Thermal energy networks are being pursued by utilities across the U.S., while state lawmakers are also examining how to foster the development of those networks.

"Tasmin explained that in October 2024 she had the pleasure of attending and speaking at the NY-Geo Conference1, held in New York City, US. She said: “I was struck by the excitement and enthusiasm in the room. It truly felt like an industry on the cusp of something huge, and from my UK point of view, that my US counterparts, might now beat us at our own game.""

Electric heat pumps have outsold gas furnaces in the U.S. over the last few years, and the trend is on track to continue internationally as many countries incentivize their installation. But, that doesn’t mean natural gas companies are out of a job.

You can heat homes with gas, propane, oil or electricity. Or you can make use of the virtually endless supply of clean energy that lies right beneath your feet. The South Side nonprofit Blacks in Green is pursuing the latter option, with a plan for a multibuilding geothermal system that will tap steady, year-round underground temperatures of about 55 degrees.

"In the United States, we see what happened when a group of concerned mothers forged a surprising alliance with a gas company, and worked together to get clean energy from the ground beneath their feet."

"She's my inspiration in those moments when I wonder if people can push up against immensely powerful forces and change the world. Zeyneb Magavi shows we can."