Farms are not just for crops anymore. They’re also an ideal location for a geothermal system. Why? Because there’s plenty of available land. This allows the end user to inexpensively take advantage of geothermal energy: the best energy source. How? By using a horizontally excavated field. Compared to vertically drilled borefields, horizontal fields are extremely cost competitive and
It’s true: historically, geothermal energy had a bad reputation. For years people thought it was more expensive than conventional HVAC, it took up too much space, and it was impossible to properly design. That is no longer the complete picture. The reality is that when it comes to geothermal and hybrid geothermal systems the initial
In many industries, there are rules of thumb that are followed. Are these rules, though, always the best method? The Oxford dictionary defines “rule of thumb” as: A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory. The problem with rules of thumb in the geothermal industry is that they more often
Would you operate a car if it did not have the benefit of a dashboard with performance information? If you’re operating a GHX system without monitoring it’s the same thing: like driving a car without a dashboard. You can do it, but why take the risk? When it comes to geothermal heating and cooling systems,
What do you do if your geothermal borefield is failing? Don’t panic; modern technology can help rescue your borefield. A properly designed borefield should give you years of indoor air comfort. Unaccounted for changes in building use, climate and global warming impacts and numerous unforseen events, however, can result in borefield temperature issues. Historically, engineers
Does your building use a Building Automation System? Many BAS systems have static geothermal controls that allow the technician to run equipment on a timed schedule allowing you to save on energy and lower your utility bills. Our Products
Hybrid geothermal systems use GSHPs to satisfy base building load needs and conventional equipment to address peak demands. These systems improve the overall performance of your heating and cooling equipment and reduce capital costs, energy use, and carbon emissions. As with all heating and cooling, the key to a well-designed and properly installed geothermal system,
One of the big decisions when constructing a new building is how to heat and cool it. If you want a solution that is environmentally friendly and can lower your energy costs, you should consider installing a hybrid geothermal system. This type of system reduces upfront capital costs, emits fewer greenhouse gases and lowers energy
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. Experts estimate that Katrina caused more than $128 billion in damage. On October 24, 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck Kingston, Jamaica – then headed North making landfall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on October 29th. In New York and New Jersey, storm