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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

March 17, 2021

This Google X spin-off backed by Bill Gates is offering a pathway to heat and cool your home with clean energy

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February 29, 2024

Kathy Hannun

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February 20, 2024

Earth911 Podcast: Dandelion Energy's Kathy Hannun on the Promise of Residential Geothermal Heat Pumps

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September 21, 2023

Dandelion Energy Celebrates New York Governor Hochul Signing Law to Reform Geothermal Drilling Regulations and Save Homeowners Money on Heating and Cooling

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July 31, 2023

Dandelion Energy Appoints Dan Yates as CEO

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January 5, 2023

The 11 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of Q4 2022

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Work at Dandelion Energy

Posted March 23, 2024

HVAC Senior Service Technician

Mt Kisco, NY, USA

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Posted March 21, 2024

Sheet Metal Lead

Windsor, ON, Canada

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Posted March 15, 2024

HVAC Installer

Marlborough, MA, USA

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Posted March 13, 2024

Trenching Installer/Excavation

Windsor, ON, Canada

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Posted March 13, 2024

Trenching Installer/Excavation

Peekskill, NY, USA

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Posted March 7, 2024

Sheet Metal Crew Lead

Mt Kisco, NY, USA

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Posted March 4, 2024

Geothermal Designer

Windsor, ON, Canada

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Posted March 4, 2024

Geothermal Designer

Mt Kisco, NY, USA

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Posted February 16, 2024

HVAC Service Technician

Mt Kisco, NY, USA

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Posted January 28, 2024

Driller Helper/Construction Laborer

Marlborough, MA, USA

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Posted January 23, 2024

Diesel Compressor Mechanic

Peekskill, NY, USA

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