On August 12, 2021, the Illinois Geothermal Coalition hosted it's third webinar in the Geothermal Illinois Series.

The program, Geothermal Illinois: Community Models, discussed (1) decarbonization of the energy sector with a focus on the challenge of decarbonizing commercial and residential heating, (2) geothermal energy at the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District’s Administration Facility and converting a public sector commercial building to geothermal energy, and (3) the process of designing and implementing the community-based education and group purchasing program Geothermal Urbana Champaign. 

These topics were covered by the following presenters:

• Scott R. Tess, Sustainability & Resilience Officer for the City of Urbana, IL
• Peter Murphy, Solar Program Director, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)
• Jane Sullivan, Grants & Governmental Affairs Director, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD)

See the recording of the webinar and slide decks:

• Recording: https://youtu.be/iInNiSHZEXM
• Slide Decks: https://uofi.box.com/s/jpb2iz9nlzl2mbwq4neee1g1fppqndyy

Additionally, the complete materials from all 3 Geothermal Illinois sessions are available for viewing:

• July 29 - Geothermal Illinois: Research and Technology - Recording | Slides
• August 10 - Geothermal Illinois: Campus Projects - Recording | Slides
• August 12 - Geothermal Illinois: Community Models - Recording | Slides