Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
• Geothermal and the Environment
Geothermal Heat Pump Systems are an important technology that provides numerous environmental benefits, including reduction in energy and water use. Geothermal and the Environment briefly describes the most significant of these benefits.
• Big Savings on H20
Water is one of our scarcest resources, and the most important. Most HVAC systems waste water for air conditioning purposes, but not GHPs. Big Savings on H2O describes water conservation through the use of GHPs.
Geothermal Heat Pump Systems Economics
• Geothermal Vs. Propane
This document graphically depicts the savings available through GHPs building owners that use propane for heating can accrue.
• Geothermal Heat Pump Economics
Geothermal Heat Pump Economics provides scenarios displaying a comparison between traditional HVAC and GHPs, incentives and 3rd party financing.
• Cost Comparisons of HVAC Systems
This document takes the latest utility information available through the Energy Information Administration, and provides a numerical and graphical comparison between heating and cooling fuels and equipment, including geothermal heat pump systems.
Geothermal Heat Pump Systems and Sustainable Building
• Geothermal and Green Building
Green Building is becoming increasingly popular amongst building owners and the construction industry in general. Geothermal and Green Building reveals how GHPs not only fit into green building, but how the systems can serve as the foundation.
• About LEED®
Geothermal Heat Pump Systems are the most energy efficient technology available to LEED designers. About LEED provides an overview of the new construction LEED rating system and how GHPs can apply towards LEED certification.
• Zero Net Energy
Alongside LEED certification, Zero Net Energy is becoming part of the construction industry through client wishes, mandates and executive orders. Geothermal Heat Pump Systems are an excellent backbone to reach ZNE, and Zero Net Energy provides the detail.
Geothermal Heat Pump Systems and Specific Industries
• Energy Services
Energy Service Companies require new approaches to help their clients save energy. GHP and Energy Services describes how GHPs can serve ESCOs in their projects, and how beneficial GHPs are in meeting their goals.
• GHPs are Good for Utilities
With increase in peak demand, dirty and expensive power plants, and renewable portfolio standards as well as many other considerations, energy efficiency has become significant to utility providers. GHPs are Good for Utilities provides a solution for utilities to lessen their loads and meet their goals using GHPs.
• Case for Co-Ops to Adopt GHP Loop Lease Programs
Electric Power Co-Ops should adopt geothermal loop lease programs as a way of increasing revenue, reducing peak demand, and picking up winter "load." Economic examples are provided of the value to electric co-ops.
• For Utilities and Regulators: A Case for GHPs to be Included in Renewable Portfolio Standards
Although GHPs utilize renewable energy from the earth and reduce the need for power, especially during peak hours, they are not included in most states' Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). The case is made for why utilities, regulators and ratepayers will benefit from including GHPs in states' RPS.
• GHPs for Correctional Facilities
Correctional Facilities are a major energy and water consumer. GHP for Correctional Facilities shows these facilities how GHPs can conserve energy and water while saving money on utility bills by utilizing GHPs.
• GHPs for Hotels
With 24 operation, continuous cooling and ongoing hot water needs, GHPs can help dramatically reduce the amount of energy used in the lodging industry. GHP for Hotels describes how GHPs can apply to hotel type facilities and the benefits of GHP utilization.
• GHPs and Hospitals
Hospitals not only consume an enormous amount of energy 24/7, but must stay open at all times even through natural disasters, making energy efficiency a financial and security necessity. GHPs and Hospitals provides an overview of the benefits experienced by hospitals and the application of GHPs.
Financing for Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
• Financing Options
The initial cost of installing geothermal heat pump systems has continuously been the major hurdle for utilizing GHPs. Financing Options gives an overview of the different financing options available to get past the initial cost barrier.