Shhhh, it’s good for the planet Nov 7, 2009
Ground source heat pump home heating system. Algae farm. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
City sets goal for emissions reduction Nov 7, 2009
The commission estimated that with the ground source heat pump at the airport, electric power at Eaglecrest, replacing the Juneau Arts and Cultural Commission's roof and renovating the heating system at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum - projects already completed or under way - it will reduce annual emissions by 800 tons, a quarter of the municipal government's goal. Assembly member and Sustainability Commission member Bob Doll said the goals are "absolutely dependent on public cooperation.". (Juneau Empire)
Tech awarded $1.07M for mine water project Nov 1, 2009
Tech's Geothermal Technologies Program will demonstrate low-cost heating of the Natural Resources Building with ground source heat pumps using water from a mine as a heat-exchange medium, according to a news release. During this project, mine waters will be accessed via an existing shaft, a closed loop installed, and heat pumps will then provide the necessary boost to heat and cool the building. (Montana Standard, MT)
Department of Energy grants Raleigh $1.3M Oct 31, 2009
3 million in federal stimulus funds to retrofit a waste processing center with a ground source heat pump to heat and cool the facility ... The projects are intended to create or save thousands of jobs in drilling, exploration, the construction and operation of geothermal power facilities, and manufacturing ground source heat pump equipment. (Triangle Business Journal)
State gets $18M for geothermal projects Oct 30, 2009
6 million to collect and analyze information to evaluate the performance of ground-source heat pump systems. in Rangely: $430,000 to retrofit a number of campus buildings to provide heating and cooling capacity. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Energy reports 'a waste of time' Oct 24, 2009
As well as extra wall insulation and under-floor heating, the houses have also been fitted with heat recovery systems and ground source heat pumps. As part of the Home Information Packs, introduced in Scotland last year, EPCs are now required by law to be completed when properties are sold or rented out. (BBC News -- Science)
Liberal trends disturbing Oct 18, 2009
"I kind of wish the government would decide that. The government has been waiting for a mandate from the people. The people have been waiting for private industry to make renewable energy affordable. Industry won't do that because there's no market for it and they're making a killing on dirty energy. Government isn't about to take on either the immensely powerful fossil carbon energy industry nor is it about to risk alienating its solid base of right wingers who view every problem in terms of... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Juneau needs green schools Oct 11, 2009
The Gastineau Elementary School remodel should include a ground-source heat pump, which would eliminate the need for burning CO2-emitting heating oil ... The Gastineau Elementary School remodel should include a ground-source heat pump, which would eliminate the need for burning CO2-emitting heating oil. (Juneau Empire)
Popular energy: Smart solar Sep 20, 2009
By any name, the ground-source heat pump is a good long-term investment, and eligible for government subsidies. It is not cheap, but legislation is pending that will help there also. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Birmingham gets $2.5M stimulus grant Sep 11, 2009
The city s Department of Public Works applied for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to buy geo-thermal ground source heat pumps that will take well water from the ground water table for heating and cooling needs at the recreation centers, the city said in a news release. The new pumps will save the city $250,000 a year in heating and cooling costs. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
U.S. Bank offers 'green' loan rate cut Sep 3, 2009
Projects eligible for the reduced rate include insulation, windows, doors, roofing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water heaters, biomass stove, ground source heat pumps, solar energy systems, small wind energy systems and fuel cells, U.S. Bank said Wednesday. U.S. Bank collaborated with state Representative Joe Miklosi, state Senator Gail Schwartz and the Colorado Governor s Energy Office for this program, Hassan Salem, regional president of U.S. Bank in Denver, said in a statement. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Lorton Family Takes “Green Living” Seriously Sep 2, 2009
Year-round, energy-efficient heating and cooling will be provided by a geothermal or ground source heat pump (GSHP), also called a geoexchange system ... For information on solar energy or geothermal/ground source heat pumps, the Speer house or to check on the progress of construction, visit. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Geothermal energy: Potential for power available, but weak Jul 20, 2009
More complex methods use the temperature difference between the Earth's surface and its heated core in an industrial-sized version of a ground-source heat pump. The drawbacks are acid rain or corrosive runoff from steam residue and the need to place power plants in remote, geologically unstable territory. (Missoulian, MT)
Be wary of green thinking Jul 19, 2009
