30 AUGUST 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Construction on Geothermal Project at Bard College Adapted from Information by Brightcore Energy Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year, residental college of liberal arts and sciences located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Brightcore Energy has started construction of a new state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling project, to replace the aging fossil fuel-fired system currently in operation in the Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library. Brightcore is serving as the turnkey provider of the project, from feasibility and design, drilling and ground loop installation, to mechanical connections, incentive procurement, and upon completion, ongoing system performance monitoring. This will include 50 boreholes drilled to a 500-foot depth containing 1¼-inch-diameter geothermal loops and thermally enhanced grout. “We are very excited to be working with Bard College. From their leadership to their student body, this is an institution that is incredibly focused on sustainability,” said Mike Richter, president of Brightcore Energy. “We truly enjoy working with all our clients, learning about their operations and their motivations for implementing energy conservation measures. Seeing the passion that the Bard College community has for conservation and sustainability firsthand is so encouraging and admirable.” Bard College’s mission-driven focus on sustainability efforts has made progress with this geothermal heating and cooling system. The college pledged to achieve carbon-neutrality by 2035, and has made significant and measurable progress in meeting that commitment. Dan Smith, energy manager and special projects coordinator at Bard College said, “Bard College has been an early adopter of geothermal, with some systems on campus dating to the late 1980s. It is the default for all new construction projects, and nearly 38% of the campus building area utilizes the technology. However, converting the rest of the existing building stock is an entirely new set of challenges, especially when infrastructure is 50-100 or more years old. The library project will be our first effort to transform an existing building, with an oil-fire boiler plant and conventional chiller system, to a ground source heat exchanger and heat pump plant. We are excited to partner with Brightcore and to tap its technical and financial expertise for this crucial step on Bard’s path to achieve carbon-neutrality.” The project underlines the nationwide growth in educational institutions seeking to lower their carbon footprint and environmental impact by optimizing their energy usage, replacing inefficient and aging infrastructure. GEO Roadmap for the Next Generation of Geothermal Power Adapted from Information by Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced geothermal technology represents a significant step forward in utilizing the earth’s heat to produce electricity. Innovative technologies and methods are being used to access and convert geothermal resources into electricity more efficiently and sustainably than ever before. The next-generation of geothermal power utilizes proven technologies, workflows, and expertise gained from the gas and oil sector. The DOE released a report on next-generation geothermal power and its potential to transform the U.S. energy landscape. This report shows advanced technology could boost U.S. energy production to 90 gigawatts or more by 2050. The increase in geothermal energy contributes to achieving a carbon-free power grid by 2035, while generating high-quality employment opportunities that boost our clean energy economy. “The U.S. can lead the clean energy future with continued innovation on next-generation technologies, from harnessing the power of the sun to the heat beneath our feet, and cracking the code to deploy them at scale,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “The newest report in DOE’s commercial liftoff series showcases the enormous potential for geothermal energy and that with strong public-private partnerships, we can lower costs for this technology to expand access for cleaner, more reliable power to communities across the nation.” The release of this liftoff report follows the DOE’s commitment to demonstrating the effectiveness and scalability of advanced geothermal technologies as highlighted in their recent project announcements made under the guidance of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The goal of DOE’s Energy EarthshotsTM Initiative are supported by this liftoff report, which seeks to unlock the vast heat reserves of the earth and make enhanced geothermal systems accessible to Americans nationwide. DOE engages stakeholders and uses system-level modeling to develop pathways for commercial liftoff reports. Photo by Eric Larsen. For more information call: (270) 786-3010 or visit us online: www.geothermalsupply.com All New! Atlantis-Pro Vault • Traffic-Rated Capable • Simple installation • Trouble-free operation
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