Incentives Are Moving Fast For Renewable Energy Systems, Are You Taking Advantage Yet?
The nationwide Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) is just as popular as expected in most areas, and the window to take advantage of this program, at least in 2023, is already starting to close. The program provides grants and low-interest loans for clean energy upgrades such as geothermal heating and cooling systems. It provides a mechanism by which […]
Easily Be Greener, Heat And Cool In Rural Alberta With Horizontal Loops
Alberta with horizontal loops in Rural Area In areas where population density is low, homeowners and businesses tend to have more land. People are spread out. Towns and communities can still be considered “rural” when they are small, and farther away from urban centers. Still, homes and businesses take advantage of the low density with larger lots […]
Difference Between Horizontal and Vertical Geothermal Ground Loops
Introduction to Geothermal Energy The core of geothermal energy systems is the heat pump. The heat pump connects to the geothermal ground loops, with pipes buried under the ground. These loops contain a fluid that circulates and acts as a heat exchanger, absorbing heat from the ground in the winter to heat buildings and expelling […]
The dirty truth about natural gas heating and net zero homes
What exactly is your commitment to living a Net Zero lifestyle? In homes and buildings, If you’re still using a gas furnace, you’re falling short of that Net Zero goal, at least in spirit. Are you doing everything you can to reduce your carbon footprint? If you’re still using a traditional heating and cooling […]
10 Ways Energy Efficient Heat Pumps Save You Money
What Are Energy Efficient Heat Pumps A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter, a heat pump works like a heater, taking heat from the outside air and transferring it inside. In the summer, the process is […]
10 Questions About Installing Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Homeowners looking to build or purchase new homes take everything into account. Initial costs, time to completion, systems maintenance, and monthly operating costs are just a few. More and more, homeowners want to know how green their new home can be. As one of the most significant ways to reduce a home’s carbon footprint, geothermal […]
6 Advantages of geothermal heating for builders
A building contractor makes many decisions regarding a home or building before a single shovel of dirt is moved. They determine location, style, and cost among other things. Decisions are made based on what customers want, what the location demands, and what makes financial sense. These decisions will impact the opportunities for sale or resale, […]
