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In the summer, the earth acts as a cooling tower. The Heat Pump loads the loop with heat, sending warmed water to be cooled by the earth. In the winter, the earth acts as the boiler. The Heat Pump extracts heat from the loop, sending cooled water to be warmed by the earth.
(source:NYSERDA website)
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Cool Technology: Geothermal is a simple technology that uses the earth’s renewable energy to provide high-efficiency heating and cooling. In winter, the system draws heat from the ground and transfers it to your home. In the summer, it extracts heat from your home and transfers it to the ground.
Hardware typically consists only of a heat pump connected to two wells: an intake and an output well. The water from the intake well is pumped thru the heat exchanger, which extracts the thermal energy (cooling or heating) and then returns the water to the output well. The thermal energy is then delivered into individual rooms via standard air ducts and/or a radiant heat floor.
Increased Efficiency: There isn’t a single more efficient HVAC technology than geothermal. Oil and gas systems require fuel for heat and a separate air conditioning system for cooling. Geothermal provides both in one simple system.
Better Aesthetics: The geothermal system is also out of sight. (It’s in your basement or utility room.) And unlike traditional air conditioning systems, you no longer need those unsightly and noisy units next to the house!
Environmental Advantages: According to the EPA, Geothermal systems are one of the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective systems available – with energy cost savings of 25%-50%. Plus, they generate no on site emissions and have the lowest emissions among all heating and cooling technologies.
Proven Systems: Geothermal systems are found in all types of housing, from luxury to affordable and businesses of all sizes. This technology has been around since the 1940s and has proven itself over many hundreds of thousands of homes, commercial buildings and offices, hospitals, schools and universities.
GreenLogic is working towards offering this product directly to our clients. However, at present, GreenLogic partners with outside contractors who work directly with clients to provide this solution. |
