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Barry Logan, executive vice president, and Rick Gomez, vice president, will participate in a fireside chat at the event on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:10 a.m. (EDT).
Successful retrofits require innovative use of existing infrastructure, effective ducting and drainage solutions, noise mitigation and clear communication with residents.
Drawing from a 400-unit retrofit project in Portland, Vidhisha Moopnar explores how creative ducting, repurposed infrastructure, and noise mitigation are key to successfully transitioning multifamily buildings to high-efficiency heat pump water heaters.
Cities embracing geothermal energy and shared hydronic networks to create sustainable, interconnected thermal ecosystems are transforming buildings into energy assets and reshaping municipal strategies for net-zero operations.
Drawing a parallel to the historic Carolina gold rush, John A. Mullen argues that Charlotte’s shift toward thermal energy networks and geothermal infrastructure is transforming buildings into energy assets and positioning the trades at the heart of the net-zero transition.
Dandelion Energy’s strategic pivot unlocks mass market geothermal, making it more accessible and affordable through a leasing model that leverages a 40% federal commercial tax credit.
Dandelion Energy is transforming the geothermal market by pivoting to production home building and utilizing a unique leasing model that eliminates high upfront costs while slashing installation expenses by 40%.
A project spotlight on ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac, highlighting the benefits
of early geothermal discussions when designing for future energy savings
March 2, 2026
Discover how early design advocacy and integrated engineering brought a high-efficiency vertical geothermal system to life at ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac, delivering significant life-cycle savings and sustainable performance.
Launched Dec. 13, 2025, in partnership with industry collaborator MOD X, the initiative aims to deliver a pilot-ready program specification by the end of 2026.
By combining free cooling with active cooling, this closed-loop system safeguards critical electronics within an enclosure while lowering energy consumption, cutting costs, and reducing carbon emissions.
The housing market will continue to face several headwinds in 2026, including economic policy uncertainty as well as a softening labor market and ongoing affordability problems.