Field Day at NY-GEO 2027: See Geothermal in Action
Monday, April 26, 2027 | Saratoga Springs Hilton & City Center
Get out of the ballroom and into the field. NY-GEO 2027 starts a day early with a full day of hands-on activities. Before two days of keynotes, education, and exhibitor networking, you can stand in a loop field, walk a mechanical room, and watch a borehole go into the ground. Then wrap up the day at our brand-new Exhibitor Mixer.
Pick Your Adventure (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Good to Know
Cost: Site Tours are a $100 add-on to your conference registration.
Included: Transportation, snacks, water, and a box lunch. Just show up ready to explore.
Gear up (PPE): We provide a hard hat, safety vest, eyewear, and ear protection. You're welcome to bring your own.
Dress for the site: We'll be visiting active work sites, so long pants and closed-toe, hard-sole shoes that cover your whole foot are required.
Timing: Activities run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Monday, April 26, the day before general sessions open on April 27.
Field Day Locations
ALBANY TOUR
ETEC UAlbany: A 246,000-square-foot LEED Platinum-certified facility completed in 2021, engineered for net-zero carbon operations.
Steamboat 20: An Albany Housing Authority adaptive reuse project retrofitting 88 existing apartments.
NYISO: New York Independent System Operator, managing the high-voltage electrical grid powering the state.
Currently coordinating two drilling sites and a commercial GSHP location.
TROY TOUR
504 Broadway: A net-zero, mixed-use development.
SOL Apartments: The first zero-emission apartment complex in the City of Troy.
The News Apartments: A historic conversion of the former Troy Record Newspaper building.
Energy Catalyst: Manufacturer specializing in geothermal heat pumps.
NYISO: New York Independent System Operator, managing the high-voltage electrical grid powering the state.
SARATOGA SPRINGS TOUR
Skidmore College: Featuring over 20 years of geothermal development, encompassing 33 buildings, 3 district systems, 23 standalone installations, 700 boreholes, and 955,000 sq. ft.
Empire State College - Saratoga Springs
NYISO: New York Independent System Operator, managing the high-voltage electrical grid powering the state.
Efforts are underway to finalize two additional high-interest site options.
NEW for 2027: Pre-Conference Exhibitor Mixer (5:00 – 6:30 PM)
From the field to the fun. Our first-ever Exhibitor Mixer is a relaxed way to meet exhibitors, sponsors, and fellow attendees before the crowds arrive. There will be GEO 101 sessions, sponsor spotlights, and door prizes. It's the best head start you can get on NY-GEO 2027.
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