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 […]
Take Part In Canada’s Net Zero By 2050 Pledge
Canada has signed on to the global Net Zero by 2050 challenge. Over 120 countries are taking part in the effort to reduce all carbon emissions to a point where any remaining emissions are offset by the amount of carbon removed from the environment. This is an important but ambitious pledge that calls on companies […]
Incentives Are Moving Fast For Renewable Energy Systems, Are You Taking Advantage Yet?
The nationwide Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) is just as popular as expected in most areas, and the window to take advantage of this program, at least in 2023, is already starting to close. The program provides grants and low-interest loans for clean energy upgrades such as geothermal heating and cooling systems. It provides a mechanism by which […]
Easily Be Greener, Heat And Cool In Rural Alberta With Horizontal Loops
Alberta with horizontal loops in Rural Area In areas where population density is low, homeowners and businesses tend to have more land. People are spread out. Towns and communities can still be considered “rural” when they are small, and farther away from urban centers. Still, homes and businesses take advantage of the low density with larger lots […]
Difference Between Horizontal and Vertical Geothermal Ground Loops
Introduction to Geothermal Energy The core of geothermal energy systems is the heat pump. The heat pump connects to the geothermal ground loops, with pipes buried under the ground. These loops contain a fluid that circulates and acts as a heat exchanger, absorbing heat from the ground in the winter to heat buildings and expelling […]
The dirty truth about natural gas heating and net zero homes
What exactly is your commitment to living a Net Zero lifestyle? In homes and buildings, If you’re still using a gas furnace, you’re falling short of that Net Zero goal, at least in spirit. Are you doing everything you can to reduce your carbon footprint? If you’re still using a traditional heating and cooling […]
