All geothermal pipe is not considered equal, not even close. Even though most pipe looks the same, there are several key things that you need to consider when deciding what pipe to buy for your geothermal installation. Most geothermal contractors…
Outside the Box Applications of Geothermal Heating Systems
When most people think of geothermal heating systems they think of endless digging in the back yard to put a bunch of pipe in the ground to “hopefully” save money on their utilities (this is almost a sure bet, if…
Residential Geothermal – The Basics
One of the biggest (and greenest) trends in today’s residential and light construction market is residential geothermal installations. Geothermal isn’t yet the go-to solution for new housing but it is now a viable option when building new homes. People are…
Introduction to Heat Pump Water Heaters
A lot of time and energy is focused on geothermal energy to heat and cool your home. This is very important, and in almost every home is the largest contributor to energy costs. However, another large energy user in a…
Introduction to Geothermal Drilling
When deciding whether or not a geothermal system is right for your home, a major factor that must be a consideration is the issue of geothermal drilling. In order for geothermal to work, a hole (typically in the 6″ diameter…
History of Geothermal Energy
You might not realize it but there is quite a rich history of geothermal energy. The ability for the earth to produce heat has always been around. People have been utilizing geothermal heat for centuries. Sure, it wasn’t in the…