The NY-GEO 2026 Planning Committee has developed a program filled with valuable content. A sneak peek of the conference Tracks and Session is provided below.
PRE-CONFERENCE • MONDAY, MARCH 23
GEOTHERMAL SITE TOURS
COMING SOON
DAY 1 • TUESDAY, MARCH 24
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Welcome: John Ciovacco / Aztech Geothermal & NY-GEO Board
NY-GEO Update: Christine Hoffer / NY-GEO Executive Director
Gold Sponsor Remarks: Susanne DesRoches / Sr. VP Clean & Resiliant Buildings, NYSERDA
Day 1 Keynote: Rory Christian / Chair, NYS Public Service Commision
DESIGN & COMMISSIONING (PDH )
- GSHP Commissioning Basics
- Real World System Performance & Lessons Learned
- Training & Certifications for Commissioning
- Sustainable Development Operations
- The Design Process: From Concept to Commissioning
SALON ABC
THERMAL ENERGY NETWORKS
- Design and Control of Thermal Energy Networks
- North American Utility Thermal Energy Networks (UTENs)
- Global Thermal Energy Network Activity
- Finding Balance with Hybrid Thermal Energy Network Systems
- Thermal Energy Networks vs. Individual Building Conversions
SALON D
PROJECTS & EQUIPMENT
- Geothermal 101: An Introduction to Geothermal Heat Pump Technology
- 2026 GEOSTAR TOP JOB Presentations
- Innovative Domestic Hot Water Approach
- High Temp Heat Pumps for Space & DHW Applications
- Ground Heat Exchanger Design with Modular Reversible Chillers
SALON E
NY-GEO ANNUAL DINNER • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Master of Ceremonies: Christine Hoffer / NY-GEO Executive Director
Welcome: Jack DiEnna /Board Chair IGSHPA
Dinner Sponsor Message: John Thomas / WaterFurnace International
GeoStar Top Job Awards Presentation: Bruce Cole / WaterFurnace International
A National Perspective: Jeff Hammond / IGSHPA & Ryan Dougherty / GEOExchange Organization
Dinner Keynote: Coming Soon
DAY 2 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Welcome: John Ciovacco / Aztech Geothermal & NY-GEO Board
Presenting Sponsor Message: ConEdison
DAY 2 PLENARY PANEL DISCUSSION
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Financing the Future of Thermal Energy: Business Models for Scalable Geothermal
Moderator:
Keith Hayes / Brightcore Energy & NY-GEO Board
Panel:
Adam Barsky / NYPA
Tim Weber / Diverso Energy
Jay Merves / NYC Energy Efficiency Corp.
Sara Ross / UndauntedK12
THERMAL EXCHANGE
- Applications of Wastewater & Thermal Storage
- Ground Heat Exchanger Science & Diagnostics
- The Urban Driller
- Drilling & Completing Geothermal Boreholes for Non-Drillers
SALON ABC
BUSINESS MODELS
- Establishing Eligibility for the Federal Investment Tax Credit
- Bridging the Financing Gap
- Third Party Ownership of Geothermal Systems
- The Power of GRECs
SALON D
BUILDING THE GSHP INDUSTRY
- Practical Decarbonization: Balancing Energy Investments & Affordability
- How Will AI Impact the Geothermal Industry?
- Data Centers: How Can Geothermal Counteract Grid & Water Use Impacts?
- Beyond BTUs: Building the Case for kW as the Recognized Thermal Standard
SALON E
