Company Overview
J. David Reynolds founded Atlantic Geothermal, LLC in 1998 as Earthworm Tunneling LLC in 2003, a successful company dedicated to exploring the potential of drilling methods for geothermal power production. In December of 2006, Reynolds and his associates changed the name of Earthworm Tunneling to Atlantic Geothermal, LLC, in order to reflect the company's increased focus on not just tunneling methods but on the larger-scale development of geothermal power plants in New England. For over ten years Mr. Reynolds has been developing a unique design for building a geothermal power plant capable of operating in New England. The latest design modifications are for building a prototype 160 MW geothermal power plant that can be scaled up to 1,400 MW. This design uses a closed ground loop system instead of the industry standard of using an open ground loop to extract heat from the ground.
Atlantic Geothermal is now engaging partners on three fronts-- scientific, industrial and political--to build this power plant. While we recognize that this project is highly ambitious, and may have significant cost, we believe that the rewards will make it worthwhile for everyone involved. We are dedicated to finding solutions and creating opportunities, as we advance a clean, safe and sustainable alternative for power generation.
Management Team
J. David Reynolds - President
Started running small businesses when he was in high school, studied engineering at Northeastern University, and has been successful in a number of ventures, including hard rock mining. For Dave, the more difficult the challenge, the greater is the satisfaction when success is achieved. This philosophy was the driving force that led him to create Earthworm Tunneling, and now Atlantic Geothermal. Dave's vision for geothermal power, developed over the last ten years, has been motivated by a firm belief that large-scale geothermal power is the best solution to the planet's looming energy and environmental crises. This unwavering pursuit of a dream to build a better future has enabled him to overcome criticism and modify the development of this project to create a design with substantial near-term economic and social advantages.
Donald A Reynolds - Market Development
Donald is an accomplished entrepreneur, having successfully started up companies like Caldwin Environmental Systems that operated in the commercial and residential water purification & filtration business. Degrees in Computer Networking, Telephone Communication and Project Management
Melissa Loiodice, Esq.
An expert in contracts and negotiation, has served as counsel to Atlantic Geothermal, and will continue to play a major role in overseeing the legal aspects of licensing, patenting, and business agreements.
Kevin Downey
project manager and foreman, attended US Military Academy, 1970-1971;UMASS Amherst, 1971-1974 Laborers' Union, 1968-1976; Carpenters' Union 1978-1984; Millwrights Union, Local 1121, 1984- 2004. During his years in 1121, he worked at scores of power plants, oil fired, gas fired, coal fired, hydro, trash burners and nuclear plants. He spent 10 of his last 12 years in 1121 working as a maintenance contractor at Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant doing general maintenance, overhead crane operation, turbine disassembly / reassembly, pump and valve repair, Reactor disassembly / reassembly. During refueling shutdowns every 18 months, he was foreman for crews on the aforementioned projects.