docjenser, Author at Buffalo Geothermal Heating

2023 Housing Innovation Award Winner

Posted on 02/28/2024 at 10:54 PM.

Buffalo Geothermal has secured two prestigious awards in collaboration with Affordable Housing Concepts as part of the 2023 Housing Innovation Awards for the Zero Place project.

The first award, The Total Package Award, recognizes the outstanding achievement in ZERH, highlighting their comprehensive approach to sustainable building practices across various categories.

Additionally, they won the Blazing the Trail Winner award, underscoring their innovative utilization of cutting-edge technologies, materials, and advanced controls to enhance home performance and drive market transformation.

These awards not only acknowledge Buffalo Geothermal’s commitment to excellence but also highlight its pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in sustainable housing solutions.

NYCHA Moves Toward Electrification with help from Buffalo Geothermal

Posted on 02/28/2024 at 10:16 PM.

Written by docjenser

Buffalo Geothermal is committed to reducing fossil fuels’ impact on the climate. With the help of New York Legislators like Governor Hochul providing funding to larger projects, we can help NYS lead the way to a greater future for all through Geothermal.

New York City is taking significant strides towards sustainable energy, particularly within NYCHA residences. At Jackson Houses in Melrose, Adam’s European Contracting and Buffalo Geothermal are partnering to install a new geothermal energy system to provide hot water for all 868 apartments. This initiative aligns with NYCHA’s compliance with the Climate Mobilization Act, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050, targeting buildings responsible for 70% of the city’s emissions.

To assist with these goals, the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice established NYC Accelerator, offering resources to private building owners. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Hochul announced a $70 million project to install 30,000 heat pump units in NYCHA buildings. Geothermal technology, like that being implemented at Jackson Homes, utilizes heat from the ground for heating water and is competitive against rising oil prices.

Governor Hochul Breaks Ground With Legislation (S.6604/A.6949)

Posted on 02/28/2024 at 9:08 PM.

Written by docjenser

New York State Governor Hochul has signed legislation that allows geothermal to facilitate drilling beyond 500 feet, making renewable energy more accessible to NYS residents while helping the state meet its climate goals.

Changing this regulation presents a pivotal opportunity to significantly enhance geothermal energy availability in urban areas, where space is limited. Deeper drilling allows access to hotter subsurface temperatures, which translates to more efficient heat extraction for geothermal systems.

“To expand the drilling depth for closed loop geothermal boreholes is an important step forward to enable geothermal systems. We would like to thank the Legislature, the governor, and especially the Department of Environmental Conservation for their efforts to enable geothermal technologies to thrive in New York State to replace fossil fuels for heating and hot water needs. New York has not only become the State of Opportunity, but it has also become leader in implementing renewable energy.” – Jens Ponikau (NY Geo President and Founder of Buffalo Geothermal)