NY-GEO 2023 and How New York is Leading the Way in the Field of Geothermal Energy
This April, the CORECHEM team will be heading to NY-GEO, a 2-day conference which proudly claims to be the largest gathering of geothermal experts in the Western Hemisphere. The event is hosted by New York Geothermal Organization, a not-for-profit trade association that was founded in 2014 and is dedicated to promoting geothermal heating and cooling in New York State.
We’re delighted to say that after the success of our visit in 2022, this year we will be exhibiting. We’d love you to come and say hello!
Book a 20-minute meeting with a member of the CORECHEM team at NY-GEO
Why CORECHEM is proud to be at NY-GEO
At CORECHEM, we steadfastly believe in the power of geothermal to positively impact the planet. This sustainable and “always on” form of renewable energy could help us to shift away from fossil fuels and move towards a more sustainable future. Our range of Heat Transfer Fluids are eminently suitable for use in geothermal systems and we’re greatly looking forward to discussing the benefits of using the right HTF with geothermal engineers, installers, drillers and industry stakeholders.
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But, why New York when we’re based in Knoxville, TN? Because New York State is emerging as a clear frontrunner in the geothermal energy race and we believe it’s only a matter of time until other states follow suit. What’s more, we work with distributors across the northeastern United States and New York is just one of the locations where we can guarantee speedy delivery of Heat Transfer Fluids.
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Why is New York State a leading force in the Geothermal industry?
New York State has some of the most ambitious climate targets in the US. The Empire State aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and no less than 85% by 2050 (Source: climate.gov).
In December 2022 New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced the approval and adoption of a plan that outlined a series of policies to help them to meet their goal of effectively becoming a carbon-neutral state by 2050. Part of their plan to achieve this is to tap into the available potential of geothermal energy. Geothermal ground source energy is a highly efficient and clean energy source that is currently underutilized in NY State.
Could geothermal energy be the perfect tool to help New York to reach its climate targets?
Did you know that fossil fuels burnt for the residential sector are responsible for nearly 40% of the United Sates’ CO2 emissions? (Source: Forbes) Or that New York City has nearly 1 million buildings, all of which could be heated and cooled without the need to burn fossil fuels? Geothermal energy, or ground source heat pumps, use natural energy from just below the earth’s surface. While the temperature above ground will fluctuate throughout the year, the heat below the surface stays at a stable temperature.
The benefits are two-fold, in the summer months, geothermal systems will absorb heat from buildings and release it into the earth; in winter, the pumps absorb heat from the earth and deliver it to the building.
Not sure whether it could work in a sprawling metropolis like New York City? In 2017, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the heart of midtown Manhattan adopted a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system to keep the temperature ambient for the five million visitors who walk through its impressive doors each year.
Could geothermal energy become a sustainable superpower?
As technology continues to advance, geothermal energy is increasingly low risk and has boundless potential. Geothermal shares many of the same qualities as other renewable energy forms. Much like solar or hydro, geo produces less carbon dioxide and fewer toxic substances which contribute to the greenhouse effect. But, there are other attributes that don’t apply to solar and wind, namely that this is a stable, reliable source of natural energy that’s always available and not dependent on favorable conditions.
The beauty of it for an iconic landscape such as NYC is that the infrastructure required has little impact on the vista. Case in point: the depth of the vertical pumps for St. Patrick’s Cathedral run 6 times deeper underground than its majestic spires reach into the sky but this is all hidden from sight. (Source: NY Times).
In our opinion, geothermal energy is likely to be an essential force in the move away from fossil fuels and toward sustainability.
Still have questions about the potential of geothermal energy?
Fascinated by the potential of geothermal energy? It’s not too late to book your slot at NY-GEO. And remember, if you have questions about which is the most suitable Heat Transfer Fluid to use in a geothermal system, we can advise.
We’ll see you there.
