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Geothermal Energy: The
World's Greenest Heating and Cooling System
Looking for an efficient, cost effective, and
environmentally-friendly heating/cooling system? A
geothermal heat pump is the greenest way to go. Learn the
facts about geothermal energy.
Energy and cost savings of geothermal heat pumps will vary
by region and type of conventional system they're compared
with. But the energy cost of geothermal versus
conventional HVAC systems will always be lower — and the
geothermal system will always be greener.
Geothermal Versus Conventional Cost Comparison
How much can you save in energy costs with a geothermal
system? Calculate your home's potential geothermal
system cost savings.
Who Says Geothermal
Energy is the Best Choice
Geothermal energy is recognized as the most efficient and
greenest heating/cooling method by opinion leaders in
government and private sectors.
Government agencies
See what the U.S.
Department of Energy and EnergyStar
are saying about geothermal systems.
The EPA's State
and Local Climate Change program (PDF) is focused
on helping consumers take advantage of the high energy
efficiency and low environmental impact of geothermal
systems.
Consumer, industry, and scientific organizations
What Do Owners of
Geothermal Systems Think?
Up to 95% of geothermal system owners would recommend
installing such a system in the home. That's reflected in
a number of online users' and owners' forums, including GeoExchange
where you can experience the viewpoints of geothermal
system owners.
Geothermal Installation Video
Wondering how the process works?
Here's one homeowner's account of a geothermal
installation: geothermal
system installation.
Create a Greener, More
Energy-Efficient Home
Governmental agencies like the EPA and Department of
Energy, consumer and industry groups, and geothermal
system owners all agree: geothermal heating and cooling is
considered the world's greenest and most energy-efficient.
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