The third quarter of 2026 was a busy one for Darcy. From active construction sites in Minneapolis to conference stages in Dublin, our team spent the summer putting in the work to advance geothermal across the country and beyond. Here’s a look at what we were up to.
A Summer of Site Visits
Throughout the summer, we were lucky to host customers, partners, nonprofits, and policy leaders on site visits across the Twin Cities. Our site visit program experience is designed to bring our geothermal technology to life, with visitors touring active construction, walking completed installations, and hearing directly from our team and operators.
These visits are designed to be simple, impactful, and tailored to your interests. We want you to leave with real answers, real context, and a clearer picture of what Darcy can do for your projects.
Interested in scheduling a site visit? Email marketing@darcysolutions.com for more info.
Events Recap
Throughout Q3, Darcy continued our event momentum across the summer by participating in industry education and collaboration through international conferences and speaking opportunities. This allows us to remain committed to our company mission of providing industry education on how geothermal can be implemented everywhere, including outside of the United States.
Our team participated in several major industry gatherings, including:
- SimBuild
- ASHRAE Annual Conference
- IMN’s ESG & Decarbonizing Real Estate
- NARUC Summer Policy Summit
- Co_Invest Climate
- ASHE Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference
- ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
- Three Rivers River Fest
- EGEC Geothermal District Heating and Cooling Days
- Geothermal Rising Conference
- Kentucky School Plant Management Association Annual Conference & Tradeshow
- AASHE Conference & Expo
- Michigan Energy Innovators Gala
- Tribal Energy Forum
In addition to conferences and trade shows, Darcy representatives continued supporting educational opportunities with universities, regional organizations, and industry partners across the globe.
Darcy In the News
Want to learn more about what Darcy has been up to? Check out some of our recent coverage from this quarter to get the latest scoop on Darcy projects, innovation, and more.
New Macalester Residence Hall to Bring Clean Energy Innovation to a Dense Urban Setting [Star Tribune]
Macalester College and its new residence hall project were recently featured in the Star Tribune for advancing this important work, and Darcy is proud to provide the geothermal heating and cooling technology helping bring the initiative to life. Developed from research at the University of Minnesota, the Darcy system delivers high-efficiency heating and cooling for dense urban environments while requiring a significantly smaller footprint than traditional geothermal systems.
2026 GDUSA Digital Design Showcase [GDUSA Magazine]
The Darcy website was recognized with a 2026 American Digital Design Award, presented by GDUSA Magazine. The competition honors exceptional achievement in digital communications across websites, apps, social media, motion graphics, digital advertising, publications, and more. Out of nearly 3,000 entries, the Darcy website was selected as one of this year’s winners.
Learn more about the award and see other winners here →
Deep Earth, Urban Spaces: How a UMN Startup is Decarbonizing the Skyline [UMN Technology Commercialization News]
The University of Minnesota’s Offsite Collections Facility (OCF) serves as the first project for the university that originated Darcy’s hydrogeology research. Learn how Darcy grew out of the University’s Technology Commercialization office, and how public research fuels enterprises that will help decarbonize the planet.
Adams State University Brings First Darcy Geothermal System to Colorado [McKinstry]
Adams State University is planning Colorado’s first Darcy geothermal system with McKinstry, Darcy, and Engineered Products. The project will bring efficient heating and cooling to campus while using about 10,000 square feet, compared to the nearly two acres (87,000+ square feet) needed for a conventional system. The investment will support students today, create opportunities for future campus growth, and help advance sustainability goals across the region.
Looking Ahead
As we head into the final months of 2026, Darcy continues to remain committed to the efforts of decarbonizing the environment by bringing geothermal everywhere. Stay up to date with Darcy on LinkedIn to see our latest projects, events, and industry insights.