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Fascinating Facts and Statistics
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Geothermal heat pumps strengthen U.S. energy security. Every 100,000 homes with geothermal heat pump systems reduce foreign oil consumption by 2.15 million barrels annually and reduce electricity consumption by 799 million kilowatt hours annually.
Geothermal heat pumps are efficient. The use of geothermal lowers electricity demand by approximately 1kW per ton of capacity.
EPA found that geothermal heating and cooling systems can reduce energy consumption and emissions - by more than 40% compared to air source heat pumps and by over 70% compared to electric resistance heating with standard air-conditioning equipment.
Surveys by utilities indicate a higher level of consumer satisfaction for geothermal systems than for conventional systems. Polls consistently show that more than 95% of all geothermal customers would recommend geothermal to a family member or friend.
Geothermal heat pumps save money. Schools now using geothermal heat pump systems save more than $25 million in energy costs - meaning more money for books, equipment and teachers. Homeowners can save 25 to 50 percent on home electric bills compared to conventional heating and cooling systems. Electric bills for a 2,000 sq. ft. home can be reduced to as low as $1 a day, using a geothermal system.
Surveys by utilities indicate a higher level of consumer satisfaction for geothermal systems than for conventional systems. Polls consistently show that more than 95% of all geothermal customers would recommend geothermal to a family member or friend.
Today there are now more than 1,000,000 geothermal installations in the United Stated. The current use of geothermal heat pump technology had resulted in the following emissions reductions:
- Elimination of more than 5.8 million metric tons of CO2 annually
Elimination of more than 1.6 million metric tons of carbon equivalent annually. These 1,000,000 installations have also resulted in the following energy consumption reductions.
Annual savings of nearly 8 million kWh
Annual savings of nearly 40 trillion Btus of fossil fuels.
Reduced electricity demand by more than 2.6 million kW. The monumental impact of the current use of geothermal is equivalent to:
Taking close to 1,295,000 cars off the road
Planted more than 385 million trees.
Reducing U.S. reliance on imported fuels by 21.5 million barrels of crude oil per year.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has identified geothermal heat pumps as a technology that significantly reduces greenhouse gas and other air emissions associated with heating, cooling and water heating residential buildings, while saving consumers money, compared to conventional technologies.1 For every 100,000 units of typically sized residential geothermal heat pumps installed, more than 37.5 trillion Btu's of energy used for space conditioning and water heating can be saved, corresponding to an emissions reduction of about 2.18 million metric tons of carbon equivalents, and cost savings to consumers of about $750 million over the 20 year life of the equipment.
EPA found that, even on a source field basis - accounting for ALL losses in the field circle including electricity generation at power plants - geothermal systems are much more efficient than competing fuel technologies. They are an average of 48% more efficient than the best gas furnaces on a source fuel basis, and over 75% more efficient than oil furnaces. In fact, today best geothermal systems outperform the best gas technology, gas heat pumps, by an average of 36% in heating mode and 43% in cooling mode!
The U.S. general Accounting Office estimates that if geothermal systems were installed nationwide, they could save several billion dollars annually in energy costs and substantially reduce pollution.2
1 - Environmental Protection Agency, Space Conditioning: The Next Frontier, Office of Air and Radiation, 430-R-93-004 (4/93)
2 - General Accounting Office, Geothermal Energy, Outlook Limited for Some Uses but Promising for Geothermal, (6/94)
Geothermal heat pumps, also known as ground-source heat pumps, are a type of heating and cooling system that uses the earth's natural temperature to regulate the temperature
inside a building. These systems use a network of underground pipes, called a "loop," to exchange heat with the earth.
In the winter, a geothermal heat pump works by extracting heat from the ground and transferring it into the building. The system pumps a mixture of water and antifreeze through the loop,
which absorbs the heat from the ground. This heated mixture is then brought back to the heat pump, where a compressor increases the temperature even further before it is distributed throughout
the building as warm air.
In the summer, the process is reversed. The system absorbs heat from the building and transfers it back into the ground, keeping the inside of the building cool.
One of the main benefits of geothermal heat pumps is their energy efficiency. These systems can use up to 70% less energy than traditional heating and cooling systems,
which can lead to significant cost savings on energy bills. They are also very reliable, with a lifespan of up to 45 years, and require minimal maintenance.
Additionally, geothermal heat pumps are environmentally friendly. They do not emit greenhouse gases, as they do not rely on burning fossil fuels to produce heat.
They also do not produce any outdoor noise, as all of the components are located inside the building.
The initial cost of installation can be higher than that of traditional heating and cooling systems,
although the long-term energy savings can offset this cost. In addition, these systems require a significant amount of underground space for the loop, which may not be practical
in areas with limited land availability.
Overall, geothermal heat pumps are a reliable and energy-efficient option for heating and cooling buildings. While they may require a higher initial investment,
they can provide significant cost savings in the long run and have a minimal impact on the environment.
If you are not considering Geo Thermal Water source AC and heating you are missing the boat! These systems can achieve an efficiency of over 50 seer
and qualify for a 30% rebate of the total cost of the installed system. They can also get you the HERO Program rebate of $2,000.00 from the State Of Louisiana.
What this means to you is, after rebates you can get a 50 seer system for a little more than you would pay for a 22 seer conventional system. The life span
of a Geo Thermal A/C system is 25 plus years because the compressor will never experience a 100 degree day. Ground water in Louisiana is 70 degrees year round
so this is the highest temperature that the compressor will ever experience. We have systems installed in the field which are approaching 34 years old and still running with
very little maintainance or breakdowns.
We have designed and installed Open and Closed loop systems on the North Shore for 30 Years!
We will be happy to bring you to some of our installation locations and explain to you how the systems work.
We have designed and installed closed loop systems in wells and also in pond loops in Slidell, Mandeville and Madisonville.
Another benefit available with Geo Thermal AC Systems
is the hot water recovery option. This factory installed option gives
you the opportunity to have a plumber tie in your hot water heater to
the Geo Thermal System and supplement the hot water in your your water tank.
This further increases the
efficiency of the system in the summer because the Freon is sub cooled
more than normal which increases the Seer and instead of putting heat back into the earth; it
goes into your hot water tank.
What makes these systems so efficient is the fact that the earth can give up and accept heat, using water as the transfer medium,
much more efficiently than air. I once heard it explained like this: You will stick your hand in a 400 degree oven to remove a
cooking chicken but would you stick your hand in a 400 degree pot of water to retrieve that same chicken? You answered no because air
is not a good conductor of heat. Conventional Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps use air as the transfer medium as opposed to Geo Thermal
which uses water and the earth as the transfer medium.
We do all of our Geothermal Fuse Welding in house so we know that the job is done correctly and up to our high standards.
Call Mega Air for a Geothermal Water Source today.
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