Boise Awarded $1 Million to Implement Geothermal Heating for Affordable Housing
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Boise, Idaho, has received $1 million to utilize geothermal energy for heating and cooling multifamily affordable housing, making it the first city in the U.S. to do so. The project, funded by Bloomberg's Mayors Challenge, aims to save up to 300 residents 80% on utility costs and is expected to be completed by 2028 in the Lusk District.

Feb 26, 2026, 6:00 AM