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DAY 1 • TUESDAY, MARCH 24

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Welcome: John Ciovacco / Aztech Geothermal & NY-GEO Board

Setting the Stage: Donovan Gordon / DHG Consulting & NY-GEO Board

NY-GEO Update: Christine Hoffer / NY-GEO Executive Director

Gold Sponsor Remarks: Susanne DesRoches / Sr. VP Clean & Resilient Buildings, NYSERDA

Day 1 Keynote: Rory Christian / Chair, NYS Public Service Commission

Session YouTube Recording HERE

Rory

DESIGN & COMMISSIONING (PDH ) - Click for details

  1. GSHP Commissioning Basics
  2. Real World System Performance & Lessons Learned
  3. Training & Certifications for Commissioning
  4. Sustainable Development Operations
  5. The Design Process: From Concept to Commissioning

SALON ABC - Learn About the Speakers HERE

Session 3

THERMAL ENERGY NETWORKS - Click for details

  1. Design and Control of Thermal Energy Networks
  2. North American Utility Thermal Energy Networks (UTENs)
  3. Global Thermal Energy Network Activity
  4. Finding Balance with Hybrid Thermal Energy Network Systems
  5. Thermal Energy Networks vs. Individual Building Conversions

SALON D - Learn About the Speakers HERE

Crowd

PROJECTS & EQUIPMENT - Click for details

  1. Geothermal 101: An Introduction to Geothermal Heat Pump Technology
  2. 2026 GEOSTAR TOP JOB Presentations
  3. Innovative Domestic Hot Water Approach
  4. High Temp Heat Pumps for Space & DHW Applications
  5. Ground Heat Exchanger Design with Modular Reversible Chillers

SALON E - Learn About the Speakers HERE

Mixing Celsius

NY-GEO ANNUAL DINNER • TUESDAY, 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

Golden Tricone Award Presentation: Brock Yordy / Geothermal Drillers Association

A National Perspective: Jeff Hammond / IGSHPA & Ryan Dougherty / GEOExchange Organization 

Keynote Introduction: Jens Ponikau / Buffalo Geothermal & NY-GEO Board President

Dinner Keynote: Rich Dewey / President & CEO NYISO

Session YouTube Recording HERE

DAY 2 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Welcome: John Ciovacco / Aztech Geothermal & NY-GEO Board

Keynote Introduction: Venetia Lannon / Vice President, Con Edison

Day 2 Keynote: Vicki Kuo / Senior VP, Customer Energy Solutions / Con Edison

Moderated by Bill Nowak, NY-GEO Board

Session YouTube Recording HERE

DAY 2 PLENARY PANEL DISCUSSION

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Financing the Future of Thermal Energy: Business Models for Scalable Geothermal
This panel explores emerging financing strategies and ownership models, shaping the next wave of geothermal deployment. Panel experts will compare utility owned and developer-owned approaches, examine opportunities for public private partnerships, and discuss how to reduce ratepayer impacts while managing drilling and upfront capital risks. The conversation will highlight long term O&M implications, equity considerations, and the structures best positioned to extend geothermal benefits to disadvantaged communities.
       Moderator:
    • Keith Hayes / Brightcore Energy & NY-GEO Board
      Panel:
    • Tim Weber / Diverso Energy
    • Andrew Haser / NYC Energy Efficiency Corp.
    • Sara Ross / UndauntedK12

Learn About the Panel HERE

Session YouTube Recording HERE

THERMAL EXCHANGE - Click for details

  1. Applications of Wastewater & Thermal Storage
  2. Ground Heat Exchanger Science & Diagnostics
  3. The Urban Driller
  4. Drilling & Completing Geothermal Boreholes for Non-Drillers

SALON ABC - Learn About the Speakers HERE

Questions

BUSINESS MODELS - Click for details

  1. Establishing Eligibility for the Federal Investment Tax Credit
  2. Bridging the Financing Gap
  3. Third Party Ownership of Geothermal Systems
  4. The Power of GRECs

SALON D - Learn About the Speakers HERE

NYHEAT Aug 23

BUILDING THE GSHP INDUSTRY - Click for details

  1. Practical Decarbonization: Balancing Energy Investments & Affordability
  2. How Will AI Impact the Geothermal Industry?
  3. Data Centers: How Can Geothermal Counteract Grid & Water Use Impacts?
  4. Beyond BTUs: Building the Case for kW as the Recognized Thermal Standard

SALON E - Learn About the Speakers HERE

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