, and it examines the impact of utility allowances on affordable housing electrification.” Thanks to Srinidhi Sampath-Kumar' from RMI and Dan Carpenter-Gold from the Public Health Law Center for this tip Report link here. And here is a 2-pager on NY’s policy.

Yale Poll: Americans Like Home Electrification — But Also Still Love Their Gas Stoves – Tik Root – Canary Media – “Most Americans would prefer to live in a home where almost all major appliances run on electricity — but only if they can keep their gas stoves. Just 31 percent want to go fully electric…If you combine those who said they would go fully electric with the 29 percent who would do so except for their gas stove, that means six in 10 Americans are ready to decarbonize. As a starting point, this is quite encouraging.” Article link here.


UK Heat Pump Applications Surge – Gov. UK press release - "More families are choosing to ditch fossil fuel boilers for a cleaner alternative, after the government increased its grant by 50% for new heat pumps – making it one of the most generous schemes in Europe. The number of new applications to the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme in the first week since the grant uplift (to £7,500) reached 1,150 – more than 3 times higher than the average weekly rate prior to the change. In the subsequent 3 weeks, new applications have remained nearly 60% higher than the previous weekly average." Thanks to Stephen Bilby at UK GSHPA for this tip. Press release link here.


Report: A Regulator’s Blueprint for 21st Century Gas Utility Planning

Sarah Steinberg - Advanced Energy United – “As you all know, the regulatory tools we have in our toolkit today are inadequate to meet the demands of the energy transition. This guide is meant to help state regulators, commission staff, and regulatory advocates create new, or update existing, gas utility planning processes. The paper lays out key process and analytical features of gas plans, provides a more in-depth look at a few key elements (like Non-Pipeline Alternatives), and then reviews existing processes from the Pacific Northwest, New York, Michigan, Colorado, and British Columbia.” From the report:

“Gas utilities are experiencing four primary headwinds:

1. The lifetime costs of electric appliances are comparable to gas appliances;

2. States, cities, and the federal government are adopting decarbonization policies;

3. Gas prices are increasingly volatile and are more heavily influenced by global supply and demand dynamics; and

4. Utility delivery system investments are outpacing load growth.” 70-page report link here.

From the Advanced Energy United report

 

 

History of Gas Stove Research – Jackson Goldman - PSE (Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy) – This blog documents research on the impact of gas stoves from 1970 to 2023, with links to numerous studies. Thanks to Irene Weiser from Fossil Free Tomkins for this tip.  Blog link here.


Fossil Fuel Companies Lobbying Hard for Hydrogen – Jimmy Cloutier – as reported in Renewable Energy World – Fossil fuel companies, which have promoted hydrogen as a catch-all solution to climate change, rank among the top lobbying spenders this year as the Biden administration prepares to direct billions of dollars in federal subsidies to scale up hydrogen production. Many climate advocates support this move for hard to electrify sectors – and not the heating of buildings - but warn against incentivizing hydrogen projects that could prolong the use of fossil fuels (e.g., “blue hydrogen” from natural gas using carbon capture, a nascent technology still in early development). Article link here.


Contractor's Corner:

Clean Heat Program – At the December 14th Clean Heat Stakeholders meeting there were a number program elements presented and discussed, including a set of 2024 promotional rates and changes to the definition of a full load heating system. Link to Clean Heat Program Resources here.  Here is the current set of contacts for the New York Clean Heat Program.


Climate Updates:

Reviewing COP 28 –Now that the COP 28 Climate negotiations are over, we’d like to present you with a range of assessments of the results. 

·      Pro from Stand Earth - “COP28 Sounds the Death Knell for Fossil Fuels”

·      Con from Democracy Now – “Phase Down, Not Phase Out: COP28 Deal on Fossil Fuels Disappoints Activists & Vulnerable States”

·      Pro from Green BuilderDelegates from the Recent COP23 Meetings in Dubai are Celebrating an Unlikely Breakthrough”

·      Mainstream from Reuters – “Nations Strike Deal at COP28 to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels”


And here’s what many are describing as the key goal to emerge from COP 28:

Older Voters Are Second Only to Young People in Share of ‘Climate Voters’ - Marianne Lavelle – Inside Climate News – “On the front line of the drive for U.S. political action on climate, the youth movement has had a largely unsung partner—one with more experience, greater resources and often, ample time to devote to the cause. Voters aged 65 and older are second only to those between the ages of 18 and 34 in naming climate and the environment their highest political priorities, according to a new 18-state study”. Article link here.

