tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24128738643291946992024-02-26T09:34:18.343-08:00Egg Geo NewsUpdates on the Egg Geo WorldJay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-21325251075001324682020-12-24T08:41:00.001-08:002021-08-05T04:53:01.498-07:00Meet Stan Newton, A Jolly Good Fellow<p> </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiig5yvdhZLyndWXN0gFoGhyHuzMtj39A7UPlWHTpG8dEbSW5J9o1ZnYAb8_o3lCVPGN3em3cY-lKbuWZ2xa6opP96YVCWdK_Eu0EqKXlNuDW7k43mUbgfTdKJtznXjo0dO15ugQNBiyZc/s1054/Slide2.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="717" data-original-width="1054" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiig5yvdhZLyndWXN0gFoGhyHuzMtj39A7UPlWHTpG8dEbSW5J9o1ZnYAb8_o3lCVPGN3em3cY-lKbuWZ2xa6opP96YVCWdK_Eu0EqKXlNuDW7k43mUbgfTdKJtznXjo0dO15ugQNBiyZc/w400-h272/Slide2.PNG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Uncle Paul's Pizza in NYC</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">I woke up on April 09, 2020 to this email from Stan, my senior partner:</span></h3><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Jay,</i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Last week I saw a live national TV interview with the Owner of Uncle Paul’s Pizza located in the virus war zone. He was being interviewed because he was donating free pies to all the health workers in NYC, even though his store was shut down. A very selfless thing to do. </i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>I called Uncle Paul’s Pizzeria and spoke to a man, Leo, the Owner I had seen on TV. I told him we would be pleased to express our appreciation of his efforts by donating to his cause. He gave me his email to make arrangements. Sharon took it from there and after several days and a little phone number confusion, Leo received the donation today and he was most pleased with it – see his email below.</i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>One day, when you are in NY, perhaps you could go by there and have a pie. Let Leo know you are Jay Egg – the man whose name was on the company credit card used for the donation. I am sure Leo will express his appreciation. </i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>I am most anxious to hear what you thought of his pie</i>.</span></span></p></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">According to <a href="https://bit.ly/NYCPizzaUnclePauls" target="_blank">a news report</a>: </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Uncle Paul's Pizza near Grand Central had seen an 85 percent decline in traffic due to the coronavirus pandemic, causing owner Dino Redzik to close down four other locations and furlough nearly 100 employees. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can read the gratitude of the owner in the text shown in the cover image. </span></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stan Strikes Again</span></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The backstory is that after 27 years in business my wife Kristy suffered aneurysms in her brain. <a href="http://bit.ly/MothersDayKristyEgg" target="_blank">That story is here</a>.</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"> After a short time, I realized that the medical costs were skyrocketing. Stan explained the </span><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">their</span><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"> company health insurance was the best they could find, and agreed to bring Egg Geo on as one of his partner companies.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We quickly became involved in deeper engineering projects, and Kristy slowly went back to school in 2018 overcoming setbacks to study Public Health and Epidemiology. Her interest was piqued after overhearing a conversation about a New York neighborhood that was battling social injustice, <i>Legionella</i> and other Public Health concerns.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In order to continue to build the Clean Heating and Cooling Industry (geothermal heating and cooling), Egg Geo continued to provide teaching and educational opportunities all over the world. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Po2Azb6ULI6Wdu_Pm9-feJdyIs2VTnhOcXEq3BY9-Y5f0jiWdE2FeZDPAHNhpHUsC3aufufHSScDpV35lcTTzNlZwkXI1XP1jH8IvUfOgzW0cja7zx8ISv_HroFX7cReATL6qDstZnk/s1012/Slide3.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="1012" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Po2Azb6ULI6Wdu_Pm9-feJdyIs2VTnhOcXEq3BY9-Y5f0jiWdE2FeZDPAHNhpHUsC3aufufHSScDpV35lcTTzNlZwkXI1XP1jH8IvUfOgzW0cja7zx8ISv_HroFX7cReATL6qDstZnk/w640-h240/Slide3.PNG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Some of the team: Joe Potter, Stephanie and Justin Mariniak, with Jay Egg in the back</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As we entered into the Pandemic, it became clear that our long-time presence with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Professionals (</span><span style="font-family: arial;">IAPMO) was going to take a front seat, and as Kristy began to put her healthcare</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> degrees to work, we were pulled into multiple committees to write codes and standards to protect public health and safety from current and future pandemics</span><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Working in New York with multiple government and scholastic agencies, we have found this to be quite a blessing to the business and to Kristy's progress in the industry.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move forward, I think that it's fitting to recognize some of the heroes out there that go about doing so much good. Perhaps, a little too quietly. As Kristy shared privately after her graduation celebration, <i>"Stan will never know how much his faith in me has meant. I know now that I am again useful; he made me believe in myself again".</i></span></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEich8fgx0avmnUWgYro9Gs3RO_ibpQGS3uk1BJV9asoNtlwqBWvz2XcrffE2rEEy4SxWp7BPwPLoGnT6LNbiYvCh6z0kgj6OZEmdGDDse6XLSly8XmNHLs1Bq6qJ85ZepzCVvR5EekLUBw/s843/Slide4.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="843" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEich8fgx0avmnUWgYro9Gs3RO_ibpQGS3uk1BJV9asoNtlwqBWvz2XcrffE2rEEy4SxWp7BPwPLoGnT6LNbiYvCh6z0kgj6OZEmdGDDse6XLSly8XmNHLs1Bq6qJ85ZepzCVvR5EekLUBw/w640-h308/Slide4.PNG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, Stan Newton. </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">PS: Kristy Graduated with Degree in Bachelor of Science in Public Health & Epidemiology in December 2020!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisaX182S8iIgHjOxle_8D6C9g049AAZHNdL5n5jQnvMLe7OkbUb9AsRpYGIO-sorXPgtXmbWTUsZoVfQKT_Wm_6iiNbKuXoEcHPCCTZ4pcWxKInw9VGGnr32E975j8BZb7dVSrY-KdMbs/s929/Slide5.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="929" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisaX182S8iIgHjOxle_8D6C9g049AAZHNdL5n5jQnvMLe7OkbUb9AsRpYGIO-sorXPgtXmbWTUsZoVfQKT_Wm_6iiNbKuXoEcHPCCTZ4pcWxKInw9VGGnr32E975j8BZb7dVSrY-KdMbs/w640-h480/Slide5.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-7bb9ff65-7fff-bc23-53bd-3282806f7f5a"><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-75389101647687264102016-02-03T09:36:00.000-08:002016-02-03T09:36:19.930-08:00Webinar Promises Answers to Cooling Tower Problems<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">New York City sees it, and they don’t have a water shortage.
Nashville Airport sees it, and they’ve got plenty of water. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I hear that even Disney in Florida is doing
it. We’d all better know how to do it, or we’ll be playing catch-up. What is
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“It” is cooling- tower-elimination by going to
geothermal. If cooling towers were ever “cool’, they have lost their charm (<a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-cooling-towers-20160102-story.html">LA
Times</a>; <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/05/nyregion/new-york-officials-move-to-regulate-towers-tied-to-legionnaires-disease-outbreak.html?_r=0">NY
Times</a>). Cooling towers in commercial buildings are the number two consumer
of potable water, using more water than landscape irrigation or the office
cafeteria/kitchen facilities. Only the restrooms use more water (national
average) than <a href="http://www3.epa.gov/watersense/commercial/docs/factsheets/offices_fact_sheet_508.pdf">cooling
towers in commercial buildings</a><b>. </b></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://goo.gl/ivFyZE" target="_blank">Tune in to a webinar</a> sponsored by <a href="https://goo.gl/ivFyZE" target="_blank">California-Geo</a> on Thursday, February 4th at <span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">11:30
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Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-73848802924997109112015-10-02T08:45:00.000-07:002015-10-02T08:45:36.949-07:00Geothermal Advances That Are Engineered to Save Money <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I don’t like to admit it, but I’m becoming an “old-timer” in
the geothermal HVAC industry. Regardless,
I have made a commitment to continue to look for better ways to do things. If you need a quick review of geothermal
heating and cooling, this article is a quick and fun read from <a href="http://mechanical-hub.com/sites/hydronics/is-geothermal-hvac-disruptive/">Mechanical
Hub</a>; it should get you right up to speed.</div>
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Most geothermal systems start with a vertical closed
loop-field. The biggest expense relative
to geothermal systems is often the unseen, underground heat exchanger, made of
High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE).
Drilling, HDPE pipe and labor combine to cause these loop-fields run up
the cost of a geothermal HVAC system to roughly 3 times what a standard air
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When pipe manufacturer, “<a href="http://www.versaprofiles.com/en/geothermal"><span style="color: blue;">Versaprofiles</span></a>” sent me
some information on their “<i>thermally
enhanced HDPE pipe</i>”, I didn’t have especially high hopes. The pipe costs about twice what standard HDPE
costs. It is however 75% more conductive
that standard HDPE pipe. That translates
to about 11% less drilling. That doesn’t
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I called an engineer that had specified the thermally
enhanced pipe on the College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL Campus. Norbert Repka, PhD was hard to pin down, and
when I did get him on the phone, his first comment was, “I don’t know what I’ve
got to tell you about the pipe; we’ve only just finished the drilling.” What I
wanted to know was what made Norbert choose the pipe, and did he see an
advantage. Norbert spent about 10 minutes on the phone with me. </div>
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Norbert’s calculations showed that for their purposes, the
pipe provides a 25% improvement in performance, and that they could save about
5% on borehole length. He said that with nearly 100 boreholes drilled they
saved (eliminated) 5 boreholes due to the higher thermal conductivity of the
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">College saved Tens of Thousands on <br />Loop Field with Thermally Enhanced HDPE</span></td></tr>
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I looked into multiple projects, many of which showed even
better results. St. Laurent Sports Complex completed in 2013 is another example
of a project that saved considerable resources on loop-field costs.</div>
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New York City Transit Authority is planning a test with the
thermally enhanced HDPE pipe on their facilities. It’s no secret that New York is a hot bed of
activity for geothermal efforts, thanks in part to the efforts of <a href="http://ny-geo.org/"><span style="color: blue;">NY-Geo</span></a>.
