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Dandelion Energy

Replacing existing heating & cooling equipment with geothermal systems harvesting underground energy

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Kathy Hannun

Cofounder & President at Dandelion Energy

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Employees 101–200
Headquarters Mount Kisco, New York, United States
According to the US EPA, "geothermal heat pumps are the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective systems for heating and cooling." Dandelion Energy uses a rooftop-solar-like model to replace homeowners' existing air conditioning and heating equipment with a geothermal system, drastically reducing costs for both consumers and the environment. Dandelion's vertically integrated model allows for a great customer experience, attractive margins, and fast innovation and learning.

Dandelion has pioneered the usage of small, residential-friendly drilling rigs for geothermal installation in the US. While the company has focused primarily on residential retrofit to date, Dandelion has recently started working with home builders to install geothermal in new home developments. Dandelion expects this to become a large portion of its business over time.

Notable Achievements

  • Thousands of installed geothermal heat pumps throughout the Northeast.
  • Revenue more than doubled year over year.
  • CEO took his previous company public and successfully exited the company before that one through acquisition.

Currently Operating in One Region

Press Mentions

October 2, 2024

Dandelion Raised $40 Million for Geothermal - What's Next?

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September 25, 2024

[Funding news] VA-based Dandelion Energy Secures $40Million in Series C Round Funding

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September 24, 2024

Dandelion Energy Closes $40M Series C Funding

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September 17, 2024

Dandelion Energy Launches World's Most Efficient Geothermal Heat Pump Nationwide

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May 23, 2024

Google’s Era of Unrestrained Invention Is Coming to an End - Bloomberg

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May 20, 2024

Google’s Era of Unrestrained Invention Is Coming to an End - Bloomberg

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Work at Dandelion Energy

Posted December 20, 2024

Business Systems Analyst

Arlington, VA, USA

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Posted November 16, 2024

Geothermal Construction Project Manager

Denver, CO, USA

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Posted November 10, 2024

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Somerville, MA, USA

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Posted July 31, 2024

Senior Director Product Marketing

Arlington, VA, USA

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