Heating and cooling, referred by the term HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), is the system and technology used to control the temperature, humidity, and air quality within indoor spaces. The fundamental principle behind both heating and cooling is the transfer of heat from a warmer area to a cooler one.
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With the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), the large energy loads required to support data centers is increasing rapidly. Geothermal energy could help add more reliable power to the grid and meet the needs of this increasingly digitized world.July 28, 2026 -
Learn how the Office of Geothermal's Federal Geothermal Partnerships (FedGeo) initiative is helping the federal government lead by example in making buildings more energy-efficient with geothermal energy.July 28, 2026 -
Geothermal is keeping communities warm (and cool!) nationwide! Learn how a growing number of district-wide geothermal systems and Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) are bringing heating and cooling solutions to homes, businesses, campuses, and more.July 27, 2026 -
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