Anything that can save space and first cost is getting noticed.</div>
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Even with Norbert’s conservative calculations, he said the
net savings were about $64,000. That means that if they followed the
manufacturer’s estimated 11% reduction in borehole length (rather than the 5%
they conservatively used), the savings might have been closer to $130,000.
Either way, it was a win; both in time and money. In my opinion the pipe is a
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featured in a product showcase on Wednesday at 3:30 at the <a href="http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/conf/"><span style="color: blue;">IGSHPA Expo</span></a> in Kansas City next
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Industry Stakeholders have created a website with vast
resources to educate the public on geothermal heat pumps. The “<a href="http://www.geothermalday.com/geo_kids"><span style="color: blue;">Geothermal Day</span></a>” Website aims to raise awareness about environmental and economic
benefits of geothermal energy and its vital role in building a clean and secure
energy future. We are inviting industry partners, communities, businesses and
educators to join efforts to advance further understanding and acceptance of
geothermal technology as an unlimited, renewable form of energy. Join us by
co-creating and sharing educational resources and participating in interactive
activities in local communities and on-line. </div>
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Jay Egg is a geothermal consultant, writer, and the owner of
<a href="http://www.egggeo.com/"><span style="color: blue;">EggGeotherma</span>l</a>. He has <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0071792686/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687442&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0071746102&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0V0BE4XP8ZD50MYH10VQ"><span style="color: blue;">co-authored
two textbook</span>s</a> on geothermal HVAC systems published by <a href="http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?isbn=0071746102"><span style="color: blue;">McGraw-Hill
Professional</span></a>. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:jayegg.geo@gmail.com">jayegg.geo@gmail.com</a>
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Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-72366210257951418092015-09-21T06:10:00.000-07:002015-09-22T04:05:50.860-07:00Geothermal Workshop Atlanta; ASHRAE Building<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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GEOTHERMAL INDUSTRY EXPERTS are assembling at the ASHRAE Building in Atlanta, GA for a Geothermal Workshop on Thursday, September 24<sup>th</sup>, 2015.</h3>
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pub/liu-xiaobing/48/947/18" target="_blank">Dr Xiaobing Liu</a>, of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
will be presenting in this “learning laboratory” as he reviews the performance
of the two systems heating and cooling ASHRAE’s Head Quarters. Which systems performs best, and by how much
and why? You’ll get to see all the facts
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<i><b>The program offers Continuing Education Credits!</b></i> Field trips
to other sites such as <a href="http://www.proudgreenhome.com/articles/for-an-education-about-sustainable-living-see-the-bosch-experience-center-at-serenbe-video/" target="_blank">Serenbe</a> are available.</div>
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Some of the other great educational opportunities include:</h3>
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<b>Paul Bony</b>, Director of Renewables and Contractor
Development, Electric and Gas Industry Association, Sacramento, CA: CONSUMER
FINANCING - AN IMPORTANT (AND UNDERUTILIZED) BRIDGING TOOL FOR THE GHP MARKET </div>
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<b>Deborah Fritz</b>, Senior Associate, Lord Aeck Sargent
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<b>Paul McCarty</b>, Mechanical Engineer, US Army Engineering and
Support Center, Huntsville, AL: GROUND SOURCE HEATING AND COOLING: HOW IT WORKS
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<b>Keith Swilley</b>, Marketing Manager, Gulf Power Company,
Pensacola FL: SUCCESS STORIES, MARKET POTENTIAL AND MARKET PREDICTIONS FOR THE
GEOTHERMAL INDUSTRY IN THE SOUTHEAST</div>
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<i>-and many more!</i></div>
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Sign up now for the <a href="http://www.agwt.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=203">Geothermal
Workshop at the ASHRAE Head-Quarters</a>!</div>
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Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-25119995399090007432015-09-01T07:47:00.000-07:002015-09-01T07:47:18.291-07:00New York City GEOTHERMAL HEATING & COOLING WORKSHOP on September 9, 2015<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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New York City GEOTHERMAL HEATING & COOLING WORKSHOP on September 9, 2015 at the NYC Transit
Building, 2 Broadway, NY, NY 10004<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.agwt.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=210">This program</a>
is geared toward building owners, potential end-users and professionals that design,
install, finance, inspect, maintain, approve, recommend or regulate geothermal
systems.</div>
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Geothermal is the most cost effective technology for reducing
CO2 emissions, heating and cooling costs for buildings. This program will bring
you up to speed on the latest technology applications in the ground-source
heating and cooling industry. This is a <i>MUST-ATTEND
</i>program for anybody wanting to retrofit or build new homes, multifamily
units or commercial buildings.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The program will include continuing education credits:</div>
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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT ARCHITECT CREDITS – 7.25 LUS
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AMERICAN INST. OF ARCHITECTS (PROVIDER #G521) IGSHPA ACCREDITED INSTALLERS –
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The <a href="http://www.agwt.org/sites/default/files/civicrm/persist/contribute/files/Geo%20-%20NYC%2C%20NY%20Web%20announcement%286%29.pdf">Geothermal
Workshop in NYC</a> on September 9<sup>th</sup> is featuring presenters such as
Thomas Abdallah, Chief, Environmental Engineering, MTA New York City Transit NY
and Samara Swanston, Legislative Attorney, NYC Council Infrastructure Division,
Committee on Environmental Protection, New York, NY.</div>
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All attendees MUST PRE-REGISTER (registration and payment
made by September 7 at 5PM) and show photo identification to security when
entering the building. If you are not on the registration list you will not be
able to attend. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The program draws on the experience & expertise of
industry and agency professionals and will provide a unique opportunity for
exchange of information among policy makers involved in energy issues and
specialists involved with the design, construction and permitting of ground
source geothermal systems for cooling and heating. Geothermal has the potential to become the
technology of choice among those considering “green energy” options for
commercial or residential installations.
This one-day program is an incredible opportunity to learn from
experienced professionals who are on the forefront of geothermal
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Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-55988943900681246172015-08-28T01:24:00.000-07:002015-08-28T01:24:30.554-07:00Geothermal Cover Story in MN “Contractor Magazine”<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Interest in geothermal technologies is growing as more trade
and general consumer magazines are making "geothermal" the topic of focus. The <a href="https://mnphcc.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/Contractor/mnphcc_contractor_august15web.pdf">August,
2015 issue of “Contractor”</a>, the
official publication of the <a href="http://www.mnphcc.org/contractor-magazine">Minnesota
Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors</a> saw that and ran with
it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I loved the art work for the cover and the article, and
especially the fact that they are encouraging their readers to get in and get trained.
The article repeats, “Geothermal HVAC <b><i>is
the way </i></b>the industry is going, and right now is the perfect time to get
in. Here are some pointers that will help you to get involved and claim your
piece of a phenomenal growth market.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (<a href="http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/conf/">IGSHPA</a>) and the Geothermal
Exchange Organization (<a href="https://www.geoexchange.org/">GEO</a>) are your
resources for all of these efforts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t forget to get your name and support onto the <a href="http://www.geothermalday.com/">National Geothermal Day</a> website, www.geothermalday.com.
These are the groups to which you and others can and should go to in order to
get information, training, and to list your company as a geothermal heating and
cooling entity.<o:p></o:p></div>
Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-91803582776960545372015-08-27T11:40:00.000-07:002015-08-31T06:38:02.996-07:00Pittsburgh Geothermal Field Trip: Frick Park Environmental Center<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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"GEOTHERMAL" IS ONE WORD THAT SHOULD DENOTE A SINGULAR VISION in the collective minds of consumers; “Energy from the Earth”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Refreshing” is another word that describes how the <a href="http://www.netl.doe.gov/File%20Library/Events/2015/geothermal%20workshop/Final-Agenda.pdf">Geothermal
Direct Use Technology & Marketplace Forum</a> was conducted in Pittsburgh
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There is a good movement afoot at the DOE’s Geothermal Technologies
Office (GTO) and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), and it
involves “connecting” all of the ways that we harvest energy from the earth in
a practical a sensible way. There are
certain situations where reservoirs of hot water are economically accessible
for direct use in buildings, and there are even more opportunities (speaking
geographically) to harvest low temperature geothermal resources, for “ground source heat pump” (GSHP) technologies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The workshop involved an impressive cross section of
expertise, featuring speakers from as far away as Iceland that shared their applied
expertise on geothermal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The day ended with a brisk forum in which attendees
contributed real advice that will help government to provide real benefits to
the geothermal industry. There will be a full report on these efforts on the
DOE’s website soon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Participants that were fortunate enough to stay over were
treated to an impressive tour of Pittsburgh’s “<a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2015/04/20/Drilling-in-Frick-Park-mines-heating-source-for-new-center/stories/201504220001">Frick
Park Environmental Center</a>” on Tuesday, August 18<sup>th</sup>. Marijke
Hecht, the Director of Education for the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy conducted
the tour. Her passion for <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2015/08/23/Send-children-outside-Nature-is-the-best-training-ground-for-STEM-careers/stories/201506170016">children,
STEM education</a>, renewable energy and sustainable technologies was evident.
