Geothermal energy has been providing comfortable living conditions for human beings for thousands of years, initially by keeping cave dwellers cooler in summer and warmer in winter. So it only makes sense that we would still want to take advantage of this clean, reliable energy source to keep our homes comfortable all year round.
Below the surface, the temperature stays about 60 degrees. The mild, steady temperature is a result of geothermal energy generated from solar energy absorbed by the planet and other materials decomposing below the surface. A geothermal heat pump works by extracting that stable, even heat from below the surface of the Earth and moving it to an indoor unit that then sends it through the ductwork of your home.
A geothermal heat pump is more efficient than other heating systems because it uses the steady temperature from the ground to heat and cool your home rather than pulling in air from the atmosphere. This method works less hard to warm or cool air. Expect to see lower energy bills – as much as 60 percent lower in the first year alone.
A VERY generous federal tax credit of 30% is also available.
If you're considering a geothermal heat pump for your home or business, contact us at Russell’s Heating & Cooling and see why we were selected by the Chamber of Commerce as The Small Business of the Year 2011.
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