Dandelion Energy Partners with Vermont Gas for Geothermal Heating in Affordable Housing
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dandelion Energy and Vermont Gas Services (VGS) have launched a collaboration aimed at integrating high-efficiency, renewable geothermal heating and cooling into the Riggs Meadow affordable housing development in Hinesburg, VT. This initiative marks a pioneering step as the first geothermal investment model by a gas utility in the U.S., making renewable thermal energy more accessible for developers and residents.
Key Highlights:
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Partnership Goals: This collaboration aims to expand geothermal accessibility and validate a new model of utility investment in ground loops, which support efficient geothermal systems for residential users.
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Benefits for Residents:
- Clean Energy: Geothermal systems will provide all-electric heating and cooling, well-suited for Vermont’s winter climate.
- Cost Stability: Geothermal offers predictable energy pricing, crucial for low- and moderate-income residents who face volatile energy costs.
- Efficiency: Known for its low demand, geothermal heating supports a resilient energy grid.
Project Details:
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The Riggs Meadow development will consist of 44 townhomes and apartments aimed at low-to-moderate income occupants, made feasible through VGS’s investment in geothermal infrastructure.
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Dandelion Energy will oversee the system design and drilling for the project, with geothermal borehole drilling set to commence in early 2026 and occupancy anticipated by late 2027.
About the Companies
Dandelion Energy specializes in residential geothermal solutions, striving to make this energy source accessible and affordable. Since its establishment in 2017, it has installed numerous geothermal systems across the U.S.
Vermont Gas Services (VGS) is committed to delivering reliable thermal energy to over 56,000 customers in northwestern Vermont, while enhancing energy efficiency and expanding its electric heating portfolio.
Press Contacts:
- Kathy Berardi, JMG Public Relations, kathy.berardi@example.com, 678-644-4122
- Dylan Giambatista, Vermont Gas, dylan.giambatista@example.com, 802-391-6475
This partnership serves as a national model for integrating renewable energy in housing developments, promoting equitable energy access in communities.