The tour ended at the geothermal loop-field termination inside the
building. Marijke said that since
geothermal heating and cooling is all but “invisible”, she is going to leave a
portion of this piping visible to visitors with a display explaining the
geothermal heating and cooling process.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Technology Manager</a> at the GTO will attend the American Ground Water Trust (AGWT) New York <a href="http://www.agwt.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=210">Geothermal
Workshop</a> on September 9th, 2015. Arlene will also represent the GTO at the
International Ground Source Heat Pump Association’s (<a href="http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/conf/" target="_blank">IGSHPA</a>) Technical
Conference and Expo in Kansas City, October 5-8, 2015.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ever since DOE employees attended a workshop/field trip to
the <a href="http://egggeothermalnews.blogspot.com/2014/12/geothermal-hvac-field-trip-for-us.html">Kentlands
Community Center</a> in Gaithersburg, MD where geothermal energy heats and cools the community center from a pair of standing column wells (SCW). They (the GTO) appear to be in “hot
pursuit” of ways to facilitate more widespread implementation of deep direct use and geothermal heating and
cooling. <span style="font-family: inherit;">T<o:p></o:p><span style="line-height: 115%;">he
GTO Systems Analysis and Low-Temperature Team that Arlene belongs to is
benchmarking geothermal technologies that use low-temperature geothermal in the
Eastern U.S. and other regions. Arlene said that the team is interested in
understanding the potential for deep direct use and GSHP in the U.S.</span></span></div>
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August 24, 2015-White House-President Obama is committed to taking responsible steps to
address climate change, promote clean energy, and ensure a cleaner, more stable
environment for future generations. That is why today he is announcing a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/08/24/fact-sheet-president-obama-announces-new-actions-bring-renewable-energy" target="_blank">robust set of executive actions</a> and private sector commitments to accelerate the
transition to cleaner sources of energy and cut energy waste. These actions will
continue to expand opportunities to install energy saving technologies in
households today, particularly those that need it most, while driving the
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energy every three weeks as it did in all of 2008, and the solar industry added
jobs 10 times faster than the rest of the economy. Since the beginning of 2010, the average cost
of a solar electric system has dropped by 50 percent. In fact, distributed
solar prices fell 10 to 20 percent in 2014 alone and currently 44 states have
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Americans are also more empowered to capture opportunities
to improve efficiency and cut energy waste into the amount of energy they are
consuming. In fact, up to one third of households can track their energy use
and learn ways to make choices to how to save on their energy bills. Since
President Obama took office, the U.S. Department of Energy has already put in
place appliance efficiency standards that will save American consumers nearly
$480 billion on their utility bills through 2030, and the Environmental
Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Program continues to help save consumers more
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school districts in low income communities, as well as in extreme climate
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can be implemented in their regions, including case studies from existing Bosch
school improvement projects.</li>
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energy efficiency projects into student curriculum and reinforce <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">teaching
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The Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office
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and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (<a href="http://www.netl.doe.gov/events/2015-geothermal-workshop">NETL</a>) have
teamed up to bring a geothermal workshop/forum in which participants in the industry
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"This workshop is a forum to exchange information on low
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geothermal applications. To that end, participants will be asked to provide
recommendations and information based on personal experience, individual
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<b>YOU'D BE SURPRISED HOW MUCH WATER...</b></h2>
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MANY COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES use cooling towers
to effectively aid in cooling. An
average public high school’s* cooling tower uses about 30,000 gallons of fresh
water per day when it’s hot outside. That’s enough to fill a good sized back-yard
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A major airport can consume close to a million gallons of fresh
water on a hot summer day, just for cooling tower operations. It’s great that
we are honoring watering restrictions, fixing drips in faucets and leaky toilet
valves; however there are billions of gallons of fresh water being evaporated
and discharged into the sewer from cooling towers every day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cooling towers use the process of evaporative cooling to
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the building. In the process, a lot of water is evaporated, and nearly as much
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The US had about 81 billion square feet of commercial space
in 2010, served by 300 million tons of cooling capacity (based on <a href="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/2010-lmc-final-jan-2012.pdf">floor
space estimates from DOE report</a>). This represents between 5-billion and 15-billion
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<li>Elimination of water consumption associated with cooling
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<li>Elimination of tower related noise</li>
<li>Elimination of chemical treatment for cooling towers</li>
<li>Reduction in annual maintenance costs for HVAC system</li>
<li>Storm proofing through elimination of outdoor equipment (the
cooling tower)</li>
<li>Impressive federal tax incentives</li>
<li>Reduced capital expenditures for regular cooling tower
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The advantages that can be cited that make a geothermal
sourced building more sustainable are many. With a reduction of water
consumption (which can be close to half of all the freshwater consumed by a
building), your client is saving money and doing a good thing for the
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elimination of this outside noise would be of benefit to both the public and
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Geothermal is Renewable and Energy Efficient, Too</h3>
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Geothermal sourced chiller plants and heat pumps are more
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building using water source air-conditioners/heat pumps on a geothermal source,
you have created an entirely geothermal sourced building, making the entire building’s
HVAC system eligible for federal tax credits. This means that when upgrading
chillers and water sourced heat pump, they may be eligible for the current tax
credits for geothermal systems.<o:p></o:p></div>
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such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, etc. These storm related events can
destroy outside equipment. Many insurance companies will provide credits for
elimination of this equipment. The New York Times said, “<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/07/business/geothermal-energy-advocates-hope-systems-get-a-second-look.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0">Geothermal
Systems Arise as a Storm-Proof Resource</a>”<b>.</b> Additionally, outside
equipment often needs to be winterized, and properly installed geothermal
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With 50% bonus depreciation the first year, a $1 million upgrade can net
federal tax incentives amounting to 48% of the entire cost, or federal tax
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A Helping Hand for the California Drought <i>(and everywhere else)</i></h3>
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water each day</a>. Cooling towers use
as much fresh water as 50,000,000 US residents each day. I think that
California could put that water to good use. This is in the neighborhood of 20%
of the volume of water that flows over <a href="http://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/Amazing-Facts.aspx">Niagara Falls</a>
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Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-76361208481080898352015-07-10T07:08:00.000-07:002015-07-10T07:08:50.553-07:00The Geothermal Generation Gap <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.cheme.cornell.edu/people/profile.cfm?netid=jwt54">Jefferson
Tester</a> has a name</span> that is recognized far and wide for geothermal
technologies. His accomplishments at Cornell University, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are
cited far and wide. But isn’t Tester just interested in “hot geothermal”?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cornell GSHP Research <br />in "Geo-Outlook"</td></tr>
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Closing the Generation Gap</h3>
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Any dividing lines between the hot/direct-use geothermal and
ground source heat pumps (GSHP’s) are closing rapidly. In this month’s trade magazine
from the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association <a href="http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/">(IGSHPA)</a>, an article entitled, “<a href="http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/geooutlook/GO2015No2/#36">Cornell Researching
GSHP Use for Verizon</a>” features some of Tester’s work toward GSHP implementation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next month, Tester will be among those featured at a <a href="http://www.netl.doe.gov/events/2015-geothermal-workshop">Geothermal Marketplace
Workshop</a> to be held August 17<sup>th</sup> in Pittsburgh, sponsored by the
DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). Tester will be talking
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Many special guests will be in attendance. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobwyman">Bob
Wyman</a> will be sharing his updated paper, “Factors for Evaluating Heating
Alternatives in New York State”. A list
of those expected to attend include <a href="http://energy.gov/eere/contributors/david-danielson">David Danielson</a>,
Director of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescritchfield">James Critchfield</a>, the
EPA’s Director of Green Power Partnerships, and <a href="http://www.verkis.is/starfsfolk/persona/tj">Tholeikur Johannesson</a>, an
expert on large scale geothermal (including GSHP's) from Iceland, in addition
to an impressive list of leaders from the DOE. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GSHP's and Hot Geothermal Together at Cornell University</td></tr>
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The application and utilization of GSHP’s completes the
picture for something Tester calls “Thermal-Cascade”. Simply put, <i>Cascade</i> is the process of wringing every economically feasible BTU
out of the geothermal process possible.
We all know that a GSHP can provide 5 units of energy for each unit
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Consumers continue to be <a href="http://www.greenbuildermedia.com/buildingscience/author/jay-egg">puzzled
by geothermal</a>, and that’s part of the reason that experts and contractors
may “talk down” to them (consumers). Questions such as, “how far will you have
to drill for hot water...?” are met with answers that are confusing to the layman,
frustrating to the expert (having explained geothermal countless times), and
just not as shiny and simple as other great "renewables" like solar. Perhaps we needn’t explain
quite so much. I certainly don’t
understand all of the operating systems that make my Android function, but it
works great. Not many people will ever
understand all of the ways to utilize the earth for renewable energy. But, <b><i>Geothermal works great</i></b>.</div>
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Geothermal: 24/7</h3>
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The environmental and economic benefits of geothermal energy
and its vital role in building a clean and secure energy future are vital and necessary.
