A new startup is drastically reducing the cost of installing geothermal systems to provide residential buildings with heating and cooling from the ground. Once installed the systems provide free heating and cooling. But the investment at $80,000 and upwards has been an obstacle for widespread acceptance by homeowners. But would it be different with a $20,000 price tag? That’s the hope of a New York startup supported by Alphabet, Google’s parent company. It has developed a whole new process for installing, packaging, and financing home geothermal systems, thus cutting the typical cost by up to three-quarters.
Can geothermal energy from the earth compete with the sun?
More of Today's Solutions
Colombia sets precedent to protect uncontacted Indigenous communities and bio...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a landmark decision, Colombia created its first officially recognized territory dedicated to safeguarding Indigenous peoples living in ...
Read MoreEffective stress management: trade in the ‘fight or flight’ response for ‘ten...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When we experience stress, most of us are familiar with the fight-or-flight response. Our bodies prepare to face ...
Read More3 ways to get the most benefits out of your daily walk
During the pandemic, walking has become many people's new workout? With fitness facilities closed, people got a little more creative with how to stay ...
Read MoreNew York Governor protects transgender youth’s right to transition-related care
New York Governor Kathy Hochul took an important step toward preserving the rights of transgender adolescents on Sunday, June 25th, by signing legislation to ...
Read More
