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The Smart Guide to Geothermal: How to Harvest Earth's Free Energy for Heating and Cooling
Discover why geothermal heating and cooling is the most energy efficient technology available to homeowners, and how all homes--new or retrofit, in hot or cold climates--can use this reliable, silent, non-polluting way of extracting free energy from the earth.
Contents:
Geothermal system options, including open-loop, closed-loop and DX configurations, using horizontal and vertical earth loops
The importance of finding a qualified contractor
Costs, tax credits and payback issues, plus calculating increased home values
Who is using geothermal energy, including the author s firsthand experiences, home profiles from around the country as well as an overview of commercial/institutional projects
How solar electricity can be used to power the system, plus other future trends
Unraveling the science and technology of geothermal heat pumps (GHPs)
Understanding GHP performance standards, ratings and warranties
Comprehensive appendix with helpful resources (manufacturers, associations, etc.) and a career section for those interested in entering the field
192 pages, Paperback
First published April 6, 2011
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January 7, 2020
Great summary of geothermal options
Not too technical but explains in clear language the benefits , Ins and out with examples from personal experience
Plenty of tech info included along with references to more if desired
Reference point is 2010 so time for an update
Not too technical but explains in clear language the benefits , Ins and out with examples from personal experience
Plenty of tech info included along with references to more if desired
Reference point is 2010 so time for an update
June 30, 2025
An exploration into the simple yet surprising science behind geo thermal heating & cooling techniques, with no fossil fuels, combustion and toxic gaseous outputs.
October 3, 2016
Professionals in the field will not get anything new from this book, but it is a good primer for anyone thinking of a geothermal system for heating & cooling their home, complete with an FAQ and list of manufacturers to help start one's search for a local contractor.
August 10, 2011
Excellent, comprehensive, filled with the author's biases but also includes a lot of material to critically analyze those biases.
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