We continue to invite industry partners,
communities, businesses and educators to join efforts to advance further
understanding and acceptance of geothermal technology as an unlimited,
renewable form of energy.</div>
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We’re on the right track, with <a href="http://www.geothermalday.com/">National Geothermal Day</a> coming up on
October 20<sup>th</sup>, 2015. Feel free to join in by co-creating and sharing <a href="http://www.geothermalday.com/educators" target="_blank" title="Educational Resources">educational resources</a> and participating
in interactive activities in local communities and on-line. <a href="http://www.netl.doe.gov/events/2015-geothermal-workshop">Attend workshops</a>
and keep sharing the simple truths about geothermal as a whole. <b><i>Let’s close the Geothermal Generation Gap</i></b>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-2119343976695396392015-06-25T02:27:00.000-07:002015-06-25T04:45:18.184-07:00 Church Office Building; Geothermal Since 1972<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Geothermal in This Building Helps Fight Fires</td></tr>
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FIREFIGHTING + HVAC = GEOTHERMAL? Give me a minute and I'll explain...</h2>
It has been repeated time and again that churches drive many worthy and valuable efforts, and when they get behind something, people listen. I wrote about a <a href="http://goo.gl/0cdE1w">church in Tampa</a> that has had geothermal HVAC since 1949, and had their first equipment upgrade in 2013 while still operating on the original geothermal wells. The Catholic Church has been in the news with remarkable sustainable efforts. Here is a peak at the 683,000 square foot Mormon Church Office Building in Salt Lake City, heated and cooled by geothermal sourced heat pump chillers since 1972.<br />
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The headquarters building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) is a 28-story office tower plus penthouse and two 4-story wings to the east and west. The building was occupied in 1972. Construction is concrete. The entire complex has 683,000 net square feet of office space and houses 1,600+ employees. Three levels below ground contain the cafeteria, mail room, print shop, maintenance shop, and parking for 1,400 cars. The Genealogy Library is on the main floor of the west wing. A 335-seat auditorium is on the main floor of the tower. The interior of the building is designed on 5-foot square modules. This permits separate control of lighting and air-conditioning for each module. On the building’s exterior, T-shaped columns help shade the windows to reduce the cooling load. The windows are double glazed, and rotate so that external cleaning is not necessary.<br />
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The geothermal source is provided by four wells. Two of the wells are 390 feet deep and the other two approximately 635 feet deep. The two shallower wells are approximately 67ºF and the two deeper wells are ca 75ºF. During normal winter operation, water is pumped from the warmer wells and injected into the cooler wells. During the summer, the production and injection are reversed. This results in a greater than normal Δt between the wells and improves operating efficiency. Well number one is equipped with a 250-hp line shaft pump with the other three wells being fitted with 200-hp line shaft pumps. Total flow during any period of operation is 4,600 gpm. The facility has permission to produce up to 6,285 gpm and inject up to 5,280 gpm. Total production capacity of the four wells is 8,130 gpm.<br />
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The central heat pump plant consists of three 750-ton York units connected in series. Two heat pumps can cover peak load and, in most instances, one heat pump will carry the entire building load. Each of the heat pumps consists of a turbo-compressor, condenser, cooler, and liquid intercooler, and is powered by an 800-hp General Dynamics squirrel-cage motor with geared-speed increaser. The central system is controlled through the use of a Honeywell Master Control Center. In utilizing the hot and cold water produced in the refrigeration cycle, two main air heating and cooling systems are used. The larger induction system is employed around the periphery of the building to balance heat loss and gain through the windows, while a dual duct, “high velocity” system is used in the interior to balance the net occupancy and lighting load. In the induction system, both hot and cold water is delivered to separate primary coils in a series arrangement in air streams within a common enclosure. These units, including 14 main air handlers, are located on the 13th floor of the tower and the 4th floor of the east and west wings.</div>
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In 1953, the church leadership expressed concerns that existing city water service was inadequate to provide necessary firefighting capabilities for the historic buildings on Temple Square. In 1954, the church began to construct a 440,000-gallon, underground, concrete storage tank and two deep water wells and pump stations to feed fire hydrants on Temple Square. In 1957, the city proposed to meet their obligations for fire protection by constructing an 8 inch dedicated underground fire line with fire hydrants at strategic locations. In 1959, the church began to consider what should be done with the storage tank. Consulting engineers proposed the feasibility of using water from wells number one and two for air-conditioning purposes. In 1960, the feasibility study was started and submittals were sent to the state for revised use of the water. In 1962, the studies were completed and it was determined that two additional wells were needed for injection. The state water engineers gave approval and wells number 3 was completed in 1963 and well number 4 in 1964. In 1968, the construction of the new church administration building was started and it was completed in 1972. The system was also designed to provide pre-cool assist to the HVAC system of the Relief Society Building.</div>
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Since going into operation in 1972, the system has performed very well with few major operational or maintenance problems beyond what would be anticipated during 43 years of operation. According to the maintenance staff, the average life of the York units is 25 years, and that they have now exceeded that and expect several additional years of life before major replacement is required. </div>
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The system has always been extremely cost effective for the church. It was calculated that the system had a four year payback although it had cost one-third more than a more conventional system based on boilers and chiller with cooling tower. However, it should be remembered that two of the wells were drilled for other purposes and are not included in the first cost of the system. In 1982, the electrical cost for the building was estimated to be 0.03¢ per square foot, of which an estimated 50 percent was for lighting and the remainder for mechanical equipment.</div>
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– Jay Egg is a geothermal consultant, writer, and the owner of <a href="http://www.egggeo.com/">EggGeothermal</a>. He has co-authored two textbooks on geothermal HVAC systems published by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Geothermal-Engineering-Control-Applications/dp/0071792686/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0">McGraw-Hill Professional</a>. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:jayegg.geo@gmail.com">jayegg.geo@gmail.com</a> .</div>
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Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-77087523948130090092015-06-18T11:47:00.000-07:002015-06-19T04:58:56.355-07:00Water Sourced Heat Pumps Corrosion? Check Your Ground!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Geothermal Heat Pumps Last 25 Years or More!</td></tr>
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GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS ARE AMONG THE MOST DEPENDABLE and long-lasting types of equipment available. Proper installation is a key factor in continued trouble free operation.</div>
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Proper grounding is important with regard to any piece of equipment that uses water as a heat transfer medium. When leaks or corrosion occur, the first thing that is normally blamed is the water
quality. You might be surprised to find out that the real culprit may be electrolysis.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is commonly thought that a plate and frame exchanger or a
brazed plate exchanger is needed to protect the water to refrigerant coaxial
exchangers in geothermal heat pumps and similar equipment. This can be proven
to be a fallacy much of the time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What happens most of the time when a factory installed
coaxial refrigerant water exchanger fails is the result of electrolysis. It has
become abundantly clear that this is been mistaken for chemical erosion and
corrosion of factory mounted exchangers over the last few decades. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are several good reasons for the installation of a
plate and frame heat exchanger. However, installation of such an exchanger
simply to protect condenser piping and the factory mounted water-to-refrigerant
coaxial exchanger without regard to the information contained herein may be a mistake.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It can be a definite advantage or an unnecessary cost and complexity; it
depends upon the application. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">A Small "Ding" May Cause Erosion</span></td></tr>
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wear and corrosion: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A combination of erosion and electrolysis can lead to a rapid
deterioration of pipe or heat exchanger integrity. Erosion of any pipe can be caused
by high velocities through the pipe and is typically an occurrence where a
minor obstruction as a solder-drip, a “ding” in the pipe or even the transition
from a male to a female at a solder joint. The intrusion of a solder drip has
been shown to increase a 6 feet per second water velocity to a turbulent eddy
of over 200 feet per second! That high a velocity will create a “velocity
erosion” site. The velocity erosion can go undetected for years OR it can be exacerbated
by another serious condition; electrolysis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Dielectric Unions Won't Stop Electrolysis Without Good Grounding</span></td></tr>
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favorable to Electrolysis </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Electrolysis can occur in any water or conductive fluid can
cause a charge build-up at sharp point (like a lightning-rod). If the charge
concentration then passes from the metal edge into the water stream, it is
possible that sharp edge can become a “sacrificial anode”. Keep in mind that copper-oxide is an
electrical rectifier so a DC component can essentially plate-away that sharp
edge. As the edge gets plated away, it creates new sharp a critical anode surface,
creating a self-degrading condition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Grounding Can Save Unnecessary Service Issues</span></td></tr>
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the like derive its 115 volts from one side of a 230 volt line and a return to
ground. If the return to ground is a lower resistance through water than the intended
metal ground path, the stage is set for electrolytic corrosion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to insure the internal 115 volt controls for these 230 volt devices do not have
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Geothermal HVAC Engineering and Control Applications</a>, McGraw-Hill Education,
Jay Egg, Greg Cunniff, Carl Orio, July 16, ISBN 20130071792686 / 9780071792684<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of <a href="http://www.egggeo.com/">EggGeothermal</a>. He has co-authored
two textbooks on geothermal HVAC systems published by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Geothermal-Engineering-Control-Applications/dp/0071792686/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0">McGraw-Hill
Professional</a>. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:jayegg.geo@gmail.com">jayegg.geo@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-21511085451918395762015-06-10T07:32:00.000-07:002015-06-10T07:33:02.217-07:00Geothermal in NY State Exempt from Sales Tax<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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NY. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Congratulations and
thank you to assembly member Ellen Jaffee, the assembly leadership, Senator
Robert Ortt, the <a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/" target="_blank">Sierra Club</a> and <a href="http://ny-geo.org/">NY-GEO</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the way in legislation to make installation of geothermal heat pumps (GHP's)
accessible to more New Yorkers than ever. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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York legislators attended and spoke at the <a href="http://egggeothermalnews.blogspot.com/2015/03/new-york-state-leads-us-in-geothermal.html">NY-Geo
Conference @ Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY.</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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session passed <a href="http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/A5508-2015">A-5508</a>
- a sales tax exemption bill for both residential and commercial geothermal
heat pump installations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Geothermal energy, a renewable energy source,
is a reliable and effective way to reduce the need for carbon based energy
sources. By eliminating sales and use tax for both the purchase and
installation of geothermal systems, more New York State residents would be able
