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Homebuyer eyeing 2007 geothermal HVAC warned to consult a specialist, or risk a $20,000 shock
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (643+ words) Geothermal systems can be attractive because they tap stable underground temperatures instead of relying on outdoor air. Buying a home with unfamiliar heating equipment can feel like inheriting a mystery. One buyer considering purchasing a 2007 house with original geothermal HVAC…...
Scientists trace 2024 earthquake that shook 42 million to previously unmapped New Jersey fault zone
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (578+ words) "Subtle, immature faults may pose a greater seismic hazard than the prominent, large faults that we traditionally focus on." A rare jolt hit New Jersey in April when a magnitude 4.8 earthquake sent tremors across the East Coast, startling millions. Researchers…...
Indiana's Notre Dame adds basement geothermal plant to overhaul 100-year-old heating system
1+ week, 5+ day ago (353+ words) Notre Dame is tapping energy from below the surface as it adds a third geothermal heating plant beneath Walsh Family Hall of Architecture to upgrade its system and reduce its carbon footprint on campus. WSBT reported this new plant is…...