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Understanding Earth Loops

Posted on: Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Earth loops are right at the heart of a geothermal system. They constitute its biggest advantage over conventional heating and cooling technologies. So, what exactly does an earth loop do? It transfers heat to and from the ground – eliminating the need for fossil fuels. Earth loops come in two basic types. The type you use depends on the terrain, the cost of trenching or drilling, the availability of quality ground water, and what space is available.

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Air Source Pumps vs. Geothermal

Posted on: Tuesday, February 3, 2015

We recently had a customer ask a similar question about air source pumps vs. geothermal heat pumps. This seemed like a good opportunity to share an article from Forbes.com that really breaks down the difference between the two and supports our stance that geothermal is the most efficient was to heat and cool a home or building. Are Air Source Heat Pumps A Threat To Geothermal Heat Pump Suppliers? Posted by Ton Konrad, Contributor on 1/15/14

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Ten Myths About Geothermal

Posted on: Monday, January 5, 2015

While conducting some online research, we stumbled upon this post on the National Geographic Energy Blog. Although the post was written in 2013, it provides a great explanation of how geothermal systems work and uncovers the truth to many questions that are frequently asked today. Ten Myths About Geothermal Heating and Cooling Posted by Jay Egg of EggGeothermal on September 17, 2013

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