Today’s Solutions: July 17, 2026

Germany’s small town bet

Germany's small town bet: can deep geothermal energy power the future?

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Fifteen years ago, the German town of Geretsried had high hopes for geothermal energy. However, when traditional drilling methods failed to reach enough hot water, the town was left with natural gas as its primary heating source. A new wave of geothermal Read More...

Sewage heat: Vancouver’

Sewage heat: Vancouver's steamy and sustainable energy source

Since 2010, an innovative energy program in Vancouver's False Creek has quietly transformed the city's energy landscape. This novel technology harnesses the latent heat in sewage effluent, converting it into a renewable heat source for nearly 6,000 apartments. Derek Pope, Vancouver's manager of Read More...