to afford this energy course. Similar laws exist to exempt sales and use tax
for the purchase and installation of solar equipment.”</span></i></h2>
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(25% residential tax credit up to $5,000) passed the Senate on Earth Day 4/22 and
the Assembly on June 1st.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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passed the Senate on Earth Day 4/22 and the Assembly on June 9th.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jay Egg is a
geothermal consultant, writer, and the owner of <a href="http://www.egggeo.com/" target="_blank">EggGeothermal</a>. He has
co-authored two textbooks on geothermal HVAC systems published by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Geothermal-Engineering-Control-Applications/dp/0071792686/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0" target="_blank">McGraw-HillProfessional</a>. He can be reached at
jayegg.geo@gmail.com </span></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-21524427752155089772015-06-01T03:18:00.000-07:002015-06-01T04:06:43.669-07:00Governor Cuomo Praises "Hunt Country Vineyards" for Going Geo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Branchport, NY (May 29, 2015):
</b><a href="http://ny-geo.org/" target="_blank">NY-GEO’s</a> 2015’s TOP JOB award was
presented today to <a href="https://www.huntwines.com/" target="_blank">Hunt Country Vineyards</a> and <a href="http://www.moravecgeothermal.com/" target="_blank">Moravec Geothermal</a> for the
Vineyards’ innovative and impressive geothermal heating and cooling
system. The award was presented by NY-GEO Treasurer
John Manning, of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/earth-sensitive-solutions-llc" target="_blank">Earth Sensitive Solutions</a> in Auburn, NY. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">"TOP JOB" Plaque to Kevin Moravec </span></div>
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In a congratulatory letter, Governor Cuomo wrote: "I am
pleased to join in congratulating Hunt Country Vineyards on receiving the 2015
TOP JOB designation from the New York Geothermal Energy Organization for its
geothermal heating and cooling system. This achievement reflects Hunt Country’s
exemplary commitment to helping lead the way toward a greener
future. Hunt’s geothermal system provides a terrific model to other
businesses and corporations across the state and enhances the vineyard’s
standing as a positive force within the local community. On behalf of all New
Yorkers, I applaud Hunt Country Vineyards and its partners in this venture –
Moravec Geothermal and Dailey Electric – for your commitment to a more
sustainable future and your continuing contributions to the local region and
New York State. You have my best wishes for continued success." <o:p></o:p></div>
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“This is a well-deserved award for Hunt Country Vineyards.” Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand said. “ Through this new geothermal system the
vineyard will be able to reliably handle all of their heating and cooling needs
with renewable energy, a productive and efficient way to run this
business. New York Wine continues to be a growing and important part of
our economy and this project proves the commitment of Hunt Country Vineyards to
remain a vital part of this industry.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hunt’s geothermal system
renewably and cleanly handles 100 percent of the heating/cooling needs for four
buildings at the Winery, utilizing a single 20-ton vertical closed loop. The buildings include the Tasting Room, the
Storage Facility and the Production Facilities, and they are served by 6 to 8
ton water-to-water heat pumps. The geothermal
system also heats the process water for the red wines. The New York State Research and Development
Agency (NYSERDA) provided support for this project, which is currently saving
Hunt an estimated $10,000 -$12,500 in
annual propane/fuel oil/electricity bills, while providing increased comfort in
summer and winter for all their facilities.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"NYSERDA
congratulates Hunt Country Vineyards and Moravec Geothermal for receiving this
honor," said John B. Rhodes, President and CEO, NYSERDA. "Hunt
Country Vineyards has tapped into a clean source of heating and cooling,
helping to significantly reduce its energy cost and its environmental
footprint. This project is a good example of the innovative solutions called
for by <a href="https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-launches-grant-program-projects-support-cleaner-greener-communities-central-new" target="_blank">Governor Cuomo's</a> <a href="http://cleantechnica.com/2015/03/17/a-look-at-new-yorks-reforming-the-energy-vision-rev-initiative/" target="_blank">Reforming the Energy Vision (REV</a>), a comprehensive
energy strategy to build a next-generation system that is clean, resilient and
affordable for all New Yorkers."<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.greenbuildermedia.com/buildingscience/geothermal-day-2015-this-is-really-big-geoday2015-earth" target="_blank">Geothermal is seen by some as “<b><i>the next solar</i></b>”</a>. The earth’s surface absorbs almost half of
the incoming solar radiation, providing consistent temperatures
underground. Geothermal systems use
those consistent temperatures as a heat source in the winter and a heat sink in
the summer to heat and cool buildings.
Where solar photovoltaic (PV) can take care of the electricity needs of
a building, geothermal takes care of the heating, cooling and hot water
needs. The two technologies complement
each other, and now that solar power is successfully penetrating New York’s
electricity market, renewable energy enthusiasts are pulling for geothermal to
follow suit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At the event Dailey Electric, Earth Sensitive
Solutions and GEOSTAR were also recognized for their contributions to this
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<a href="https://www.huntwines.com/" target="_blank">Hunt Country</a> is a sixth-generation family farm. Their<span style="background: white; color: #111111;"> wines </span><a href="https://www.huntwines.com/" target="_blank">(<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">www.huntwines.com</span>)</a> <span style="background: white; color: #111111;">have garnered over 20 major awards
(Gold, Double Gold, Best of Class or Best of Show) in recent prestigious
competitions across the country.</span> Continuing their quest for energy
sustainability, the Vineyard is currently working to install a solar PV system
that will supply the electricity needed to run their operation. <o:p></o:p></div>
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On March 18<sup>th</sup>, at <a href="http://egggeothermalnews.blogspot.com/2015/03/new-york-state-leads-us-in-geothermal.html" target="_blank">NY-GEO’s annual conference</a> at Skidmore
College in Saratoga Springs, six impressive geothermal heat pump projects
competed for the TOP JOB designation. A
panel of three energy experts, with input from an enthused audience, named Hunt
Country Vineyards’ project the 2015 winner.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The <a href="http://ny-geo.org/" target="_blank">New York Geothermal Energy Organization</a> (NY-GEO<b>) </b>is a
non-profit trade association representing more than 70 geothermal heat pump
(GHP) installers, manufacturers, distributors and industry stakeholders from
throughout New York State.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">Support NY-Geo and the geothermal industry at these links:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://ny-geo.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">NY-Geo</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.geothermalday.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">National Geothermal Day 2015</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">IGSHPA (International Ground Source Heat Pump Association)</a> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.geoexchange.org/" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">GEO (Geothermal Exchange Organization)</span></a></span></div>
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"2015" IS A BIG YEAR for the geothermal industry, and what better
time to officially kick off “<a href="http://goo.gl/hDFg9g" target="_blank">National GeothermalDay</a>” than April (Earth-Month)? The geothermal HVAC industry has come together in a big
way to put together a brand-neutral website to which we all can go to learn
more about this amazing technology. In
it, you will find <a href="http://goo.gl/MdEk2I" target="_blank">helpful videos</a>, links, <a href="http://goo.gl/KMkD45" target="_blank">answers to questions</a>, and even <a href="http://goo.gl/wcd3IJ" target="_blank">brand new story-books</a> and activities for the
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Fundamentally, geothermal heating and cooling is similar to
solar energy technologies. Earth is a
great big collector of solar energy, and we can tap into that heat all year
long, because the Earth is also a huge “solar-energy-battery”.</div>
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I've been a proponent of geothermal cooling and heating for
a long time, and I’m very pleased with what I've found on the website, “GeothermalDay.com”.
It really doesn't matter whether you rent an apartment, own a home, live in a
castle, or develop real estate in Chicago, you’ll find something here that will
make you smile.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“National Geothermal Day” aims to raise awareness about
environmental and economic benefits of geothermal energy and its vital role in
building a clean and secure energy future. We are inviting industry partners,
communities, businesses and educators to join efforts to advance further
understanding and acceptance of geothermal technology as an unlimited,
renewable form of energy. Join us by co-creating and sharing educational
resources and participating in interactive activities in local communities and
on-line.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Geothermal; perfect for Earth Day, and for every day of the
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That's because with geothermal, your house becomes coupled
with the Earth beneath, sharing that comfortable temperature with your
environmentally friendly geothermal heat pump (GHP), similar to the way the
roots of trees share nutrients with their branches and leaves. Take a look at
some of the environmental benefits you can enjoy with geothermal system:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>Reduction in use of chemical refrigerants (geothermal
usually has no refrigerant lines to the outside; just closed loop water pipes
underground)</li>
<li>Elimination of combustion related heating in the home (earth
is the energy source; the sun replenishes warmth seasonally and continually,
providing a truly renewable heating source). </li>
<li>Usage of waste heat from the compressor for Domestic Hot
Water (instead of exhausting it to outside air in the summertime) further reducing
environmental impacts relating to combustion or electric heating of domestic
water.</li>
<li>Reduced electrical consumption compared other heating and
cooling systems (resulting in fewer emissions from power plants)</li>
<li>Reduced Noise Pollution (from outside equipment cycling
noises and distractions)</li>
<li>Longer life expectancy for the geothermal heat pump (GHP),
because it’s normally housed inside the structure</li>
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So, what are you waiting for? Go onto Geothermal Day’s website and watch
the video, download a children’s book, find out about resources in your area,
and share it with your friends. Use
#GeoDay2015<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jay Egg is a geothermal consultant, writer, and the owner of
<a href="http://www.egggeo.com/">EggGeothermal</a>. He has co-authored two <a href="http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?isbn=0071746102">textbooks on
geothermal HVAC</a> systems published by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Geothermal-Engineering-Control-Applications/dp/0071792686">McGraw-Hill
Professional</a>. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:jayegg.geo@gmail.com">jayegg.geo@gmail.com</a> </div>
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Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-78208144909740549532015-04-07T03:53:00.000-07:002015-04-07T03:53:21.819-07:00LinkedIn Security Breach<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Please note that if you have received any LinkedIn
originated mail from me (Jay Egg), it is fraudulent. A security breach of some
sort has occurred and I recommend that you take the necessary steps to ensure
your own security if you've attempted to act on the LinkedIn mail query.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My preferred form of communication is regular email. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To the right and below are some of the images related to the outgoing
fraudulent requests and communications from LinkedIn. Please, take the necessary steps to ensure
your own security if you've attempted to act on the LinkedIn mail query.<o:p></o:p></div>
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in Austin, and will be limited in my abilities for further communication.<o:p></o:p></div>
Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-87320182793515009452015-04-02T12:52:00.000-07:002015-04-03T04:59:04.968-07:00Is Geothermal HVAC Disruptive? –it is, but in a good way…<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What Does Geothermal Have to Do With Buggy-Whips and Tube TV's?<br />
<i>-Not Much</i></td></tr>
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The first time I’d ever heard of a <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disruptive_innovation" target="_blank">disruptive technology</a></i>, it didn't sound
like good-news to me. As it turns out, the term refers to a technology that
changes the way we do things; usually for good. Perhaps
you've heard the story of buggy whips?
