The Technology and The Economics.
Geothermal Heating & Cooling is not visionary technology that may be feasible in the future. It is proven, reliable,
economically viable and environmentally friendly "green" technology that exists for today.
For conventional systems in need of replacement, geothermal is economical now in many cases.
For new construction, Geothermal Heating & Cooling may be economical in most cases. Generally, the larger the building
and the higher the heating & cooling costs, the greater are the savings that will be realized from a geothermal
ground connected (geoexchange) heat pump - as opposed to conventional air thermal exchange heat pumps. Savings for outdated gas
furnaces and other high energy use systems will be much greater. A most important factor in economic feasibility is the likely
rate of increases in energy prices over coming years.
To date in Alabama and the Southeast, most Geothermal Installations have been for commercial & institutional uses or new upper end homes.
Due to rising energy prices, the economics of replacing existing conventional
type Residential Heating & Cooling systems are viable now and will become much more attractive in the near future. Due to added expenses
for installation of the "geoexchange ground loop", initial costs for Geothermal Systems are higher than for installation
of conventional systems. However, higher initial costs should be totally offset, generally within no more than 1/4 of the life of the system, through significantly lower energy bills.
In many areas 100% Financing Options are available that will make the initial installation costs largely a moot point. Tax incentives
also are in place and, in some institutional cases such as schools, Federal and State assistance grants may be available.
Our links should provide as much as you would like to know about "Geoexchange" Heating & Cooling.
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