The NY-GEO 2025 Planning Committee is diligently working to curate a program filled with the most relevant content.
Please find below a preview of what we are working on for tracks and sessions.
PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITES • TUESDAY, APRIL 22
DAY 1 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
Welcome: John Ciovacco / Aztech Geothermal & NY-GEO Board
Gold Sponsor Remarks: Climate Control Group
NY-GEO Update: Christine Hoffer / NY-GEO Executive Director
Day 1 Keynote: James (Jamie) Van Nostrand / Chair Department of Public Utilities, Massachusetts
THERMAL ENERGY NETWORKS - Track 1
- Establishing a Thermal Energy Network Program
- Thermal Energy Network Policy Resources: Building Decarbonization Coalition
- The Science of TENs - HEET
- Network Modeling Tools
- Approaches to Community Scale Electrification
Room M1
DESIGN / PDH CREDIT - Track 2
- The Importance of Monitoring in Commercial GSHP Systems
- How Incentives Impact Design Choices
- Geothermal Borefiled Horizontal Piping Options
- Refrigerant Regulations; Design Implications
- US Geological Survey (USGS) Tools
Room M2A
BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION - Track 3
- Geothermal 101
- 2025 GEOSTAR Top Job Presentations
- Building (Load Side) Distribution
- So Many Incentives! ID the Right Incentive for Your Project
- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Review of State Incentive Programs
Room M2B
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: TBA
DAY 2 • THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Welcome: John Ciovacco / Aztech Geothermal & NY-GEO Board
Gold Sponsor Remarks: WaterFurnace
NYSERDA Remarks: Susanne DesRoches / Vice President of Clean and Resilient Buildings
Keynote: Congressman Paul Tonko, New York’s 20th Congressional District
DAY 2 PLENARY PANEL DISCUSSION
TOPIC: Change in Administration; Geo Industry Impacts & Actions
POLICY & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Track 2
- Project Scenario Planning During a Period of Uncertainty
- NY-GEO Policy Review & Priorities
- Meeting Labor Requirements for Large GSHP Projects: IRA & UTEN
- Help Wanted! Becoming a Geothermal Installer
Room M2A
HEAT PUMPS and THE GRID - Track 3
- Peak Demand Comparisons: ccASHP vs GSHP
- Driving Down GSHP Grid Impacts
- Aligning GSHP Value with Required Thermal Investments
- (Grid) Interactive Heat Pumps
Room M2B
