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Drilling has begun at Brooklyn College in Brooklyn, New York, on a geothermal test well that marks the college’s beginning steps toward a future free of fossil fuel.
In partnership with the New York Power Authority, the college has drilled a 500-foot-deep test borehole to assess the site's geothermal potential.
Brooklyn College is the first City University of New York (CUNY) campus to undergo this testing. Other CUNY institutions developing decarbonization action plans include Hunter College and City College.
“Participating in Governor Hochul’s Decarbonization Leadership Program is a pivotal step in CUNY’s commitment to environmental stewardship on our campuses,” said Mohamed Attalla, vice chancellor of facilities planning, construction and management.
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