CBC
Summary
To meet net-zero emissions goals, many jurisdictions are starting to ban fossil fuel heating.
That's a big challenge for gas utilities, which is why some have responded by fighting the bans, both in Canada and the U.S.
But a few are trying to evolve and transition into a new business that takes advantage of some of their existing skills and expertise — namely, geothermal (also known as geoexchange) heating and cooling networks, a form of district heating.
This spring, Massachusetts-based Eversource is set to switch on decarbonized heating and cooling for 140 customers in 37 buildings in Framingham, Mass., including a low-to-moderate income apartment complex, single-family homes, a fire station and a school building.
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