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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.
This article explores how modular design, hydraulic separation, and advanced controls can transform geothermal systems from incremental efficiency gains into scalable, high-performance solutions for commercial and residential buildings.
Today’s geothermal professionals are addressing large-scale decarbonization projects worldwide, marking a collective inheritance and commitment to advancing the industry’s future.
The 2025 Geothermal Rising Conference marked a turning point for geothermal energy, honoring Dr. James Bose’s legacy while showcasing how heat pump innovation is powering a scalable, decarbonized future.
Explore why geothermal energy—thanks to its tiny land footprint, round-the-clock reliability, and seamless integration with solar, wind and urban thermal networks—is emerging as a cornerstone of a sustainable, resilient, high-density clean-energy future.
By focusing on key sections and collaborating with the project team, engineers can mitigate risks such as high groundwater and expansive soils, ensuring safe and cost-effective designs.
Understanding geotechnical reports is essential for plumbing engineers, as groundwater, soil conditions and subsurface risks directly impact below-grade systems and require careful coordination with structural, civil and geotechnical teams to ensure reliable, damage-free designs.
Ground-source heat pump systems depend on durable, properly specified plastic piping, and the new PPI MS-7 model specification helps engineers ensure the right materials, standards and installation practices are used for reliable, long-term geothermal performance.
Geothermal systems can significantly improve building energy efficiency, especially in climates with balanced heating and cooling demands; proper system design and modeling help maximize sustainability.
December 1, 2025
Geothermal systems, when paired with the right climate and building programs, can turn waste heat into year-round efficiency, offering a powerful path to reduced energy use, resilience and sustainable design.
Initially planned for an annual production of 50 MW of industrial high-temperature heat pumps, the project is being adapted to double its capacity to 100 MW per year by 2027.