Geothermal energy is typically associated with where tectonic plates converge (called hot pots), but also includes technology that utilizes regions within the earth’s crust ranging in the 140-200 degree range, and low temperature geothermal systems. These low temperature geothermal systems, also termed GeoExchange, utilize solar energy that has been stored in the earth.
Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP)
The low temperature geothermal/GeoExchange systems (Ground Source Heat Pump-GSHP) make use of the near constant earth temperature found just below the surface and are a highly efficient heating and cooling system. A conventional heating and cooling system amounts to over 70% of your home energy costs. Using a GSHP system, these energy costs would be reduced considerably. GHSP’s utilize one unit of energy from the grid and 4 units of earth energy, to provide heating and cooling that is 500% efficient.
GSHP Accessibility
Geothermal/GeoExchange systems are effective over a broad range of climatic regions, and are not limited by weather or time of day and provide a constant supply of earth energy.
GHSP and LEED Certification
GHSP’s can provide 73% of the required points to achieve LEED Certification.
Using a single heat pump is the equivalent of planting an acre of trees or taking two cars off the road. Read more about GHSP Incentives.