Not much need for them after motor vehicles came along.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My own personal experience involved tube style TV’s. I needed to buy a replacement TV to fit my entertainment
center, because my 35” color TV finally quit.
Having had no reason to shop for a television in years, I was shocked to
find that tube style TV’s were no longer sold.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I've been involved with GHP’s for 26 years, since starting <a href="http://www.egggeo.com/">EggGeothermal</a> in 1989. I was pleased to find that the Energy
Information Administration (EIA), a division of the DOE was reporting sales and
had produced a graph in 2009. At that point the Federal Stimulus Package of 2009 was signed into law, and
things began to heat up for renewable technologies with a nice 30% federal tax
credit.</div>
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But the Fed stopped reporting GHP shipments, and nobody of
which I’m aware had any real ideas of how things were going.</div>
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Recently though, a friend to the geothermal industry, <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomkonrad/2014/02/28/how-geothermal-heat-pumps-can-soar-like-solar/">Tom
Konrad, wrote a piece in Forbes</a> in which he posted a graph gleaned from a <a href="http://www.navigantresearch.com/research/geothermal-heat-pumps">Navigant
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I fed some information from the Navigant graph to John
Fontano, an old friend and former employee who is pretty handy with Excel, and
he came up with this graph, over which I superimposed an illustration of a <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disruptive_innovation" target="_blank">disruptive technology</a></i> trend. </div>
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It seems obvious that geothermal is a disruptive technology.
If you’re wondering if that’s a good thing- <i><u>it
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If you've been dragging your feet, it’s not too late. Here what you need to do to get involved:</div>
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Geothermal HVAC <i><b>is the way</b></i> the industry is going, and right
now is the perfect time to get in. Here are some pointers that will help you to
get involved and claim your piece of a phenomenal growth market.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With geothermal, you get to take advantage of your current
customer base and skill-set, because geothermal exchange systems are typically similar to standard mechanical system inside the building. The geothermal exchanger is new
piece to most, so you'll want to identify a good partner with which to work on
the first projects you contract. Depending on the project(s), you will need one
or more other local geothermal drillers or designers to assist you on the first
few. A good geothermal contractor will help you to complete a
competent ground loop or well system to complement what you're probably
already doing for the building inside. He will probably even have knowledge of the geological
conditions and be able to help you get right down to business.</div>
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Many manufacturers have a line of geothermal/water sourced
equipment. You'll want to select a brand that can support your efforts in a
wide variety of markets.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Busy Company is a Happy Company<br />
(aka: A Geothermal Company)</td></tr>
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On larger projects, owners sometimes need a level of comfort
that may not be quite there yet. Even when geothermal exchange has been proven to be effective and efficient at a local level, some require a feasibility report
be completed for further assurances. That information is available and can be
applied to specific projects effectively. Just contact the geothermal industry
organizations; they are there to help you succeed.</div>
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Like many before you, the first couple of geothermal
projects undertaken will and should be carefully executed. Once you've reached
a level of reasonable confidence, you'll want to attend geothermal exchange
training to provide certification for your efforts going forward. Then you can
be listed on the geothermal industry websites as a geothermal
professional/contracting entity, providing the same help to clients and fellow
professionals according to your own wishes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (<a href="http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/">IGSHPA</a>) and the Geothermal Exchange
Organization (<a href="https://www.geoexchange.org/">GEO</a>) are your
resources for all of these efforts. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t forget to get your name and support onto the <a href="http://www.geothermalday.com/">National Geothermal Day</a> website. These
are the groups to which you and others can and should go to get information,
training and list your company as a geothermal heating and cooling entity.</div>
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I’m not saying that standard AC’s, heat pumps and furnaces are “buggy-whips” or “tube-TV’s”. Let’s just
say I’m not inclined to wait around and see what happens.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Jay Egg is a geothermal consultant, writer, and the owner of
<a href="http://www.egggeo.com/">EggGeothermal</a>. He has co-authored two
textbooks on geothermal HVAC systems published by <a href="http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?isbn=0071792686">McGraw-Hill
Professional</a>. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:jayegg.geo@gmail.com">jayegg.geo@gmail.com</a>
.<o:p></o:p></div>
Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-6920818067982836522015-04-02T04:51:00.000-07:002015-04-02T04:51:10.761-07:00Geothermal Heating and Cooling Workshop to Take Place in Austin, Texas on April 7th<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Learn All About Geothermal Heating and Cooling in Austin</td></tr>
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The <a href="http://www.agwt.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=202">Geothermal
Heating and Cooling Workshop is taking place in Austin, Texas</a> on April 7<sup>th</sup>
from 8:00am to 4:30pm at the <a href="http://norriscenters.com/Austin/">Norris
Center</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Consumers in general have growing concerns over high energy consumption from AC units and related CO2 emissions, and people are flocking to <a href="http://www.agwt.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=202">Geothermal Workshops</a>
all over the country to gain a better understanding of geothermal heat
pumps, and how they can improve their lives and put some hard earned cash back
in their pockets.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">WLKY Coverage of <br />Whisper Valley Geothermal</td></tr>
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All are welcome to register and attend, with speakers
covering everything from the basics of geothermal exchange to particulars of energy
and fresh water savings and Net-Zero, to geothermal master planned communities such as the <a href="http://www.energymanagertoday.com/bosch-equips-energy-smart-housing-community-texas-0108288/">Whisper
Valley Development</a> of 7500 geothermal homes in Austin.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A <a href="http://www.greenbuildermedia.com/blog/geothermal-heating-and-cooling-systems-great-for-the-environment-earth-day-family-kids-experiment">geothermal
or “earth-coupled” HVAC system</a> is packed with "Earth Friendly"
benefits, especially when compared with any other types of air-conditioning and
heating systems. As heating and cooling systems go, a ground sourced system
comes closest to the way Mother Nature would heat and cool your home if given
the opportunity<o:p></o:p></div>
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That's because with geothermal, your house becomes coupled
with the Earth beneath, sharing that temperature with your environmentally
friendly geothermal heat pump, similar to the way the roots of trees share
nutrients with their branches and leaves. Take a look at some of the
environmental benefits you can enjoy with geothermal systems:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Geothermal Couples with the Earth; Nothing Outside</td></tr>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Reduction
in use of chemical refrigerants (geothermal usually has no refrigerant
lines to the outside; just closed loop water pipes underground)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Elimination
of combustion related heating in the home (earth is the energy source; the
sun replenishes warmth seasonally and continually, providing a truly
renewable heating source). Fundamentally, geothermal heating is no
different than solar heating. Earth is the great big solar
collector, and we can tap into that heat all year long (with or without
solar collectors). A better answer!<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Enabling
the use of waste heat from the compressor for <a href="http://www.greenbuildermedia.com/blog/extreme-energy-savings-with-geothermal-pool-and-water-heating-" target="_blank"><b>Domestic Hot Water</b></a> (instead of exhausting
it to outside air in the summertime) further reducing environmental
impacts relating to combustion or electric heating of domestic water.<o:p></o:p></li>
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electrical consumption compared other heating and cooling systems
(resulting in fewer emissions from power plants)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Reduced
Noise Pollution (from outside equipment cycling noises and distractions)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Net-Zero is more easily attained through Solar PV in combination with the remarkable energy savings with Geo.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Commercial Buildings can <a href="http://goo.gl/VLwjty" target="_blank">eliminate fresh water consumption from cooling towers</a> with geothermal exchange. </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#GeoDay2015</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.agwt.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=202">Pre-Register
here</a> to ensure you have a seat.<o:p></o:p></div>
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More information on Geo? Just use #GeoDay2015 for social
media, and checkout the <a href="http://www.geothermalday.com/">Geothermal
Day Website</a> , <a href="http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/" target="_blank">IGSHPA</a> and the <a href="https://www.geoexchange.org/" target="_blank">Geothermal Exchange
Organization</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Jay Egg is a geothermal consultant, writer, and the owner
of <a href="http://www.egggeo.com/">EggGeothermal</a>. He has co-authored
two textbooks on geothermal HVAC systems published by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Geothermal-Engineering-Control-Applications/dp/0071792686/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0">McGraw-Hill
Professional</a>. He can be reached at jayegg.geo@gmail.com .<o:p></o:p></div>
Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-81680534195863659022015-03-31T13:03:00.000-07:002015-03-31T13:03:04.358-07:00New York State Leads the US in Geothermal HVAC Policy<div class="MsoNormal">
March 18, 2015, <a href="http://ny-geo.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">NY-Geo Conference</span></a> Skidmore College,Saratoga Springs, NY<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I draw a distinction between a lobbyist and an advocacy
group. I would spend money on embracing NY-Geo and raise enough money for some
staff to keep up the pressure. The next wave is upon us; get up on the board
and surf this one!”<o:p></o:p></div>
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On March 18th, geothermal HVAC activist Bob Wyman lead a panel of NY State policy makers in a panel
discussion in which policy was discussed as it related to implementation of
GHP’s at the NY-Geo Conference in Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. Bob pointed out in opening
remarks that GHP’s effectively provide for elimination of combustion
heating. What is often missed is that
electrical utilities are increasing their income due to increased base load
demand in the form of electrical consumption during the winter-time. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Diane Burman, NY Public Service Commissioner </b>cited Case 14M-01-01 proceedings and documents related to Energy Vision. These proceedings bring reform to energy
practices. Diane went on to say that these
are perhaps the most dramatic of our day; groundbreaking and new. Governor
Cuomo unveiled several new initiatives in what is one of the most significant
plans to be unveiled so far. Others in
the US are watching to see what NY is doing and are likely to follow suit. We need to engage and work with our renewable
energy resources, including geothermal exchange to have a diverse Renewable
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The Renewable Energy Vision (REV) gives customers a greater
choice over their energy. The core of
REV is customer engagement. Diane considers
herself an optimistic cynic, because even though she lives and breathes energy,
she wants it to be the right “temperature” at the right time. “It’s about
making sure that were not imposing what we think is right; it’s more about what
people want and giving them that.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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We are opening up access to what people want. REV is changing the way utilities view
energy; enabling changeover to new energy choices while maintaining energy stability.
