Comprehensive Guide to Green Home Retrofit Grants
Evolving environmental policies have paved the way for substantial advancements in creating sustainable housing solutions. A significant push in this direction is the incorporation of green retrofit grants. In this article, we delve deep into understanding how these grants work, the overarching benefits they provide, and how homeowners can take full advantage of them. Who […]
Geothermal Energy Alberta – Alberta among the best locations
With the continued discussion about climate change, and the increased interest in renewable energy worldwide, there is a strong interest in geothermal energy. Geothermal energy, in general, uses temperatures underground to create carbon-free electricity, heating, and cooling. Like solar power which works best in areas where there are significant sunny days, geothermal works best under certain underground […]
Geothermal Heat Pump Maintenance – Extend The Life Of Your System
A geothermal heating and cooling system can require less maintenance than systems based on burning fossil fuels. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t yearly or regular maintenance opportunities. Your geothermal system will run even better and last longer with regular maintenance. There are some geothermal heat pump maintenance tasks that a home or business owner […]
Air Source Or Ground Source Heat Pumps For Harsh Climate
Housing developers, from single-family dwellings to multi-family units and condos understand that consumers are looking for ways to be greener, as well as to get a handle on runaway utility costs. One way is to use heating and cooling systems that use less or no fossil fuels, are more efficient, and operationally have a lower […]
Geothermal vs. Propane Heating in Alberta: 6 Key Differences
For many rural Alberta properties, the heating decision comes down to propane or a geothermal heat pump—especially when connecting to natural gas is impractical or expensive. Both can heat a home, but they differ significantly in operating cost stability, efficiency, fuel delivery, cooling capability, maintenance, and on-site emissions. This guide compares geothermal and propane heating […]
Geothermal heat pumps: What you don’t know about them can cost you big
If you’re thinking about buying a home with a geothermal heat pump you may have multiple goals. Energy efficiency and saving on heating and cooling costs are likely the two of the biggest reasons. Read on to discover how not all geothermal heat pumps are the same and how to know which is best for […]
Geothermal Heating for Rural Alberta Properties
For rural Alberta homeowners and businesses, geothermal can be an attractive alternative when bringing natural gas to a property is impractical or when the site relies on propane, fuel oil, or electric resistance heating. Property owners currently using delivered fuel can review our dedicated propane heating in Alberta guide before comparing geothermal designs. Ground-source heat […]