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After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting. Now, as an expert consultant, Jay sits on several technical code committees internationally; notably the technical committee for the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code. Jay has co-authored two McGraw-Hill Textbooks focused on geothermal HVAC technologies and continues to write curriculum and lecture on the merits of Clean Heating and Cooling technologies.

After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting. Now, as an expert consultant, Jay sits on several technical code committees internationally; notably the technical committee for the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code. Jay has co-authored two McGraw-Hill Textbooks focused on geothermal HVAC technologies and continues to write curriculum and lecture on the merits of Clean Heating and Cooling technologies.

After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting. Now, as an expert consultant, Jay sits on several technical code committees internationally; notably the technical committee for the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code. Jay has co-authored two McGraw-Hill Textbooks focused on geothermal HVAC technologies and continues to write curriculum and lecture on the merits of Clean Heating and Cooling technologies.

Owner and President of Northern GroundSource in Brimson, MinnesotaMr. Sakry is a geothermal technical consultant who is specially trained and professionally credentialed by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) as a certified geoexchange designer (CGD). This program “is designed to recognize professionals who have demonstrated high levels of experience, competence, proficiency, and ethical fitness in applying the principles and practices of geothermal heat pump design and related disciplines, as well as to raise the professional standards within the field. ”Mr. Sakry has designed and installed hundreds of residential and light commercial cold-climate geothermal systems since 2001, specializing in advanced hydronic split (radiant/forced air heating and cooling) applications; high-efficiency, multi-stage/variable speed forced air system; pond loops; vertically bored ground loops; and advanced horizontal ground heat exchanger designs.Mr. Sakry has been an accredited member of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) since 2001 andpresently holds special accreditation as an IGSHPA certified geo inspector (CGI). He was a founding director of the Minnesota Geothermal Heat Pump Association (MNGHPA) in 2008 and currently serves as president on its Board of Directors. Mr. Sakryis a frequent speaker and trainer at professional-technical conferences attended by architects, mechanical engineers, building contractors, GHP/HVAC installers, and building science professionals at both the state and national level.

Owner and President of Northern GroundSource in Brimson, MinnesotaMr. Sakry is a geothermal technical consultant who is specially trained and professionally credentialed by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) as a certified geoexchange designer (CGD). This program “is designed to recognize professionals who have demonstrated high levels of experience, competence, proficiency, and ethical fitness in applying the principles and practices of geothermal heat pump design and related disciplines, as well as to raise the professional standards within the field. ”Mr. Sakry has designed and installed hundreds of residential and light commercial cold-climate geothermal systems since 2001, specializing in advanced hydronic split (radiant/forced air heating and cooling) applications; high-efficiency, multi-stage/variable speed forced air system; pond loops; vertically bored ground loops; and advanced horizontal ground heat exchanger designs.Mr. Sakry has been an accredited member of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) since 2001 andpresently holds special accreditation as an IGSHPA certified geo inspector (CGI). He was a founding director of the Minnesota Geothermal Heat Pump Association (MNGHPA) in 2008 and currently serves as president on its Board of Directors. Mr. Sakryis a frequent speaker and trainer at professional-technical conferences attended by architects, mechanical engineers, building contractors, GHP/HVAC installers, and building science professionals at both the state and national level.

After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting. Now, as an expert consultant, Jay sits on several technical code committees internationally; notably the technical committee for the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code. Jay has co-authored two McGraw-Hill Textbooks focused on geothermal HVAC technologies and continues to write curriculum and lecture on the merits of Clean Heating and Cooling technologies.

Duane Crawford Dakota Geo Consultants, LLC
Mr. Crawford is a consultant and contractor specializing in drilling, geothermal capacitors, geothermal design and geothermal development. He has 46 years of experience in drilling, and over 29 years of experience in geothermal design and construction. Mr. Crawford has designed and constructed horizontal and vertical ground heat exchangers, and his alternative designs include pond loop, single well pump-and-dump, thermal capacitors, and solar-assisted ground source heat pump configurations. He has been involved in pioneering research in thermal capacitors under the registered trademark name DEWECEL for balancing and enhancing performance and efficiency in the application of ground source heat pumps. He has designed and constructed geothermal systems in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Canada, and Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. Mr. Crawford has worked in the water development industry since 1976. Geothermal development and design since 1993.

