In the drive to achieve a low-carbon economy, no sector is left untouched. Fields that were once disregarded have now become promising opportunities. Startups, with their novel ideas, innovative commercial models and urgency to rise to the challenge are well positioned to take the lead. What new technologies and strategies are being pursued? How has the landscape changed to support these solutions and how are developers managing risk as it continues to evolve? This panel will feature members of the 2024 class of CERAWeek Energy Innovation Pioneers.
Geothermal HVAC is the only way to fully electrify real estate heating/cooling with such high efficiency that it pays for itself with double-digit IRRs. Bedrock Energy deploys novel drilling and construction technologies that dramatically improve access to and confidence in geothermal installations for urban real estate properties.