Creation of a demonstration program for geothermal exchange systems.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a demonstration program for geothermal exchange systems

This bill would require the director of the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability, in consultation with an agency designated by the mayor, to conduct a study for the installation of geothermal energy systems on government owned sites. Specifically, the bill would require that a study first be conducted by the director to determine what potential sites could be retrofitted with such systems and then select up to 10 government owned buildings that could have geothermal systems installed in order to demonstrate the suitability of such systems. The bill would also require detailed reporting every 2 years on various aspects of the pilot program, including recommendations on whether the program should be expanded.