When someone first told me you can get heat from the ground in February, I told him he was right loony. But I'll be darned if I didn't see it myself over to Edgar's place last winter, and it was right toasty.

Geothermal Blog Posts

Geothermal Power for Maine

Welcome to Maine's conversation about geothermal heating, also called geo-transfer or geo-exchange.  We invite Maine's experts on geothermal heat to share their knowledge in this blog, and also invite anyone using or considering a geothermal system to share their experiences and questions.  Let's get the conversation rolling.....

GEO Gagnon Tranquility water-to-air ducted geothermal heat system

Photo credit: Water Energy Distributors: water-to-air ducting

 
 
05/13/2013 - 10:31am

On May 4, 2013 the Common Ground Learning Solutions and Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) at the South Portland Campus held the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fair in the Sustainability and Energy Alternatives Center. The event celebrated Earth Day and included information on solar, wind and geothermal energy.

02/06/2013 - 4:24pm

An unusual structure with a wind turbine in Denmark by University of Southern MaineWould you like to see some bold innovations and examples of a nationwide commitment to sustainable energy and resilience?

01/09/2013 - 6:01pm

Interior View of the reading room inside the dome of the US CogressYou can say what you want about congressional antics around the much-sung "fiscal cliff".

12/13/2012 - 4:18pm

Dr. John Logan of Water Energy Distributors in Raymond, MaineOn December 13, 2012, the Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) hosted a forum on the topic of Geothermal Energy in Maine's Homes and Businesses.

11/29/2012 - 5:31pm

Drilling for a Geothermal heating system in MaineGeothermal energy is an often-overlooked resource in the renewable portfolio, but in reality these systems have the potential to power, heat, and cool homes and businesses across Main

10/31/2012 - 2:37pm

An energy auditor performs a blower door testEfficiency Maine is assembling some of the state’s leading energy efficiency experts, contractors, and business representatives to take part in a panel discussion as part

10/04/2012 - 10:15pm

The solar hot water array built by the humble Farmer, Robert Karl Skoglund, of St. George, MaineThey say that two solar tours are better than one, don't they?

08/29/2012 - 4:11pm

The energy and  shelter area of the common ground country fair in Unity Maine hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners AssociationAre you looking for inspiration for your next energy reform project? O

03/20/2012 - 9:34pm

According to the Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine, ("E2Tech"), "Clean Tech is defined by a diverse range of products, services, and processes that harness renewable materials and energy sources, promote the sustainable use of natural resources, and reduce or eliminate emissions and wastes.