Geothermal Illinois Community and District Scale Systems Renewable Heating and Cooling (2022)

Presented by: Brian Urlaub, Associate Vice President & Director of Geothermal Operations, SALAS O’BRIEN

Geothermal energy systems allow district heating plants, facilities, developments, complexes, and organizational campuses to attain higher efficiencies, better cost savings, and lower carbon emissions. Join us for a community/district geothermal presentation that will focus on key elements of designing and constructing an interconnected ambient geothermal system for either neighborhood or campus applications. Key drivers that affect the design and implementation will be discussed, as well as different options that help make the systems more flexible, resilient, efficient, and cost effective.

The webinar will cover aspects and variations in geothermal energy systems, and how to use city ROW for geothermal infrastructure. This learning opportunity is ideal for professionals working in county and city government, facilities, public works, environmental sustainability, infrastructure project managers, planning/zoning, utilities, clean energy workforce organizations or associations, and community planning. After the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask for specifications and guidance in getting their projects started.

About the presenter:

  • Brian Urlaub is the Director of Geothermal Operations for Salas O’Brien where he oversees all geothermal projects. He is involved with all aspects of the projects from procurement, to design, project management, and commissioning. He graduated in 1993 with an associate degree in HVAC Technology and Design from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI. Mr. Urlaub started out his career in the field, installing and servicing all different types of HVAC systems. In 1996 he transitioned to inside sales and design and was introduced to his first IGSHPA geothermal course. He has been dedicated solely to the geothermal heat pump industry since 1999. His current job as Director of Geothermal Operations includes such duties as working with mechanical engineers on energy efficient designs, mechanical contractors on installations, drilling contractors on geothermal loop field installations, and Architects on better understanding of geothermal technology and implementation of innovative geothermal systems. Mr. Urlaub is a member of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) since 1997, past president of the Wisconsin Geothermal Association, past Board of Directors of the Minnesota Geothermal Heat Pump Association, and currently on the board of directors of IGSHPA. His geothermal certifications include: IGSHPA Accredited Installer, IGSHPA Certified Geothermal Designer (CGD), IGSHPA Certified Trainer, and IGSHPA CDG PLUS Trainer.

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