A residential geothermal heat pump promises big energy savings, but drilling alone can eat 50–70% of the total bill, and hard rock can push a $25,000 job past $48,000.

Geothermal heating has a rich history in Boise, Idaho, dating back to the 1890s, providing sustainable warmth to numerous ...

Spread the loveWhen you’re thinking about your home’s comfort, efficiency, and long-term costs, the choice between geothermal ...

A geothermal drilling rig just finished working on one of the least forgiving places ...

A few steps from the front door of Rochester, Minnesota’s city hall, two newly drilled wells plunge hundreds of feet down into a vast, cool aquifer. Rather than supplementing Rochester’s municipal ...

Dozens of large buildings and homes throughout the Philly region use geothermal. For the German Society of Pa., “it was a no-brainer.” This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For geothermal scientists, steaming hot springs scattered throughout Idaho are more than just a popular relaxation destination.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Drillers with Whittenberg Construction drilled one of 160 geothermal boreholes at the University of Louisville's $90 million ...

A discarded window air conditioner has become the centerpiece of an unconventional geothermal cooling ...