Environmental Advantages
- Geothermal systems have lower life cycle costs than conventional heat and air conditioning systems (i.e.: 400% efficientcy rating versus 49% with the most efficient gas furnace) and energy savings for owners of up to 60% for heating, cooling and hot water.
- Environmentally-friendly system that ultimately reduces emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases such as: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides, etc...
- Deemed by Natural Resources Canada Department of Energy and the United States Evironmental Protection Agency as the most environmentally-friendly, cost effective and energy efficient heating and cooling technology available today.
- Free and unlimited source.
- Excellent return on investmnent. On average, incremental cost of system installation can be recovered within 3 to 5 years (the period of years before savings in annual operating costs exceed the initial premium of an installation).
- Residental and commercial clients are shielded from conventional energy markets and price volatility.
- A geothermal system can be an all-in-one system solution; versus the typical need for the combination of a fossil fuel furnace, a central air conditioner and water heater (efficiencies and savings are achieved in all three areas, thus reducing life cycle costs).
- Systems costs can be added onto conventional mortgages with some lending institutions and can be installed on virtually any residential or commercial site.
- Property values also increase with geothermal installations.
- Superior comfort for residential and commercial buildings. Air distribution is more even (multiple thermostats provides enhanced comfort and control), eliminating hot and cold fluctuations within certain areas.
- Safer and cleaner operation compared to traditional natural gas or electric resistance heating systems. No combustion, flames or fumes (eliminating the chance of carbon-monoxide poisoning) ultimately, enhancing overall air quality and well-being.
- Reliable system that contains fewer mechanical components compared to traditional heating systems (with all materials below ground or located inside buildings, thus protecting materials from exterior conditions). Geothermal systems are also recognized as having extended service life periods of over 20 years (most underground piping carries warranties of 25 to 50 years and heat pumps have 20 or greater).