Commissions and rate making framework is to be revised.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We envision that the DSP is going to revise to achieve
optimal means. In order to be fully
integrated, the commission took a step to adopt this framework. Utilities are to no longer be the operator of
the local grid, rather the managers. The
need for fuel diversity is a prime mover, and GHP’s are a primary solution,
though not the only solution. There will be a lot more initiatives which work
with folks on demonstration projects. We
want to showcase projects. Diane asked
industry to help with our collective sustainability. Track I says we’re all in agreement. Track II
is the means by which we to change rate recovery. We are now challenging the utilities to meet
these goals. The negative comments about
NYSERDA yesterday are no longer the case.
“We” are open to ask people to come to the table with real ideas. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Next steps: </b></div>
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1<sup>st</sup>-Eliminate market barriers to
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2<sup>nd</sup>-Create
incentives and combos like solar-geothermal. Make them “ever-present. </div>
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Educate consumers on the renewable attributes of geothermal. Make geothermal part of their lives. </div>
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4<sup>th
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5<sup>th</sup> – We need to identify how geothermal lines up with REV and
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6<sup>th</sup> -is to work on way </div>
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7<sup>th </sup> -We need to work on marketing efforts for full
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<b>Anne Reynolds</b>;
Anne got a geothermal education 101 from Bob Wyman. Anne cited the need for policy entrepreneurs
to support an emerging industry. 1-
Getting involved. 2 -Making friends. How
can we stick ourselves into what’s going on?
Anne says that fuel neutrality is the key. “FN” could lead to strategies of a whole
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About REV; it’s about the electricity system. It’s about giving the utilities new
incentives, whether it’s peak load reduction or whatever. We need to identify the ways that GHP’s fit
in with performance based rate systems. New track is Large Scale RE. She asks, “Is there an opportunity for that
with GHP?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anne mentioned “USEPA 111D; achieving increasing clean power”.
This could be an interesting alliance with utilities.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“ACE” is 9 years old; Members are solar, wind fuel cells and
bio-gas. Serve as an industry association.
Our alliance with environmental organizations is a strength. Common ground is found.<o:p></o:p></div>
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industry in befriending utilities and focusing on all electric power. This will result in increased electrical
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<b>Greg Hale- Senior
Energy Advisor to Governor Cuomo:</b> There are opportunities where GHP fits in
perfectly with many of the new policies without any mention. Show them how GHP advances their goals. Price Signal: The market does not yet value
long term price security, but it should. Should be able to lock in price
certainty and get a value form the price signals. GHP fuel cost advantage (electric) is certainly
going forward. We want to work from the
ground up. The best way is through the community. Aggregate and multiple
projects reduce the cost per install. Greg
recommends that we should work with municipalities to let them know the
options. We will help to provide those resources. GHP systems need to be a standard menu item
here so that we can be part of providing “Community Choice Aggregation”. CCA1.0 allows communities to procure their
energy in bulk. CCA2.0 allows communities to design their overall RE goals. I
think CCA is a very powerful tool for communities. It’s an opportunity to get
engaged. Greg said, “I get it that GHP is an important piece of Net Zero”<o:p></o:p></div>
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This plan (I think CCA 1.0 and 2.0) will sail past 111D requirements. DSM, GHP’s, Greenhouse targets planned will
be most aggressive in the US. GHP is a
potent technology that will likely drive reductions at the lowest costs
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Closes with a comment about lobbyists- Greg says, “I draw a
distinction between a lobbyist and an advocacy group. I would spend money on embracing
NY-Geo and raise enough money for some staff to keep up the pressure.” Surfing analogy; “The next wave is upon us; get
up on the board and surf this one!”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bob’s question to Diane: High costs; how to get the
utilities to do this? The DSP is envisioned as the platform provider. GHP community should be also talking to find
out what works. 6 other states have 6 differing ideas. How can we change the
current way we are working with energy. What can we build off of? What are the key points in other successful
programs? It’s going to be gradual.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Greg: GHP is a District Energy resource. This is about electric side. This does not
include gas or water. Does water want to invest in geo-exchange using existing
piping? Perhaps doing a geothermal district off of an existing water system?
(Great possibilities…JE speaking)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bob to Anne; What are the similarities EV to GHP?; There is
difficulty is DSM and reduction. Bob cited
the 111D proceedings. The two businesses are a mismatch; we don’t do it in the
same metrics. Anne said that a/the carbon cap will generate revenue; We/the GHP
industry needs to ensure that these (Carbon) revenues can be used for GHP
industry. We also need to enusre that the state plan will implement with GHP
integrated.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Comment: Citizens for Local Power; how are the utilities
going to support this. The state is
doing a shift; turning over data for local use, etc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Greg Hale's parting comment; "<b>Fuel
Neutrality (FN) will play into any and all electric technology; blending of Electric
Efficiency with Thermal Efficiency. FN is the foundation. This is at the heart of REV"</b>. –Greg Hale<o:p></o:p><br />
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Support NY-Geo and the geothermal industry at these links:<br />
<a href="http://ny-geo.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">NY-Geo</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.geothermalday.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">National Geothermal Day 2015</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">IGSHPA (International Ground Source Heat Pump Association)</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.geoexchange.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">GEO (Geothermal Exchange Organization)</span></a><br />
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<b>Jay Egg is a geothermal consultant, writer, and the owner
of <a href="http://www.egggeo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">EggGeothermal</span></a>. He
has co-authored two textbooks on geothermal HVAC systems published by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Geothermal-Engineering-Control-Applications/dp/0071792686/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0" target="_blank">McGraw-HillProfessional</a>. He can be reached at
jayegg.geo@gmail.com </b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., March 6, 2015 – The New York
Geothermal Energy Organization today announced the availability of 25
scholarships to its 2015 annual conference to be held March 17</span><sup style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> and
18</span><sup style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Dubbed “geopalooza” the 2-day event will
focus on geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) as a way to cleanly and renewably heat
and cool our homes and buildings, and eliminate on-site fossil fuel
burning.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Attendees will hear from
cutting edge technical and policy experts on how GHPs can be used to eliminate
greenhouse gases and reduce energy bills. </span></div>
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renewable electricity are combined to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions
for the building! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB">Thanks to a generous donation from the Ives and Noble
family, NY-GEO is able to offer 25 scholarships to the conference for students
and low-income individuals. Scholarship applicants are asked to send a
blank email with “scholarship” in the title to</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #222222; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><a href="mailto:nygeoinfo@gmail.com"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">nygeoinfo@gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 10pt;"> . </span><span lang="EN-GB">NY-GEO will respond with a simple
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Clean and efficient geothermal heating and cooling is
the wave of the future, and attendance at this conference will put students in
touch with a technology that promises to create jobs for decades to come as
climate change and fossil fuel price volatility force a change in our building
practices. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB">To learn more about the conference, go to</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><a href="http://ny-geo.org/"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">http://ny-geo.org/</span></a><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 10pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The scholarships are available to students and low-income
individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford conference fees. They
will cover full conference fees as well as meals and snacks during the
conference. Lodging and transportation will not be covered and, if
needed, are the responsibility of the scholarship winners.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-GB">NY-GEO will take requests for scholarships via email
to</span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><a href="mailto:nygeoinfo@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 10pt;">nygeoinfo@gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB">until
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& 18th conference at Skidmore College (dubbed “geopalooza”), visit the
NY-GEO website </span><a href="http://www.ny-geo.org/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">www.ny-geo.org</span></a> <span lang="EN-GB">or contact executive director Bill Nowak at </span><a href="mailto:nygeoinfo@gmail.com"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">nygeoinfo@gmail.com</span></a><span lang="EN-GB">.</span></span></div>
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is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to geothermal heating and
cooling.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our 70 founding members include
geo designers, installers, manufacturers, drillers, consultants and
distributors. Our main focus is promoting the use of ground-source heat pumps
to heat and cool buildings in New York State.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Founded
in 1903 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Skidmore College is a highly selective,
independent, liberal arts college with an enrolment of about 2,400 men and
women. The college grants Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in
nearly 50 areas, as well as a Master of Arts in liberal studies. Skidmore
College draws thousands of visitors to campus each year for a wide array of
cultural and athletic events, and its students, faculty, and staff play active
roles as volunteers with more than 40 non-profit organizations in the region.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-4830461880857715472015-03-06T08:05:00.000-08:002015-04-03T02:52:04.841-07:00NYC Council Renewable Energy Conference; Geothermal is Key<br />
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February 27, 2015, NYC-<a href="http://www.ny-best.org/page/cuny-energy-institute-member-spotlight">CUNY</a>-The New York City Council’s <a href="http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=372776&GUID=E71B56BA-2A9B-407E-AE49-2F5FC9611891&Options=info%7C&Search=">Committee
on Environmental Protection</a> recently invited experts in renewable energy systems
to provide guidance toward implementation of site-sourced and stored renewable
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Former US Representative <a href="http://claudineschneider.com/career-details/">Claudine Schneider</a> (R-RI,
1980-1990), author of the first Appliance Efficiency Standards Act that led to
the Energy Star rating system, shared her vision and provided direction and
inspiration toward implementation of wind, solar and geothermal technologies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://council.nyc.gov/d31/html/members/home.shtml">Donovan
Richards, Jr</a>, NYC Council Member and Chairman of the Committee on
Environmental Protection presided and was engaged and actively working to
understand the potential for these programs to help NYC as it achieves its
energy and CO2 emissions reduction goals.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced that New York City
is committing to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/builttolast/pages/home/home.shtml">80 percent
over 2005 levels by 2050</a>, starting with, “One City, Built to Last:
Transforming New York City’s Buildings for a Low-Carbon Future” – a sweeping
plan to retrofit public and private buildings to dramatically reduce the city’s
contributions to climate change, while spurring major cost savings and creating
thousands of new jobs for New Yorkers who most need them. The overriding theme
in the <i>NYC Council Site-Sourced and Stored
Renewable Energy Conference</i> was that Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHP’s) are at
the epicenter in the City’s goal to eliminate combustion heating.<o:p></o:p></div>
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All-electric geothermal or “ground-sourced” heating and
cooling systems are the most efficient heating and cooling systems available in
the world today according to the <a href="http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/geothermal-heat-pumps">DOE</a> and
<a href="http://www.energystar.gov/products/certified-products/detail/heat-pumps-geothermal">Energy
Star</a>. The electrical grid is powered
by increasingly renewable technologies, and New York boasts that 27% of the
electricity state-wide is supplied from clean and renewable sources such as hydro,
solar and wind power.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The conference presenters went on to illustrate that nearly
80% of all energy needed for heating buildings and systems in the City will
come from GHP’s extracting the solar energy stored in the earth. In turn, cooling systems will send summer
heat extracted from the buildings back into the earth during the cooling
season, an added benefit to seasonal solar absorption (normal sunshine
absorption). GHP’s are known for their ability to provide up to 5 units of heat
for each unit of electricity used.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Demonstrations of thermal load sharing showed that even in
the dead of winter, many commercial office buildings are “cooling dominant”. Buildings that are rejecting heat during the
winter could share that heat with adjacent buildings that need heating through
a thermal-grid network.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chairman Richards asked that The Durst Organization (one of
the day’s presenters) engage the geothermal experts in the implementation of
geothermal sourced thermal or mini-grids.
