Geothermal energy (literally heat from the earth) has become the "green" energy alternative of choice because it is natural, clean, renewable, reliable, efficient and inexpensive to operate.
Geothermal heating & cooling is the most economical, clean, non-polluting, proven heating & cooling technology available today. It will save you up to 80% of the cost of heating and cooling compared to a conventional system. For every unit of energy used to operate the system, 3 to 4 units of energy are produced. Geothermal heating & cooling uses a renewable energy resource available from your own property. Geothermal heating is flame-less, therefore producing no health & safety concerns as associated with fossil fuels.
Geothermal heat pumps offer unmatched benefits over traditional heating and cooling systems, including:
• Lower operating costs: A geothermal system can cut utility MN bills by 50 to 80% compared to conventional heating & cooling systems.
• Environmental impact: Ground-source heat is naturally renewable and non-polluting.
• Lower maintenance costs: All equipment is protected indoors or underground.
• Life span: A geothermal system can have a life expectancy of up to 30 years; ground loops are often warranted for up to 50 years.
• Single system: Geothermal equipment provides both heating and cooling in one system.
• Indoor comfort: Geothermal systems eliminate the drafts common with conventional forced-air systems.
• Design flexibility: Geothermal systems can be easily and inexpensively subdivided or expanded to fit building remodeling or additions.
• Energy efficiency: A geothermal heat pump can move more than three units of heat energy for every one unit of electrical energy
• used to power the system.
• Safety: No dangers of gas leaks or carbon monoxide poisoning.
