In the past few weeks, we have talked about geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) and their benefits. This week, we will discuss the four main types of geothermal heat pumps – horizontal, vertical, pond/lake, and open-loop – and the advantages and… Read More
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Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
As we have talked about recently, geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) provide a nice, energy-efficient alternative to traditional heat pumps. But what other benefits do GHPs offer? This article from EnergySaver.gov explains. Not only are GHPs more energy-efficient, using 25-50% less… Read More
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Does the Design of Your Heating System Matter? –
Does design affect performance? This question comes into debate in engineering all the time, from car design to…your air conditioning. Does the design of your heating and cooling system really affect its performance? Can a poorly designed system increase… Read More
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Geothermal Heat Pumps
Going green is the latest craze sweeping the nation. Part of that concept of a greener Earth is trying to find alternative energy sources. One alternative source of energy with a lot of potential is geothermal energy, which harnesses the… Read More