A Church’s Geothermal Experiment Could Pave the Way for Projects Across New York

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By By Lauren DalbanApr 6, 2026, 5:00 am112 ptsTrending
High costs, crowding and less-than-ideal land conditions make geothermal installations in downstate New York difficult—but not impossible. By Lauren Dalban The Rev. Kurt Gerhard stood near the lectern in Christ Church Bronxville. Beneath him, a network of pipes stretched into a nearby parking lot, where…

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