ACHR

Full ‘Steam’ Ahead: Is Geothermal the Future of American Suburbs?

Four mega-developments are ditching traditional HVAC systems for geothermal heating and cooling

ACHR

Full ‘Steam’ Ahead: Is Geothermal the Future of American Suburbs?

Four mega-developments are ditching traditional HVAC systems for geothermal heating and cooling

By Maria Taylor

Visitors won’t find an air conditioning unit in the Pinewood Forest community, despite the steamy Georgia summers. And for the 50 new homeowners who moved in around Christmas, they won’t hear the on/off cycle firing up when they’re outside enjoying an evening on the porch, either.