The following message was sent to individuals who attended the "Geothermal Illinois: Community - & District-Level Systems" presentation led by Brian Urlaub, Associate Vice President & Director of Geothermal Operations, Salas O'Brien:

Dear Participants,

Many thanks for attending Geothermal Illinois: Community- & district-level systems, presented by Brian Urlaub, Associate Vice President & Director of Geothermal Operations, SALAS O’BRIEN. Many thanks to the University of Illinois Extension Natural Resource, Energy, and Environment educator Jay Solomon, University of Illinois Civil and Environmental Engineering professor Dr. Tugce Baser, and Illinois Geological Survey’s Andrew Stumpf for presenting additional information on efforts, research, technology, and funding opportunities. We also recognize our network of partnering organizations, whose titles with websites are listed below, along with a link to today’s webinar recording, slide decks, and resource links.

Recording: https://youtu.be/A5x-RVKuIqQ

Slide Decks: https://uofi.box.com/s/rexji3kosgc4poifqxh21a1x9d2ftjqb 

Resource Links:

• Certification : https://www.aeecenter.org/aee-certifications/certified-geoexchange-designer-program/
• Geotechnical Engineering at University of Illinois: https://cee.illinois.edu/academics/areas/geotechnical-engineering

Funding opportunities:

• DE-FOA-0002661: Notice of Intent (NOI) for Community Geothermal Heating and Cooling Design and Deployment https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/FileContent.aspx?FileID=085bafe0-6e37-4145-b03c-029e329de9fe
• DE-FOA-0002811: Request for Information (RFI): Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Current and Former Mine Land

https://oced-exchange.energy.gov/FileContent.aspx?FileID=ee3f71ec-49e4-40d3-9d27-04d10be90be5

Partner organizations:

Illinois Geothermal Coalition

Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition (MBDC)

Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE)

Illinois Water Resources Center

Geothermal Alliance of Illinois

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA)

The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEOEXCHANGE)

Prairie Rivers Network

Citizens Utility Board

Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition

Many thanks for your interest in today’s topic. Our presenters and experts are copied on this email, and you are welcome to reach out to any of us for further conversation and support as you work towards energy independence, resiliency, and sustainability!

Best wishes,

NANCY OUEDRAOGO

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