Discover the Benefits of Geothermal
Discover the Benefits of Geothermal
Can reduce energy consumption by approximately 25% to 50% compared to air source heat pump systems.¹
Deliver heating efficiencies 50% to 70% higher than other heating systems.²
System life is estimated at up to 24 years for the inside components and up to 50+ years for the ground loop.³
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Energy
Affordability
Workforce
Development
Grid
Reliability
Infrastructure
Investment
GeoHC helps stabilize long-term energy costs by reducing dependence on fuel price volatility and improving system efficiency. Explore research, case studies, and data that demonstrate how GeoHC supports more affordable, resilient communities.
GeoHC supports a growing skilled workforce by creating opportunities across engineering, construction, drilling, manufacturing, and long-term system operations. Explore research, case studies, and workforce initiatives that highlight career growth and industry development.
GeoHC strengthens energy resilience by reducing peak demand, balancing heating and cooling loads, and supporting a more reliable electric grid. Explore research, case studies, and data demonstrating how geothermal contributes to dependable energy infrastructure.
GeoHC provides long-term infrastructure investments that improve energy performance, reduce operating costs, and strengthen community resilience. Explore research, case studies, and data that demonstrate the lasting value of geothermal infrastructure.
Helping Utilities, Regulators, Policymakers, and Large-Load Customers Make Informed Decisions
Mission Geo is a data-driven platform focused on the role of geothermal heating and cooling as critical energy infrastructure.
Through data, case studies, and industry insights, Mission Geo documents how geothermal heating & cooling (GeoHC) plays a critical role in Energy Affordability, Grid Reliability, Workforce Development, and Long-Term Infrastructure Investment.Â
The 10% Initiative
What if just 1% of U.S. buildings adopted geothermal each year?
Watch how geothermal adoption could reduce peak energy demand over time
62 GW Projected peak demand avoided by 2035
Lower Peak Demand | Unlock Existing Grid Capacity | Reduce Infrastructure Investment | Lower Long-Term Electric Costs
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Boise Idaho Geothermal District Heating System
Benefits: Energy Affordability | Infrastructure Investment
Type: District Energy – Operational
The Boise Geothermal District Heating System has operated continuously for more than four decades and is recognized as the oldest and largest geothermal district heating system in the United States.Â
Chelsea Utility Thermal Energy Network Pilot - Manhattan, New York
Benefits: Infrastructure Investment | Energy Affordability
Type: Thermal Energy Network – Pilot Project
The project captures waste heat from a nearby commercial building at 85 10th Avenue and distributes it through a shared water-loop network using water-source heat pumps. The pilot demonstrates how utilities can own and operate neighborhood-scale thermal infrastructure while protecting customers and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Central New Mexico Community College
Benefits: Workforce Development | Energy Affordability
Type: Campus
Central New Mexico Community College implemented a geothermal heat pump system as part of a broader campus energy efficiency initiative. The project reduced utility costs by approximately 48% while demonstrating the potential of geothermal technology in educational facilities.
Affordable Heating & Cooling for Co-op Members
Benefits: Energy Affordability | Infrastructure Investment
Type:Â Commercial & Residential
CKenergy Cooperative in western Oklahoma has demonstrated that widespread adoption of geothermal heat pumps can benefit an entire electric cooperative, not just the members who install them.