From Gas to Geo: Making the Energy Transition Real in Our Communities

The energy transition isn't just a distant goal—it's happening in our neighborhoods right now. Join Angie Alberto Escobar from HEET to explore how communities are moving from fossil fuels to clean geothermal heating and cooling. Drawing on case studies from the nation's first utility-scale networked geothermal system in Framingham, HEET's groundbreaking work mapping gas leaks and detecting public health hazards, and the Kickstart Massachusetts initiative, Angie will discuss what it takes to transform the energy landscape. Learn how gas utilities can become geothermal utilities, who's driving this transition, and what you can do to support clean energy solutions in your own community. Speaker Bio: Angie Alberto Escobar is Director of Gas to Geo Transition at HEET, leading efforts to shift from gas to networked geothermal systems with equity at the core. She supports municipalities in assessing geothermal potential, coordinates technical partners, and co-develops engagement strategies that prioritize community leadership and long-term resilience.