# A gas utility is picking up the upfront tab for geothermal

> Geothermal’s upfront cost can be a dealbreaker for affordable housing. A Vermont gas utility is helping get past that hurdle by paying for the underground infrastructure at a new development.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/10/01/a-gas-utility-is-picking-up-the-upfront-tab-for-geothermal/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abe51ac63e1d5d445fa3089)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #geothermal #upfront #utility #vermont #picking #affordable #bringing #cooling
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