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Congress Increases 2011 Tax Incentives for Commercial Geothermal Projects
Congress has upped the 2011 incentives for commercial geothermal projects by creating a 100% Bonus Depreciation that is in addition to the 10% EPAct tax credit or grant currently available under IRS 179d. read more
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Digging up Energy Right in Your Backyard
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Maine Voices: Another Solution to our oil dependence: geothermal heat
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Tapping The Earth For Energy Savings Year-Round
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NEGPA supports REU geothermal study at WPI
Each summer, the National Science Foundation (NSF) funds Research Experiences for Undergraduates(REU) to give small groups of students the opportunity to work closely with a professor on research into an area of study that can make a contribution toward solving a current problem/need. We are excited to be involved with WPI, Professor Burt Tilley, and his student team as they explore the mathematical foundations governing the performance of various ground heat exchangers.
NEGPA President Kevin Maher worked with Professor Tilley to develop the problem statement and also provide real world data for comparison. Kevin Maher (Thermonexus, LLC) and Education Chair Steve Mabee(Mass. State Geologist) have donated their time to attend progress reviews and engag in discussions with the team. "It's exciting to see a group of very bright young men and women bring their knowledge and enthusiasm to our industry. They are helping us shed light on the causes of inefficiency in the ground exchanger.", commented Kevin Maher.
Members are encouraged to attend the final presentation at WPI on July 27,2011 time and location:TBA
Training Courses Now Listed on Resources Page
Interested in learning more about Geothermal or becoming an certified installer? Course offerings from multiple sources now listed. Go >>>
UMass Continuing Ed is once again providing their 2 day intro course November 4 & 5, 2011. The course provides an excellent overview of Geothermal Systems for those interested in learning about the technology. more...