What is Geothermal?

What is A Ground Source Heat Pump?

Ground source heat pumps fall into two categories: closed or open loops, with installation options including horizontal, vertical, or in a pond/lake, determined by land availability and soil/rock characteristics. These factors influence the most cost-effective loop installation choice.

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Closed loop systems  Closed Loop systems fluid through buried plastic pipes, . In winter, they extract heat from the earth, warming buildings. In summer, the process reverses to cool buildings by transferring heat into the ground, providing free hot water in summer and significant winter hot water savings.

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Open loop systems follow the same principle as closed loops and are viable where there's sufficient suitable water and open discharge is possible, offering similar benefits.

Residential Applications Ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems can be installed in residences of all sizes, including single-family and multi-family homes. 

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Benefits of GSHPs

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Residential:

• Serve as combined heating/cooling and hot water systems

• Compact size, akin to traditional heating/cooling units

• Pipes often come with up to a 50-year warranty

• Slash energy consumption by 20 to 50% and decrease maintenance expenses

• Maintain consistent, comfortable indoor temperatures, eliminating hot and cold spots

• Operate quietly, creating a pleasant indoor and outdoor environment

• No noisy fan units to disrupt outdoor activities

• All equipment concealed indoors, reducing safety concerns

• No open flames, flammable fuel, or fuel storage tanks GSHPs offer substantial savings

• One of the most efficient residential heating and cooling systems available

• Heating efficiencies 50 to 70% higher than other systems, and cooling efficiencies 20 to 40% higher than conventional air conditioners

• Swift return on investment, with energy savings often exceeding the system cost

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Commercial

• Ground Source Heat Pumps represent a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly approach to heating and cooling commercial buildings.

•  GSHPs deliver reliable heating and cooling year-round and suit new constructions or retrofitting older buildings,

• GSHP's versatile design accommodates schools, high-rises, government structures, apartments, restaurants, and almost any commercial property.

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Benefits 

• Simultaneously heat and cool different parts of the same building

• Operate quietly, unnoticed by users

• Zone-based setups with individual room control Less need for mechanical room space (50-80% less)

• No need to hide outdoor equipment, reducing vandalism and rooftop units

• Pipes boast a 50-year lifespan

• Fully electric, eliminating multiple utility services

• Minimized boiler and chiller maintenance

• Maintenance-free ground heat exchanger, lasting 50+ years

• Cost-effective initial and lifecycle expenses compared to most HVAC systems 25-50% energy consumption savings

• Lower peak demand, reducing operating costs

• Summer water heating with waste heat from air conditioning at no cost and substantial winter savings.