CASE STUDY: Advanced modeling cuts geothermal system cost

When it comes to your heating system, size is money. Particularly when installing a high-efficiency geothermal heating system. Because of oversizing, geothermal heating systems are often cut from building construction budgets, thus missing out on energy savings for the life of the building. Advanced-modeling programs are now available to help optimize both the building design and the geothermal system design to overcome budget issues. Our planning tools analyze usage patterns, review building materials and select alternatives to reduce heating and cooling requirements, and maximize the benefits of the installed system. With an optimized design, a geothermal system may cost 25 percent to 40 percent less than “rule-of-thumb” estimates.

Call 800-493-3299 to speak with one of our Energy Experts (also listed on the inside back cover) to get assistance on designing your geothermal heating system.

In addition to our rebates (listed on page 13), federal tax credits are also available for commercial installations. (See page 26 for details.)