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🌎 Colorado energy innovation worth watching

A compelling shift is underway in the Julesburg Basin of Colorado. In Weld County, Occidental Petroleum is applying decades of oil and gas drilling expertise to unlock geothermal energy, with support from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Geothermal Technologies.

By drilling as deep as 20,000 feet, the goal is to tackle one of geothermal’s biggest challenges: cost-effective drilling at scale. If successful, this approach could accelerate deployment of clean, reliable thermal energy across Colorado and beyond.
📌 Read more about it in the CPR News article here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H04PqH70

At DMA Engineering, this is exciting. It shows how existing infrastructure and expertise can be repurposed to support the next generation of sustainable energy systems.

We’re already applying geothermal solutions at the building scale—helping commercial and residential projects achieve efficient, cost-effective heating and cooling.

👉 Want a quick overview of how geothermal works in real projects? Download our fast-read guide here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H04PqyS0

🏗️ Commissioning BAS & DDC-Controlled HVAC Systems: Why It Matters

When it comes to BAS and DDC systems, the smallest oversight at startup can become the biggest problem down the line. Commissioning is a critical process that should begin before design and continue through occupancy. This is especially true for commercial buildings with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Direct Digital Control (DDC), where complexity and operating expenses leave no room for error.

With BAS and DDC advanced controls as the backbone of modern HVAC, even small oversights in programming, sequences, or installation can lead to inefficiencies, comfort issues, and costly consequences.

At DMA Engineering, we see it every day:
⚠️ Misapplied sequences compromise performance.
⚠️ Gaps between design and installation go undetected without testing.
⚠️ Startup issues become persistent deficiencies and costly workarounds.

Our DMA commissioning tackles these risks head-on by documenting, testing, and verifying so systems perform exactly as intended. And we ensure architects, contractors, and owners can rely on systems that deliver efficiency, reliability, and long-term value.

👉 Check out our recent blog to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03KN9zT0
• Why BAS/DDC commissioning is essential
• Risks of skipping it
• The value of third-party objectivity
• A case where commissioning prevented costly disputes

📩 We invite you to contact us to discuss commissioning or other commercial energy efficiency solutions: https://hubs.la/Q03KNcZ60

🔄 One system. Two functions.
Heat pumps cool in summer and heat in winter, making them simple, efficient, cost-saving. This means year-round comfort with only one system, using a simple reversing valve.

💡Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) Boulder County explained heat pump functionality this way in a recent newsletter: "A conventional AC unit is a bit like a bike that you can only ride forward... A heat pump, on the other hand, works a bit like a car which has both forward and reverse gears."

🚨 Boulder County PACE rebates are almost fully allocated. Limited funding remains for business electrification projects like heat pumps. If you’re considering an upgrade, now is the time to act 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03FgY8f0

💸 We are here for you! DMA Engineering has guided multiple successful C-PACE projects across Colorado. We know how to navigate the process and can help you move quickly to make your building more efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective. Contact us to get started and benefit from tips on how to avoid C-PACE pitfalls: https://hubs.la/Q03FgT2l0