From Coal to Clean Heat: How One Canadian Town Is Repurposing Abandoned Mines
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Cumberland, B.C. is transforming its mining heritage into a renewable energy solution by tapping into water trapped in old coal tunnels for geothermal heating and cooling. This innovative project promises to reduce energy costs, support local economic development, and attract new businesses—all while cutting emissions and giving the community a sustainable future.
Cumberland, B.C. is transforming its mining heritage into a renewable energy solution by tapping into water trapped in old coal tunnels for geothermal heating and cooling. This innovative project promises to reduce energy costs, support local economic development, and attract new businesses—all while cutting emissions and giving the community a sustainable future.