President, Energy Environmental CorporationMr. Wallace is President of Energy Environmental Corporation. He specializes in integrating systems using geothermal, solar thermal, and radiant hydronic heating and cooling with patented controls Mr. Wallace is a Certified GeoExchange Designer (CGD) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) by the Association of Energy Engineers; a Certified Trainer and Installer by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA), certified by the Colorado Division of Water Resources and has earned the LEED for Homes Accredited Professional designation from the U.S. Green Building Council.  Al served on the technical committee which created the 2015 Uniform Solar Energy & Hydronics Code through the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). Mr. Wallace holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Golden Gate University in California, and dual Master’s degrees in Architecture and Landscape Architecture with Certificates in Design/Build and Historic Preservation from the University of Colorado at Denver. 

President, Energy Environmental CorporationMr. Wallace is President of Energy Environmental Corporation. He specializes in integrating systems using geothermal, solar thermal, and radiant hydronic heating and cooling with patented controls Mr. Wallace is a Certified GeoExchange Designer (CGD) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) by the Association of Energy Engineers; a Certified Trainer and Installer by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA), certified by the Colorado Division of Water Resources and has earned the LEED for Homes Accredited Professional designation from the U.S. Green Building Council.  Al served on the technical committee which created the 2015 Uniform Solar Energy & Hydronics Code through the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). Mr. Wallace holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Golden Gate University in California, and dual Master’s degrees in Architecture and Landscape Architecture with Certificates in Design/Build and Historic Preservation from the University of Colorado at Denver. 

Mechanical Engineer with Idaho Geothermal, LLC, in MeridianMr. Fuller worked in research and development for one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers for six years, where he developed and implemented assembly processes. He is an International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) accredited installer. Mr. Fuller has ten years of progressive hands on experience in the geothermal heat pump field. His experience includes water-to-water, water-to-air, open loop, closed loop, pond loop, horizontal bore, vertical bore, and radiant heat systems.

Mr. Steeby is a professor of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at Grand Rapids Community College. He has taught full time with GRCC since 2007. Mr. Steeby has also taught as an adjunct professor for Ferris State University in Construction Management. He received his bachelor of science degree in HVAC/R Applied Technology from Ferris State University, and his master’s degree in Career and Technical Education also from Ferris State University.

Mr. Steeby has worked in the HVAC field since 1985. He has held positions in many areas of the industry including installation, service, sales, and project management. Mr. Steeby has worked for a local manufacturer of HVAC equipment for over five years, and he was employed by Honeywell for 11 years.

He holds a mechanical contractor’s license with the State of Michigan, and he has several nationally-recognized certifications including installation and service of geothermal equipment with North American Technician Excellence (NATE). Mr. Steeby is also a certified trainer and installer of geothermal heat pumps through the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA). He has been actively involved in the geothermal industry for many years including writing software to size loop links and working on several commercial geothermal installations. In 2011, he published his book Alternative Energy – Sources and Systems through Cengage Learning which includes chapters on geothermal systems.

President of Alderson Engineering, Inc. – Southhampton, PA
Mr. Alderson is the owner, chief mechanical engineer, and certified geoexchange designer of his company. He has owned and worked for mechanical contracting firms prior to becoming a consulting engineer, giving him insight and experience in the actual construction of mechanical systems. Prior to forming Alderson Engineering, Inc., in 1990, he worked at a Philadelphia-based consulting engineering firm for 10 years. He is frequently a guest speaker at various conferences, with expertise in the area of ground source heat pump systems. He served as the national director of the Consulting Engineering Council (CEC) of Pennsylvania after having served as president of the organization.
Mr. Alderson’s projects range from geothermal projects for health care facilities, office buildings, industrial projects, retail projects, government facilities, university campus facilities, hotels and motels to residential projects. He has been responsible for the design of hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical building systems.
Mr. Alderson received his B.S.M.E degree from Drexel University, with a specialty in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. He is a member of the Consulting Engineers Council (CEC) Philadelphia Chapter (past chapter president), the Consulting Engineers Council of Pennsylvania (CEC/PA) (board of directors, past president, national director); the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE); the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA); the International Code Council (ICC); and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).