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Benefits of Geothermal /Ground Heat pumps

Geothermal/Ground source heat pumps are self contained systems. The heat pump unit is housed entirely within the building and connected to the outside buried ground loop. These systems offer benefits for:

Consumers--Geothermal/ground source heat pumps offer consumers a heating, cooling, and hot water system that is cost-saving, reliable, efficient, and environmentally sound. The unique flexibility of ground source heat pumps allows them to be used for residential and commercial buildings all across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Ground Source heat pump systems can be installed in new buildings and as retrofits in older buildings.

Utilities--Geothermal/ground source heat pumps are a proven technology, and are highly efficient. They are fast becoming the most reliable and competitive heating systems available. Ground source heat pump systems help electric utilities stabilize demand loads and become more competitive with other energy sources.

Environment--Geothermal/ground source heat pumps work with the environment to provide clean, efficient, and energy saving heating and cooling year round. Ground Source heat pumps use less energy than alternative heating and cooling systems, helping to conserve our natural resources. Ground source heat pumps are housed entirely within the building and underground. They are quiet, pollution free and do not detract from the surrounding landscape.

How Geothermal/Ground Source Heat Pump Systems Work

Geothermal/ground source heat pumps are electrically powered systems that take advantage of the earth's relatively constant ground temperature to provide heating, cooling, and hot water for homes and commercial buildings.

For closed loop systems, water or an antifreeze solution is circulated through plastic pipes buried beneath the earth's surface. During the winter, the fluid collects heat from the earth and carries it through the system and into the building. During the summer, the system reverses itself to cool the building by pulling heat from the building, carrying it through the system and placing it in the ground. This process creates free hot water in the summer and delivers substantial hot water savings in the winter.

Open geothermal systems operate on the same principle as closed loop systems and can be installed where an adequate supply of suitable water is available and open discharge is feasible. Benefits similar to the closed loop system are realized.

Loops can be installed three ways: horizontally, vertically, or in a pond/lake. The type chosen will depend on the available land area and the soil and rock type at the installation site. These factors will help determine the most economical choice for installation of the ground loop.

Geothermal/ground source heat pump systems can be used for many different types of buildings. The benefits many residential consumers receive can also be realized by commercial and government consumers. Hospitals, schools, museums, low-income housing projects, government buildings, and small and large commercial buildings can benefit.

Geothermal/ground source heat pump systems use the earth's stored energy to save you money in heating and cooling your home or business. Geothermal/Ground source heat pump systems are kind to the environment as well as being energy efficient and reliable.

To find out more about how geothermal/ground source heat pumps can save you money and help the environment, contact your local certified ground source heat pump installer, electric utility or the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association. Heat and cool your home or business with Geothermal/Ground Source Heat Pumps.