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Eco-Friendly Homes Powered by Geothermal

Geothermal energy is heat trapped beneath the Earth’s surface. The word itself comes from the Greek words “geo” (earth) and “therme” (heat). This heat source is constantly replenished by the Earth’s formation and the decay of radioactive elements inside the planet.

We can tap into this geothermal heating for various purposes. Geothermal energy has been around for a long time, with people bathing in hot springs since prehistoric times. Today, we use geothermal systems to generate electricity and heat buildings.

A geothermal heat pump system (GHP) is an energy-efficient heating and cooling system that leverages the earth’s constant temperature below the ground surface.  Unlike traditional systems that rely on burning natural gas or resistance heating to generate heat, geothermal heat pumps act like movers, transferring heat to and from the earth as needed.

Geothermal Heating Systems Explained

Here’s a breakdown of how our geothermal heating and cooling system works:

  • GeoGrid™ Thermal Energy Network
    A network of pipes is buried horizontally in trenches or vertically in boreholes. This loop acts as a heat exchange infrastructure.
  • Heat Transfer
    In the winter, when the ground is warmer than the air, the geothermal heat pump extracts heat from the water circulating in the underground loop.
  • Geothermal Heat Pump(GHP)
    A heat pump located inside the house acts like a refrigerator in reverse. It uses electricity to compress and concentrate the extracted heat, making it warmer.
  • Winter Heating
    In the winter, the geothermal heat pump extracts heat from the earth and uses that to efficiently heat the home without the use of energy-intensive resistance heating.
  • Summer Cooling
    In the summer, the process reverses. The geothermal heat pump acts like a regular air conditioner, collecting heat from inside the house and water-filled pipes to transfer heat to the cooler ground through the underground loop.
  • Overall, geothermal heat pump systems offer an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home.

Benefits of a Geothermal System

Financial Savings
  • High Efficiency: Geothermal heat pumps extract heat from the ground, a much more efficient process than burning fuels. They can transfer three to four units of heat for every unit of electricity used, resulting in significant energy cost savings, potentially bringing savings of 50% to 70% on heating and cooling bills compared to traditional systems.
  • Lower Maintenance Costs: Because the ground source heat pumps are located inside the home, they are more resilient to extreme weather events and protected from outdoor exposure.
  • Government Incentives: Many governments offer tax credits or rebates to encourage the adoption of geothermal technology, offsetting the initial installation cost.
Environmental Benefits
  • Reduced Emissions: Geothermal systems reduce carbon emissions in two ways. No carbon is burned on-site, and most importantly, the lower energy demand reduces the carbon burned off-site by generators.
  • Renewable Energy Source: Geothermal exchange treats the earth like a natural battery, but instead of storing electricity, heat is stored during the summer, and used efficiently during the winter.
  • Less Reliance on Power Plants: By reducing reliance on traditional heating methods, geothermal systems put less strain on power plants that may generate electricity through methods with higher environmental impact.
Additional Advantages
  • Superior Comfort: Geothermal systems deliver consistent, year-round comfort with even temperature distribution throughout your home. They provide gentle, dehumidified cool air in the summer and avoid the blasts of hot air associated with traditional furnaces in the winter.
  • Quiet Operation: Unlike traditional HVAC systems, geothermal systems offer much quieter operation by removing outdoor condensers.
  • Long Lifespan & Reliability: Geothermal systems have a long lifespan, with underground loops lasting 50-100 years and the indoor unit lasting 20-25 years, which is typically longer than traditional systems.
  • Safer Operation: There's no risk of combustion or carbon monoxide leaks associated with traditional heating systems.

Overall, geothermal heating and cooling systems offer a sustainable, long-lasting, cost-effective solution for your home's climate control needs.

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