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Commercial contractors are seeing increased interest in geothermal HVAC — and the latest data backs this up. A new survey by The ACHR NEWS, in partnership with myCLEARopinion Insights Hub, found that 25% of facility managers have already implemented geothermal systems in their buildings, while over half reported familiarity with the technology.
"The misconception that geothermal is geographically limited is starting to be corrected," explained Bryant Jones, executive director of Geothermal Rising, a trade association representing the geothermal industry across the United States and Canada. He pointed to installations now spanning from Manhattan skyscrapers to Midwestern universities, suggesting broader adoption than many in the industry previously recognized.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign operates one of the most sophisticated district energy systems in academia, centrally distributing both electricity and steam. It won the International District Energy Association’s system of the year award in 2024. The campus infrastructure includes an extensive network of steam tunnels and a central chilled water system, offering unique advantages for a regional campus.
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