Understanding the Importance of Drilling Mud Management on Urban Projects
Drilling mud is a fluid mixture, commonly composed of water, clay, and specialized additives. It serves multiple purposes in drilling operations, including cooling the drill bit, providing hydrostatic pressure to prevent formation fluids from entering the borehole, and removing drill cuttings. The complexity and specific needs of geothermal projects elevate the role of drilling mud […]
Comprehensive Guide to Green Home Retrofit Grants
Evolving environmental policies have paved the way for substantial advancements in creating sustainable housing solutions. A significant push in this direction is the incorporation of green retrofit grants. In this article, we delve deep into understanding how these grants work, the overarching benefits they provide, and how homeowners can take full advantage of them. Who […]
Geothermal heat pumps: What you don’t know about them can cost you big
If you’re thinking about buying a home with a geothermal heat pump you may have multiple goals. Energy efficiency and saving on heating and cooling costs are likely the two of the biggest reasons. Read on to discover how not all geothermal heat pumps are the same and how to know which is best for […]
Why Geothermal In Rural Alberta Is Taking Off Right Now
A labour shortage could be a boon for the use of geothermal in rural Alberta. Recent global events have increased the need for oil drilling in Canada. But at the moment, workers in the oil industry are hard to come by. This labour shortage has caused some issues in other industries that employ drillers, including […]
Financial Incentives For Geothermal Help Alberta Go Green
There’s no doubt about it. The cost of a heating and cooling system for a home, whether it is a new build or a retrofit, is one of the largest portions of a budget. But no other upgrade to your living space or condition where you are looking for efficiencies can have a larger impact […]
Natural Gas Or Geothermal? Albertans Look For New Ways To Heat The Home
There has always been a fair amount of fluctuation in the price of natural gas used to heat homes and businesses. Up until the last year or so, that fluctuation stayed in a fairly small range, keeping gas heating relatively economical when compared to other heating solutions such as an all-electric furnace. But the landscape […]
Go Net Zero Through Geothermal Heating
As part of the fight against climate change, scientists and many governments are calling for a serious reduction in worldwide carbon emissions. The goal is to go net zero through geothermal heating, solar, wind and other forms of alternative energy. We can reduce emissions while undertaking activities (like planting trees and using solar power) that […]