The selected project locations and leads are:
Ann Arbor, MI — Lead: City of Ann Arbor ($10M)
Chicago, IL — Lead: Blacks in Green™ ($9.9M)
Framingham, MA — Lead: Home Energy Efficiency Team [HEET] ($7.8M)
Hinesburg, VT — Lead: GTI Energy ($3M)
Shawnee, OK — Lead: University of Oklahoma ($7M)
The list represents the projects that were shortlisted from the initial list of 11 projects funded in the first phase of the initiative, where coalitions selected project sites, assessed the geothermal resource and permitting needs, conducted feasibility analysis and local engagement, and identified workforce and training needs.
The five projects feature three urban/suburban communities and two rural communities that will employ a range of system sizes, technologies, and innovations—offering diverse installations that will help other communities see how they can also implement community geothermal. The selected projects will be installed by coalitions offering skills and expertise in community needs, workforce, design and analysis, and installation.
Widespread adoption of geothermal heating and cooling systems can help electrify the building sector, reduce energy costs for families, and boost grid resilience.
