Reports and Resources
PON 4614 Studies and Learnings
Market Potential Study regarding Downstate Applicability of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage
Technical Potential and Assessment of Favorable Opportunities in New York State
Analysis of Regulatory Issues affecting the District Thermal Marketplace
Step-by-step resources are available to help you learn more about the benefits and potential of geothermal heat pumps and how to move forward with a Community Heat Pump project for your building(s).
STEP 1
UNDERSTAND THE POTENTIAL
You might be interested in community heat pumps if you are a city planner, municipal water or sewer manager, campus facility operator, or real estate developer.
You should consider learning more about community heat pumps if:
- You’re interested in improving the sustainability of your community.
- You want to reduce carbon emissions.
- You seek to lower facility operating costs.
- You are looking to reduce maintenance requirements for HVAC systems.
- You’re seeking a reliable and safe method to efficiently heat and cool your buildings.
STEP 2
BUILD CONSENSUS AND GET SUPPORT FOR YOUR PROJECT
If you think your facility or campus could be a technical fit for a community heat pump system, the next step is to explore potential ownership and business models.
How do you get institutional buy-in for a community heat pump project?
What business models are a good fit to monetize your system?
STEP 3
GET THE HELP YOU NEED - RECRUIT A SOLUTION PROVIDER AND LEARN ABOUT NYSERDA FUNDING
Are you ready to engage a solution provider to develop a feasibility study, do a detailed engineering design, or install the project?
Resources are available to you to help support this process.