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URL:https://westonmedia.org/hub/events/geothermal-energy-clean-renewable-p
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SUMMARY:Geothermal Energy – Clean\, Renewable\, Proven
DESCRIPTION:MetroWest Climate Solutions and Green Newton will offer a free
 webinar on geothermal technologies. Geothermal networks can take advantage
 of heat stored deep in the earth to heat and cool buildings. To register
 for this session\, please visit MetroWest Climate Solutions.\n\nGeothermal
 has significant potential as a clean\, renewable\, predictable energy
 source for local communities. It taps local energy that’s always
 available\, shielding customers from fluctuating fossil fuel
 prices.\n\nBoston-based HEET has been a pioneer in accelerating the
 transition from heating by natural gas to heating by geothermal networks
 that link homes and businesses. In 2017\, HEET proposed that gas utilities
 – which have millions of miles of gas pipes laid under streets –
 replace those pipes with water-filled geothermal pipes. The warmed pipes
 would transfer their warmth to ground-source heat pumps designed to both
 heat and cool homes.\n\nHEET worked with Eversource to develop a pilot
 project. Last year\, Eversource launched the first geothermal network
 (located in Framingham\, MA) built by a gas utility that moved over 130
 customers onto geothermal energy for all heating and cooling. It is
 believed to be the first project of its kind in the world.\n\nAngie Alberto
 Escobar\, HEET’s Gas-to-Geo Transition Director\, will provide an
 overview of geothermal technology and an update on the Framingham project.
 She will also discuss what’s next for this exciting energy
 source.\n\nAbout Our Speaker\n\nAngie Alberto Escobar is Director of
 Gas-to-Geo Transition at HEET\, leading efforts to shift from gas to
 networked geothermal systems with equity at the core. She supports
 municipalities in assessing geothermal potential\, coordinates technical
 partners\, and co-develops engagement strategies that prioritize community
 leadership and long-term resilience. Angie holds degrees from SUNY College
 of Environmental Science and Forestry in Sustainable Energy Economics\, and
 Glendale College in Mathematics. She is committed to a just energy
 transition that prioritizes efficiency over profit.\n\nGraphic credit:
 HEET.org
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CATEGORIES:Community,Lecture,Nature, Environment, Science,Technology,Zoom
LOCATION:https://www.metrowestclimatesolutions.org/
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