Democrats Revolt Against Biden Plan for Expanded Gas Exports - by Saul Elbein – The Hill –“The Biden administration’s plans for increased natural gas exports are causing a revolt within the Democratic Party…Democratic senators, led by Ed Markey (Mass., pictured below ), have called on the administration to stop investing in gas plants abroad, noting that the administration has already spent $1.8 billion on overseas fossil fuel plants this year alone, along with voting at the World Bank to direct $400 million in new gas financing to poorer countries…. ‘The United States can’t preach temperance from a bar stool, and right now, America is drunk on oil and gas production and exports,’ Markey wrote…In addition, 32 Democratic members of Congress urged the administration in November to begin planning for the end of fossil fuels."   Article link here.

Senator Ed Markey (MA)



Frequent Sources for Just In! briefs:

Green Energy Times

City & State First Read

POLITICO Weekly NY & NJ Energy email)

Canary Media

National Building Electrification Network & Sunstone Strategies



Just in! thanks NY-GEO board member John Ciovacco of Aztech Geothermal for his frequent proofreading contributions to this publication and Paul Maliszewski for his work on the briefs.



EVENTS:


*Indicates a New Listing or Updated Information

*2024 12 18 – Inflation Reduction Act Webinar w Assembly Members Pat Fahy, John McDonald, LCV – 6 pm ET – “Join Assemblymembers Pat Fahy, John McDonald, and the New York League of Conservation Voters for a webinar on the Inflation Reduction Act. Learn about tax credits, rebates, new policies, and more you're able to take advantage of under this historic legislation.” Register here (and change to your name)

 

*2024 12 19 – POLITICO Review of COP 28 Summit – 10 am ET – "At the COP28 Summit,... negotiators (worked on)… what to do about the future of fossil fuels, the role of nuclear, and where pledges stand to support climate-vulnerable developing countries. Join POLITICO, E&E News and POLITICO EU reporters as they discuss the takeaways from the two-week conference.” Register here.

 

*2024 01 08 – NY Renews Climate State of the State Press Conference – 11 am ET – “Join us for our virtual ‘Climate State of the State’ press conference to discuss this year's climate justice priorities: the People's Climate Justice Budget and Climate Jobs and Justice Package. The press conference will include a bench of legislative speakers, as well as a Q&A for press only, at the end of the event.” Register here.

 

*2024 01 10 – IGSHPA Town Hall with Pete Prydybasz on The Importance of a Site Survey – 11:30 am ET – “Pete Prydybasz of B.J. Terroni will be speaking…on how a geothermal heat pump operates and what conditions must exist and be addressed at the site in order for the installation to be successful.” Register here.

 

*2024 01 16 – Start of 10 Week Online Certified GeoExchange Design (CDG) Course with Ed Lohrenz Running until March 19th – Tuesdays Noon to 11:30 am ET – “Live, Online & Interactive: Cost: USD $1,850 – Register here 10 live online presentations, PDFs of C-448 Standard and Design of Ground Source Heat Pump Systems and PDF of presentation slides. Cost: USD $1,600 – Register here. 10 live online presentations and PDF of presentation slides.

 

*2024 22 to 24 – Online Accredited Installer Training with Ewbank Testing – This Accredited Installer Course will be taught online over the course of three days. Cost includes all materials (digital) needed for course, 3 years of IGSHPA membership & AI Certification.” Register here. To register through Farmingdale State College, click here.

 

*2024 01 23 - Renewable Heat Now’s Rally & Lobby Day for the NY HEAT Act in Albany – 11 am to 4pm ET – “Join Renewable Heat Now and multiple allied groups in calling on Governor Hochul and the legislature to put the NY HEAT Act in the budget!

·      11:00 We will gather in an area of the Legislative Office Building (LOB) known as the 3rd Floor Terrace. There you'll sign in and meet up with your lobby team leader. Coffee and bagels will be provided. You can leave your coat etc. in this area during the day.

