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Geothermal technology, Virginia energy policy, and the incentive stacking strategies that change the math for building owners. Launching soon - articles in progress below.
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How to Stack Federal Incentives for Geothermal in 2025
A practical breakdown of §48 vs. §48E, prevailing wage requirements, domestic content adders, energy community bonuses, and how they compound for Virginia building owners.
Virginia SB 252 and What It Means for Commercial Building Owners
Virginia's clean energy mandate creates real urgency - and real opportunity - for building owners who move early. We look at the compliance timeline and the financial case for geothermal.
Commercial Geothermal ROI: Real Numbers from a 50,000 SF Office
We model a mid-size commercial building switching from gas to geothermal under Dragon's ESA model - showing monthly cash flow, ITC capture, and 10-year NPV.
C-PACE + Geothermal: The No-Capital Path to Decarbonization
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing lets building owners install geothermal with zero upfront cost. Here's how it pairs with Dragon's installation model.
Why Ground-Source Heat Pumps Outperform Air-Source in Virginia's Climate
Air-source heat pumps lose efficiency when temperatures drop. Ground-source systems don't - because the earth stays 55°F year-round. A data-driven comparison.
IRS Direct Pay: How Non-Profits and Schools Can Claim the Full ITC
The Inflation Reduction Act's §6417 Direct Pay provision lets tax-exempt entities receive the Investment Tax Credit as a cash refund. Here's what that means for schools, churches, and municipalities.
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