Watch how geothermal heat pumps heat and cool buildings by concentrating the naturally existing heat contained within the earth -- a clean, reliable, and renewable source of energy.

energy.gov - June 24, 2012

Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), sometimes referred to as GeoExchange, earth-coupled, ground-source, or water-source heat pumps, have been in use since the late 1940s. They use the constant temperature of the earth as the exchange medium instead of the outside air temperature. This allows the system to reach fairly high efficiencies (300% to 600%) on the coldest winter nights, compared to 175% to 250% for air-source heat pumps on cool days.

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sisandyhelp.org

Greetings,

This Tuesday, on the one year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, everyone impacted by this tragic storm will be commeorating the events of last year in their own way.

Some will feel most comforted by staying home, or gathering with family or friends, or in their religious communities. Some will join in the many anniversary events happening around the island, seeking the strength of the broader Sandy-impacted community.

Whether you are a resident who lost everything, or a caregiver, or a service provider who is feeling very tired, this anniversary is a stressful time.

Be sure to take care of yourself. Rest. Talk about how you are feeling with family and friends. Pay attention to your health.

And remember that many emotional care services available on Staten Island are open to both impacted residents and their caregivers.

You can talk to a crisis counselor confidentiality and free of cost  by calling any of these numbers:

Project Hope 1-800-LIFENET

Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990, press 1

Photo: Cameron Blaylock

rebuildbydesign.org

Rebuild by Design is hosting two public receptions in New York and New Jersey to hear Rebuild by Design's ten Design Teams discuss their research and the ideas born out of their work.

This is a critical moment for the Rebuild by Design project and a perfect occasion to learn more about the teams' thoughtful and unique visions to make our region more resilient.

The proposals follow three months of in-depth analysis and public outreach, including both one-on-one conversations with people living in affected areas and robust guided conversations with Design Teams and citizens. This will lead up to a selection of projects each team will pursue in the design phase—the next and final portion of the competition.

Breakfast Reception at NYU - RSVP
8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
60 Washington Square South,New York, NY
Kimmel Center, 4th Floor