Geothermal Renewable Energy Solutions Conference
What is Geothermal Renewable Energy Solutions Conference?
Join us at the Geothermal Renewable Energy Solutions conference! This conference is for anyone wanting to learn about ground source heat pumps – designers, owners, installers, policy makers, and anyone looking to expand their knowledge about this technology. Over two days, the conference covers installation best practices, available incentives, servicing, and more. The conference takes place at the same time and location as the Energy Design Concept conference, which focuses on sustainable building practices. Come and connect with regional builders, contractors, and developers for two days of valuable information and networking opportunities!
Conference will take place in-person at the DECC in Duluth, MN.
Event Agenda
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 7:00-8:30 | Registration and Vendor Set-Up |
| 8:30-9:00 | Welcome & Geothermal Highlights Scott Niesen & Garrett Sakry, MNGHPA Directors |
| 9:00-10:15 | Scale Geothermal Design & Installation Opportunities Brian Urlaub, Vice President / Director Sales O’Brien |
| 10:15-10:30 | Break |
| 10:30-11:00 | Lessons Learned Building a Robust Geothermal Industry Carina Paton, President Voltametrics, LLC |
| 11:00-12:00 | IGSHPA Opportunities to Expand Training and Knowledge Greg Kurtz, IGSHPA |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:15 | Optimizing Geo Performance and Key Commercial Monitoring James Tinjum P.E Ph.D., University of Wisconsin – Madison |
| 2:15-2:45 | Break |
| 2:45-4:00 | Geothermal IRA Incentives Benefits of GSHP for Electrical Grid Jerimiah Strode, Geo-Exchange |
| 4:00-4:30 | Interaction |
| 4:30-7:00 | Networking Social |
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 7:00-8:30 | Registration and Vendor Set-Up |
| 8:30-8:45 | Welcome & Geothermal Highlights Scott Niesen & Garrett Sakry, MNGHPA Directors |
| 8:45-9:15 | Introduction to IGSHPA & Geo-Exchange Best Utility Partner Steve Koep, Retired Utility Executive & MNGHPA Director |
| 9:15-10:15 | Overview of What a Geothermal Heat Pump Is and How It Works John Riffe, Auer Steel |
| 10:15-10:30 | Break |
| 10:30-11:00 | Equipment Choices: Package, Split & Water to Water; Overview of Sizing Equipment and Installation Considerations John Riffe, Auer Steel |
| 11:00-12:00 | Common Types of Loop Fields and Requirements for Installation John Riffe, Auer Steel |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:00 | IRA Geothermal Incentives Jeremiah Strode, Geo-Exchange director of Utility Engagement |
| 2:00-2:30 | Geothermal Heat Pump Service: Refrigerant Circuit and Loop Field John Riffe, Auer Steel |
| 2:30-2:45 | Break |
| 2:45-4:00 | Geothermal Heat Pump Service: Sequence of Operation; Performance Diagnostics HE & HR; Evaluating Common Faults John Riffe, Auer Steel |
| 4:00-4:30 | Wrap Up and Interaction |
When will registration open?
Registration is now open! Click here to register online.
If you prefer not to register online, please use the printable registration form here.