Cambridge panel reviews geothermal network study

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What happened

The committee held an informational hearing on a Cambridge Network Geothermal Feasibility Study that screened 38 sites and selected Pacific Street Park for deeper analysis. The study found that a pilot thermal energy network would require 30 years to recoup capital costs under current incentives, with customer bills alone doubling project costs. No motion or vote was taken on advancing the concept.

Key decisions

• 📋 Geothermal feasibility study informational hearing. Committee held informational hearing on Cambridge Network Geothermal Feasibility Study, which screened 38 candidate sites and selected Pacific Street Park for deeper feasibility analysis. Study found that under current incentives, a pilot thermal energy network would take 30 years to recoup capital costs; recovering costs through customer bills would double overall project costs. No motion or vote was taken. Read case details

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The complete, section-by-section account of the meeting, 1,795 words, for members.

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