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What is Geothermal
heating and cooling?
Quite simply, geothermal heating and cooling systems are the
cleanest, most energy efficient and most cost-effective systems
of their kind. The numbers speak for themselves--400%
energy efficiency, 60-70% lower energy costs and 0 emissions.
Geothermal systems work on a
different principle than an ordinary furnace/air conditioning
system, and they require little maintenance or attention.
A geothermal system does not use any gas or fuel of any kind to
heat and/or cool a home or business. Instead, the
Earth’s natural heat is collected through a series of loops,
installed below the surface of the ground or submersed in a pond
or lake. Fluid circulating in the loop carries this heat inside.
An indoor geothermal system then uses electrically-driven
compressors and heat exchangers (the same principle employed in a refrigerator) to
concentrate the Earth’s energy and release it inside at a higher temperature. In typical systems, ducts distribute the heat to various rooms. Radiant
heat is a great partner to a geothermal system.
Geothermal is
CLEAN-- does not use any gas or fuel of any kind
Geothermal is EFFICIENT--produces 4 units of energy for every
1 unit used
Geothermal is AFFORDABLE--annual savings of 60-70% on utility
bills
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