Fifty Under
Fifty Under provides geothermal-as-a-service for farms, installing underground temperature‑stable systems that deliver clean, predictable energy at a fixed price. The company designs, builds, and owns the geothermal infrastructure, eliminating upfront capital costs for growers and shielding them from volatile market electricity rates while reducing emissions.
- Agriculture Technology
- Clean Technology
- Energy
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Problem
Farm operations face volatile and rising energy costs, with price spikes that can halt production and high emissions from combustion-based heating systems. Conventional vent‑and‑reheat approaches also waste energy by conditioning humidity and vapor‑pressure deficit (VPD) inefficiently.
Solution
Fifty Under offers Geothermal‑as‑a‑Service (GaaS) for farms, installing and owning a ground‑source heat pump system that taps the earth’s stable ~50 °F temperature year‑round. The company designs, drills, and equips the borefield, then provides the heat and dehumidification capacity to the farm under a fixed monthly fee, eliminating upfront capital and exposure to market energy price fluctuations. By delivering clean, reliable thermal energy, the service reduces fuel‑combustion emissions and removes the energy penalty of vent‑and‑reheat cycles. Farmers can also choose to purchase the system outright if they prefer ownership. All financing, incentives, and ongoing maintenance are managed by Fifty Under, ensuring a predictable cost structure and continuous operation.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial farms, greenhouse operators, and other agricultural enterprises that require large‑scale heating and humidity control while seeking cost stability and emissions reductions.
Features
- Ground‑source heat pump design and borefield drilling tailored to each farm’s current and projected energy demand
- Integrated hydronic heating, dehumidification, and VPD control to replace vent‑and‑reheat systems
- Full ownership and risk management by Fifty Under, with zero upfront capital required for the GaaS option
- Fixed monthly service fee that locks in energy cost, insulating farms from market price volatility
- End‑to‑end handling of taxes, incentives, and financing throughout the contract term
- Option for farms to purchase the geothermal system outright for long‑term asset ownership