Retro Fit A Geothermal Heat Pump

Geothermal systems of today outperform the best gas technology, by an average of 36percent in heating mode and 43percent in cooling mode. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency geothermal heat pumps are the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and most cost-effective space conditioning systems available.

A geothermal heat pump is quite different from the Geothermal heat generated naturally from beneath the surface of the Earth. It is believed that the ultimate source of this energy is radioactive decay occurring deep within the earth. These energy resources range from the shallow ground to hot water and hot rock found a few miles beneath the surface, and down even deeper to the extremely high temperatures of molten rock called magma.

There is no doubt that geothermal heat pumps are the low hanging fruit of energy efficiency, which is a bit like picking apples or oranges off a tree. The simple part of picking fruit are the easy to- each apples or oranges. Once these have been picked it gets harder, then you need to reach on tippy toes, until finally we start dragging a ladder around. Geothermal heat pumps are low-hanging-fruit, and utilizing this resource really is a no-brainer.

Over the last 50 years heat pumps have evolved from backyard experiments designed by enthusiasts into mainstream technology. Not that this is really new technology as the Romans many centuries ago heated their baths using a similar concept. Of course the systems these days are much more efficient, and can deliver between 2.5-4.5 units of heat for every unit of energy consumed. This means they are generally 1.4 times more energy efficient than a gas fired boiler.

Apart from being cost effective, geothermal heat pumps deliver gentle heat to your home without producing any soot at your home or any other toxic exhaust.

The Geothermal Heat Pump Installation Guide provides in-depth detail on installation, so you can understand how to make this free energy work for you. With the rebates and grants available to buffer the capital cost, it is a great time to save money on heating and cooling costs, while doing your bit for the environment.