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Maryland bets on geothermal for schools and data centers, but home use barely catches on

Unlike some other cleaner energy options, it does not depend on sunshine or wind.

by Jennifer Green, thecooldown.com

Maryland is stepping up its support for geothermal energy, beginning with school projects and weighing how the same underground resource could serve high-demand facilities such as data centers.

Its appeal lies in dependable heating and cooling. Geothermal systems can reduce energy use, relieve pressure on the grid, and potentially bring down utility costs over time.

What's happening?

Gov. Wes Moore has announced new money for geothermal improvements at schools in Montgomery, Prince George's, and Worcester counties, The Daily Record reported. Separately, Towson University plans to add a geothermal well to the building used by its College of Fine Arts & Communication, with the project slated for completion in 2027.

Even with those investments, geothermal remains uncommon in Maryland homes. According to The Daily Record, the National Laboratory of the Rockies' FINISH READING HERE

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