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NY-GEO 2025 Saratoga – Recordings, Presentation Decks and Photos

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PRE-CONFERENCE • TUESDAY, APRIL 22

DRILLING DEMONSTRATION and SITE TOURS

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Drilling Day

DAY 1 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

GENERAL SESSIONS

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

Gold Sponsor Remarks: Titian Burris / ClimateMaster, Inc.

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

 Keynote: James (Jamie) Van Nostrand / Chair Department of Public Utilities, Massachusetts

WELCOME / OPENING SESSION / KEYNOTE Presentation Deck HERE

Session YouTube Recording HERE

MorningTalk_042225_101

THERMAL ENERGY NETWORKS - Link

  1. Establishing a Thermal Energy Network Program
  2. Thermal Energy Network Tools & Resources
  3. The Science of TENs - HEET
  4. Network Modeling Tools
  5. Approaches to Community Scale Electrification

Learn More about the Thermal Energy Networks Speakers and Panelists 

MorningTalk_042225_41

DESIGN / PDH CREDIT - Link

  1. The Importance of Monitoring in Commercial GSHP Systems
  2. How Incentives Impact Design Choices
  3. Geothermal Borefield Horizontal Piping Options
  4. Refrigerant Regulations; Design Implications
  5. Geophysical Logging for Characterization of Bedrock Geothermal Bores (USGS)

Learn More about the Design Track Speakers and Panelists

Conner D

BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION - Link

  1. Geothermal 101: An Introduction to GHP Technology 
  2. 2025 GEOSTAR Top Job Presentations
  3. Building (Load Side) Distribution
  4. Help Wanted!  Building a Geothermal Installer Base
  5. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Review of State GSHP Incentive Programs

Learn More about the Building Electrification Speakers and Panelists

L-R: John Thomas / WaterFurnace, Dan Audette / Wendel, Dan Sergison / Salas O'Brien, Rachel Collette / Wendel, Geoff Hoffer / Aztech Geothermal, John Ciovacco / Aztech Geothermal / Brian Urlab / Salas O'Brien

NY-GEO ANNUAL DINNER • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

Welcome & MC: Christine Hoffer / NY-GEO Executive Director

Dinner Sponsor Message: Kim Ojanne & Mikko Ojanne / Rototec, LLC

GeoStar Top Job Awards Presentation: John Thomas / WaterFurnace International

A National Perspective: IGSHPA / Geothermal Exchange Organization / Mission Geo

Dinner Keynote: Radina Valova  / Commissioner, New York State Public Service Commission

Rototech Dinner

ANNUAL DINNER / TOP JOB AWARDS / KEYNOTE

DAY 2 • THURSDAY, APRIL 24

Welcome: John Ciovacco / Axtech Geothermal & NY-GEO BOD

Gold Sponsor Remarks: John Thomas / WaterFurnace International

NYSERDA Remarks: Susanne DesRoches / Senior Vice President Clean and Resilient Buildings/ NYSERDA

Keynote: Paul Tonko / US Representative New York's 20th Congressional District

WELCOME / OPENING SESSION Presentation Deck HERE

Day 2 Opening Remarks by:
Susanne DesRoches, Senior VP Clean and Resilient Buildings/NYSERDA
and Congressman Tonko YouTube Recording HERE

Tonko 2

DAY 2 PLENARY PANEL DISCUSSION

TOPIC: Change in Administration; Geo Industry Impacts & Actions

MODERATOR: Venetia Lannon / VP Con Edison New York & NY-GEO Board Member

PANEL:

  • Ryan Dougherty / Geothermal Exchange Organization
  • John Thomas / WaterFurnace International
  • Colette Gagnet / Eide Bailly
  • Brock Yordy / Geothermal Drillers Association

PLENARY PANEL YouTube Recording HERE

Plenary

GEOTHERMAL HEAT EXCHANGER - Link

  1. Update on NYS Geothermal Drilling Regulations
  2. Geothermal Borefield Quality Assurance
  3. Waste Heat Recovery & Thermal Storage
  4. Global Geothermal Drilling

Learn More about the Geothermal Heat Exchanger Speakers and Panelists

AfternoonTalk_042325_143

POLICY & PROGRAMS - Link

  1. Project Scenario Planning During a Period of Uncertainty
  2. Lead by Example! Geothermal Projects for NYS Facilities
  3. Meeting Labor Requirements for Large GSHP Projects: IRA & UTEN
  4. Non-Pipe Alternatives: Bringing Together Utilities & the Heat Pump Industry

Learn More about the Policy and Programs Speakers and Panelists

Drilling session

HEAT PUMPS and THE GRID - Link

  1. Peak Demand Comparison of ASHP, CCHP and GSHP
  2. Driving Down GSHP Grid Impacts
  3. Aligning GSHP Value with Required Thermal Investments
  4. (Grid) Interactive Heat Pumps

Learn More about the Heat Pumps and The Grid Speakers and Panelists

JC Panel
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