The Smart Guide to Geothermal: How to Harvest Earth's Free Energy for Heating and Cooling

About this book

This edition has been replaced by the expanded edition: Geo Power. Discover why geothermal heating and cooling is the most energy efficient technology available to homeowners and how all homes--new or retrofit in hot or cold climates--can use this reliable silent non-polluting way of extracting free energy from the earth. Contents: - Geothermal system options including open-loop closed-loop and DX configurations using horizontal and vertical earth loops - The importance of finding a qualified contractor - Costs tax credits and payback issues plus calculating increased home values - Who is using geothermal energy including the author s firsthand experiences home profiles from around the country as well as an overview of commercial/institutional projects - How solar electricity can be used to power the system plus other future trends - Unraveling the science and technology of geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) - Understanding GHP performance standards ratings and warranties - Comprehensive appendix with helpful resources (manufacturers associations etc.) and a career section for those interested in entering the field