Ground Source Heat Pumps
Total Comfort for your home with a ground source heat
pump
The Answer to
a COMFORTABLE Home is at your feet...
A ground source heat pump system -- also
known as a geothermal system -- is a revolutionary energy
concept that uses the Earth's renewable resources to provide
low-cost heating, cooling and water heating. With a ground
source system, you can keep your home comfortable year-round.
Ground Source Systems have a higher value
than conventional heating and cooling units ... but as in
most things in life ... you get what you pay for. In most
cases, cost recovery of the difference in the value of installation
between a conventional "high efficiency" gas furnace
with central air, and the Ground Source System, is two to
six (2 - 6) years -- in savings on utility bills alone!
But savings, on cost of operations, isn't
the only reason to consider a ground source heat pump. Ground
Source Systems are environmentally friendly, use a renewable
resource and even give you virtually FREE hot water.
A ground source system harnesses the Earth's
natural geothermal energy -- the constant, moderate temperature
of the ground -- to cool your home during the summer and
heat it during the winter.
"A ground
source heat pump (GSHP) is highly efficient.
The GSHP ranks as the most efficient type of heating unit,
in the 300% to 400% efficiency range"
quoted from the University of Missouri Extension Service
A ground source system lowers your energy
use and your utility bills...AND...you'll be using a renewable
resource, unlike fossil fuels that continue to decrease
in quantity and increase in price. In addition to heating
and colling your home, your ground source system also functions
as a water heater. It is safe, clean, convenient, energy
efficient and your electric water heater is a part of the
system.
"Customer
satisfaction with the ground source heat pump is extremely
high.
In addition, customer satisfaction was found to increase
with the age of the system...the ground source heat pump
had the lowest emissions of all technologies analyzed
and the lowest overall environmental cost."
quoted from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
In these times of environmental concern
and energy conservation, a ground source system provides
a feasible alternative to fossil fuels, and benefits the
homeowner as well as the environment.
Ground Source Systems...
- ...are working in harmony with nature by using
a renewable source -- the Earth's geothermal energy
- ...are sensitive to the environment, helping minimize
the effects of such problems as acid rain, air pollution
and ozone depletion
- ...are recognized by the Environmental Protection
Agency. The refrigerant used in a ground source system
is recognized as a potential solution to the problem
of ozone destruction caused by other air conditioner
refrigeratants.
- ...allow you to comfortably heat and cool your
home and provide hot water using less energy than other
more conventional methods
- ...can be installed in nearly any area inside your
home because there is no combustion, therefore no need
to vent exhaust fumes
- ...require virtually no maintenance, simply keeping
air return filters clean frequently
- ...have no noisy outdoor units to maintain
- ...have a long life expectancy. The compressor
and major components are expected to last around 20
years and the underground pipe can be warranted to last
75 years or more.
For more information on the ground source
heat pump, call Member Service at the above listed telephone
number or E-Mail
us. If E-Mailing, please indicate GSHP in your subject line.
