Department of Energy will sink $25 million into what is called an “enhanced” or “engineered” geothermal demonstration project in Oregon being developed in part by AltaRock Energy Inc., which recently halted work on a similar venture in California due to drilling problems. The grant — by far the largest on the list — is for
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SIMSBURY – Westminster School is so confident of its new geothermal system at the new, $34.6 million Armour Academic Center that it didn’t even bother to install a conventional backup boiler. In the winter, heat drawn from the relatively warmer circulating water is used to warm the building. In the summer, the relatively cooler water
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BRIDGEPORT, CT – Bridgeport’s emerging green collar economy will be the topic of discussion during the Green Market Exposition taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Barnum Museum, 820 Main St., Bridgeport.  http://www.greenmarketexposition. org SEE YOU THERE!!! The Green Market Exposition will look at local sustainability and feature
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WINDSOR — – A geothermal system that uses a heat pump and four, 250-foot-deep wells will be installed to meet the heating and cooling needs of the Nature Center at Northwest Park. via Nature Center Gets Aid For New Geothermal Unit — Courant.com.

SIMSBURY — Among the facility’s features is a geothermal heat exchange system that will save about $20,000 annually in fuel costs, according to the school. Westminster officials hope the center will receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification of gold, one of the highest recognitions for a “green” building. via Westminster School’s New
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