Colonial I is currently under construction (see video at the bottom of this page: https://romehousingauthority.com/housing). Steamboat 20 is set to close financing and start construction in November 2022 and will be underway in early stages at the time of the BEBoston conference. Geothermal test bores have been drilled at Steamboat. An interesting aspect to these two projects is that they are both participating in different types of energy programs. Steamboat is classified as a moderate rehab and was the first project of its kind to be awarded the Clean Energy Initiative money through the funding agency HCR (Housing and Community Renewal). To verify compliance with the CEI, Steamboat will be participating in NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program (a program for existing buildings) targeting 46% energy reduction compared to existing operation and will be complying with an adapted ENERGY STAR MFNC checklist requiring blower door and duct blaster testing. Colonial I is considered a substantial rehab and is pursuing the ENERGY STAR Multifamily High Rise program. This information could fit into the presentation somewhere, though I think the more interesting aspect of the project is the feasibility of geothermal as a solution for low carbon + efficiency + financial compatibility for affordable housing owners. I suspect there are some long term maintenance benefits that can be discussed as well (such as if the water source heat pump goes down in one apartment the rest of the building still has heat and can help keep that apartment tempered until the repair can be made). It is also significant that the domestic hot water will be provided by water source heat pumps off the ground loop. High efficiency DHW is a challenge in large multifamily due to limited technology availability, this is one way to do it.