"In other words, what can little old you do about a global problem? You're just one person. Don't be a fool. Go with the crowd.Well, for us conservative types, that excuse doesn't cut ice.One little person doing the right thing doesn't amount to much, true. But there's not just one of us. There's one here. There's one there. Pretty soon, there are people with moral fiber all over the place. Next thing you know, the world has changed for the better.Crazy you say? Idealistic? Pie in the sky?Look... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Callaway Electric to complete move to $14.4 million complex on Friday Jul 9, 2009
A ground source heat pump is used to heat and cool the entire building complex. Electronic locks are placed on doors and lights come on automatically when people enter an unlit room. (Fulton Sun, MO)
The Green, Green Technology Of Home Jun 5, 2009
The direct exchange ground source heat pump uses the earth s constant underground temperatures to heat the home in the winter and cool it in the summer. Ground source heat pumps can reduce heating and cooling costs by as much as 50 percent, and they usually last three times longer than air source systems. (Science Daily)
Dohm Well Drilling adds geothermal loops May 21, 2009
Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems use modern technologies to harness the stored energy of the greatest solar collector in existence: Earth. Joseph F. Schaus of Dohm Well Drilling on M-51 North is accredited by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA). (Dowagiac News, MI)
City sustainability fund to be nixed? Apr 11, 2009
5 million grant from the Alaska Energy Authority for a ground-source heat pump at the future Dimond Park Aquatic Center and the winning construction bid for the project coming in $3. 6 million below estimates. (Juneau Empire)
Pool bid comes in at 21% under estimate Apr 10, 2009
It was specifically aimed at adding an energy-saving ground source heat pump to the aquatic center, estimated to save $160,000 to $190,000 annually in operating costs. "Not one dime in excess of what voters approved will be used," said Max Mertz, chairman of Dimond Park Community Pool Task Force. (Juneau Empire)
Behold the green, renewable world of 2050 Apr 2, 2009
Solar thermal panels, community-based combined heat and power plants running on carbon-neutral woodchips, micro wind turbines and ground source heat pumps mean that local districts won't need all their power from today's centralised power stations. Local heat and power networks could even feed into the national grid during times of great demand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Juneau's carbon footprint measured Mar 25, 2009
For example, he noted that Juneau International Airport is expected to save $80,000 a year in maintenance and heating costs when a new ground-source heat pump comes online. "Everybody in the community should be interested in that," he said. (Juneau Empire)
Keeven Marks 25 Years In Business This April Mar 18, 2009
Keeven is certified by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Fusion, the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association and other organizations. Keeven Heating ng was established April 4, 1984, by Ron and his wife Lois. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Think geothermal Feb 27, 2009
The heart of a typical geothermal system is a ground-source heat pump that cycles water through an underground piping loop. The water piped through this loop uses soil temperature to warm or cool the heat pump s refrigerant. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
6 comment(s) Feb 27, 2009
neener wrote on Feb 26, 2009 3:40 PM:" OK guys. According to some of the current web sites: Heat pumps (geothermal systems) cost about twice as much as conventional to install. But, geothermal heating and cooling systems tend to payback in 3 to 5 years. After that it's mostly gravy. In addition, experts believe 18-23 years of serviceable life is expected from ground source heat pumps. That's nearly double that of conventional systems. The key is to have the engineering (pre installation testing... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Nuclear power right for Utah Feb 17, 2009
Consider a household in which you have solar panels, ground source heat pump heating and cooling, and electric vehicles. Couple that with energy conservation, some geothermal energy and wind energy, a smart grid that can shift appliances to using more solar energy, and there you are, not living like Ted Kaczyncsky in the woods but still living the good life and not at the expense of future generations. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Energy experts to visit every home to help them go green Feb 13, 2009
By 2030 every home will be offered a "whole house" green refurbishment, including fitting renewable heat technologies like ground source heat pumps and solar panels. Launching a consultation on the scheme, Ed Miliband, the Energy and Climate Change Secretary, said teams of energy advisers would go around "house by house, street by street" to advise people how to improve their homes. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Solar panels should be fitted on all public buildings - Lord Smith Feb 12, 2009
He said: "All public buildings should be fitted with solar or photovaltic panels. New buildings should be fitted with ground source heat pumps. Public land should be used, where possible, for wind power generation. Every new public building should meet the highest possible standards for energy and water efficiency, becoming a showcase of good practice for other local businesses and organisations to follow.". The Government is due to announce a heat and energy package on Thursday that will... (Telegraph.co.uk)