<a href="http://www.durst.org/">The Durst Organization</a> manages an
impressive portfolio in the city with such building as One World trade Center,
One Bryant Park and 4 Times Square.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jay Egg is a geothermal consultant, writer, and the owner of <a href="http://www.egggeo.com/" style="color: #020763; text-decoration: none;">EggGeothermal</a>. He has co-authored two textbooks on geothermal HVAC systems published by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Geothermal-Engineering-Control-Applications/dp/0071792686/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0" style="color: #020763; text-decoration: none;">McGraw-Hill Professional</a>. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:jayegg.geo@gmail.com" style="color: #020763; text-decoration: none;">jayegg.geo@gmail.com</a> </span></div>
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Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-3174158412165838462015-01-26T12:51:00.001-08:002015-01-29T05:33:48.109-08:00“National Geothermal Day” Announced at AHR Chicago<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The Geothermal HVAC industry is coming together to educate
consumers with a pointed campaign that will culminate in a “National Geothermal
Day” proclamation on October 20<sup>th</sup> during National Energy Month. <b><i><a href="http://www.greenbuildermedia.com/blog/happy-geothermal-hvac-solar-new-year-2015">Geothermal
HVAC is Solar Energy</a></i></b> stored in the ground beneath us, and this
educational campaign will enlighten consumers and school-aged youth on this
truth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Announced today (January 26, 2015), this public campaign is
designed to significantly expand consumer awareness regarding the science,
practice and benefits of geothermal based heating and cooling in North America.
The efforts that are coming together and that will help bring this into
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<li>A consumer friendly educational video</li>
<li>Interactive children’s activities</li>
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Key personnel in the US Department of Energy, Energy
Information Administration (EIA), and the <a href="http://www.need.org/blog_home.asp?Display=70">National Energy Education Development
Project (NEED.org)</a> have pledged their support and are engaged in getting
the word out. It is especially important
for this campaign to reach school age kids so that they can help to
make our future a “Geothermal Friendly World”.
NEED has shared their excitement in sharing this information and they
have the resources as a division of the EIA to place this information in public
schools.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Geothermal is captured solar energy and is always present
in the ground beneath us” said Kyle Murray, Director of Marketing for Bosch Thermotechnology.
“Combine geothermal with solar energy and any kind of building can reach
NetZero energy status.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Just use #GeoDay2015, go on the <a href="http://www.geothermalday.com/">Geothermal
Day website</a> and lend your support, if only by sharing on Face Book, leaving
a comment of support or even volunteering your efforts. I’m jumping in; will
you join the <a href="http://www.geothermalday.com/">Geothermal Day Effort</a>?
Log on now and lend your support!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Jay Egg is a geothermal consultant, writer, and the owner
of <a href="http://www.egggeo.com/" target="_blank">EggGeothermal</a>. He
has co-authored two textbooks on geothermal HVAC systems published by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Geothermal-Engineering-Control-Applications/dp/0071792686/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0" target="_blank">McGraw-HillProfessional</a>. He can be reached at
jayegg.geo@gmail.com .</b><o:p></o:p></div>
Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-47228418042164518582015-01-26T12:51:00.000-08:002015-01-26T13:15:49.676-08:00Taco HVAC Impresses Yet Again at the AHR Expo in Chicago<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The AHR Expo in Chicago is off to a smooth start, and
true-to-form, Taco-HVAC the “Hydronic Systems and Components Company” is on
hand in brilliant “Taco-Green”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.taco-hvac.com/">Taco-HVAC</a> has a beautiful
booth this year from which Johnny White (Taco’s President) shared his 3 goals
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<li>Organic Growth</li>
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The success of Taco’s efforts centers on people; Johnny
White called Taco a “community” and said that every purchase from Taco builds
the future for real people.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Taco-HVAC has launched software called “<a href="http://www.taco-hvac.com/project_builder_landing.html?showpop=1">Project
Builder</a>”, and if it’s anything like the <a href="http://www.taco-hvac.com/products/design_tools/hydronic_system_solution/index.html">HS2
software</a>, we’re in for quite a treat. Check it out and see for yourself!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>PS: I love to plug companies like Taco; simply because they make my job as a geothermal HVAC consultant/writer easier. -Jay</b><br />
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<b>Jay Egg is a geothermal consultant, writer, and the owner
of <a href="http://www.egggeo.com/" target="_blank">EggGeothermal</a>. He
has co-authored two textbooks on geothermal HVAC systems published by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Geothermal-Engineering-Control-Applications/dp/0071792686/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0" target="_blank">McGraw-HillProfessional</a>. He can be reached at
jayegg.geo@gmail.com .</b><o:p></o:p></div>
Jay Egghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04224963572090882254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412873864329194699.post-21385359748568334752015-01-12T11:53:00.002-08:002015-10-21T03:34:30.094-07:00Back to the Future for Geothermal HVAC<div class="MsoNormal">
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In the movie, “Back to the Future II”, during his visit to
2015, Marty purchases a 1950 to 2000 sports almanac, hoping to bring it back to
the year 1985, opening the door to the potential for an advantage and some
extra “earning potential”. The 2015 bad guy character “Biff” ends up stealing
the almanac and bringing it back to Biff’s younger 1955 self. This is a fun
story line, point being that they knew that armed with the information in the
sports almanac, they would be betting on a sure thing. We've all thought of the potential to
capitalize on “sure-things”, and in hindsight, there are plenty of things I’d
do differently had I known better.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One good way to capitalize is to watch trends. One particularly prominent trend is the
growth and expansion of renewable energy technologies. Solar energy and wind generation have been successful;
however an even better “sure-thing” is geothermal HVAC technologies. Geothermal exchange has grown more slowly, but
that’s about to change. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you could get in on the ground level of a technology that
has nearly infinite potential, you’d do it, wouldn't you? I'll be sharing some links to articles and information in coming days, weeks and months. Watch this blog for some great developments upcoming in 2015!<o:p></o:p><br />
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Update January 14th: Great geothermal articles in Plumbing Engineer and PHC+News posted on this subject: <a href="http://goo.gl/vC5jwf" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">http://goo.gl/vC5jwf</a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><a href="http://goo.gl/fxT5i2" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">http://goo.gl/fxT5i2</a></div>
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Industry Stakeholders have created a website with vast
resources to educate the public on geothermal heat pumps. The “<a href="http://www.geothermalday.com/geo_kids">Geothermal Day</a>” Website aims
to raise awareness about environmental and economic benefits of geothermal
energy and its vital role in building a clean and secure energy future. We are
inviting industry partners, communities, businesses and educators to join
efforts to advance further understanding and acceptance of geothermal
technology as an unlimited, renewable form of energy. Join us by co-creating
and sharing educational resources and participating in interactive activities
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">– Jay Egg is a geothermal
consultant, writer, and the owner of <a href="http://www.egggeo.com/">EggGeothermal</a>.
He has co-authored two textbooks on geothermal HVAC systems published by
McGraw-Hill Professional. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:jayegg.geo@gmail.com">jayegg.geo@gmail.com</a></span></div>
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