·      12:00-12:30 Rally on the Million Dollar Staircase in the Capitol Building.

·      12:30-1:30 Lunch on the 3rd Floor Terrace of the LOB

·      1:30-4:00 Lobby visits with your team Click here for more.

 

2024 01 24 to 26 – IGSHPA Accredited Installer Workshop - Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center at Farmingdale State College – “The three-day comprehensive Installation Workshops are designed for GSHP installers, contractors, dealers, home builders, manufacturers, distributors, architects, heating and cooling mechanical engineers, trench/water well drilling contractors, and anyone who desires a working knowledge of this innovative technology. Representatives from public utilities, and rural electric cooperatives can also benefit from training. Information gathered from the workshops can help utility representatives serve as a source of information regarding money-saving concepts.” Register here.


2024 01 26 – IGSHPA Dig Deeper - GHP Impact Analysis – 11:30 am ET – Speaker: Jeff Winick & Sean Porse of U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Office, “In Fiscal Year 2022, with GTO support, ORNL and NREL conducted a modeling assessment of the grid impacts resulting from the mass deployment of GHPs. Modeled changes in end use load profiles for the US building stock and their impacts on the bulk power system were analyzed under various carbon policy, electrification, and sensitivity scenarios using capacity expansion modeling (ReEDS) and production cost modeling (PLEXOS). The results demonstrate GHPs’ significant aggregate value to a decarbonizing grid through reduced infrastructure requirements, reduced emissions, and improved grid efficiency.” Register here

 

2024 NY-GEO 2024 Conferences

Yes That’s Plural

We are excited to share there will be two conference events in 2024 with content focused on both the diverse residential and commercial markets in NYS.  The programs will include dynamic keynote speakers and panels, educational tracks that are relevant and applicable, and an opportunity to network with exhibitors showcasing products and services that will support and advance your knowledge. For information on the NY City Conference see 2024 10 21 to 23 listing below.

 

2024 04 8&9 - Albany - Once again hosted at the Albany Marriott, we bring together the best of the best in the Geothermal Heat Pump Industry. We will open with an exhibitor mixer on April 8 followed by a full day of programming on the 9th with focused attention on Upstate.  NY-GEO 2023 maxed out with attendees and exhibitors, so register today if you don’t want to miss out.  

·      To register and learn more about becoming a sponsor and or exhibitor - Click Here 

·      Book your stay at the Albany Marriott by Clicking Here

 

Not a Member? CLICK HERE to Join! 

 

2024 05 28 to 30IGSHPA Research Conference - The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) is pleased to announce that the next IGSHPA Research Conference will be held at Polytechnique Montréal. This is the fourth in a series of research conferences held in Denver (2017), Stockholm (2018), and Las Vegas (2022).  Conference website here


2024 10 21 to 23 NY-GEO 2024 – New York City - The New York Brooklyn Bridge Marriott will host a two-day conference with sessions and tracks, the NY-GEO Annual Dinner, and a day of local project site tours. This is NY-GEO's first conference Downstate and will emphasize content on how to address densely populated areas and large commercial buildings.

·      To register and learn more about becoming a sponsor and or exhibitor - Click Here 

·      Book your stay at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott by Clicking Here

 

NY-GEO Members can attend the conferences at a discounted rate, so now is a good time to renew your membership through 2024.


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New Yorkers for Clean Power is proud to lead the charge for green jobs through Clean Energy Careers NY, a collaborative initiative to create equitable clean energy careers pathways in New York to help achieve the state’s climate and clean energy goals…”We're excited to launch the Clean Energy Careers New York Newsletter! The newsletter is chock-full of Clean Energy Careers NY resources, event information, job opportunities, and more. If you're a job seeker, a trainer, an employer, or a clean energy advocate, this newsletter is for you! (listed 2023 07 22) Read the newsletter here.

 

The Building Performance Contractors Association (BPCA) Career Center is here. 

Ongoing – NYSERDA is hiring! The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has ongoing recruitment opportunities. Join our email list or check this page periodically to learn about new career opportunities. All qualified individuals will be evaluated for each relevant position for which they apply. Opportunities include:

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