6 Advantages of geothermal heating for builders
A building contractor makes many decisions regarding a home or building before a single shovel of dirt is moved. They determine location, style, and cost among other things. Decisions are made based on what customers want, what the location demands, and what makes financial sense. These decisions will impact the opportunities for sale or resale, […]
Get Low-Interest Financing For Renewable Energy Upgrades
As of January 2023, More communities will provide access to financing for renewable energy upgrades under Canada’s Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP). This program is a low-interest financing program that allows homeowners (and in some cases area businesses) to pay for the installation of energy-efficient materials, equipment, or the installation of renewable energy systems such […]
Geothermal Energy Alberta – Alberta among the best locations
With the continued discussion about climate change, and the increased interest in renewable energy worldwide, there is a strong interest in geothermal energy. Geothermal energy, in general, uses temperatures underground to create carbon-free electricity, heating, and cooling. Like solar power which works best in areas where there are significant sunny days, geothermal works best under certain underground […]
Geothermal Heat Pump Maintenance – Extend The Life Of Your System
A geothermal heating and cooling system can require less maintenance than systems based on burning fossil fuels. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t yearly or regular maintenance opportunities. Your geothermal system will run even better and last longer with regular maintenance. There are some geothermal heat pump maintenance tasks that a home or business owner […]
Air Source Or Ground Source Heat Pumps For Harsh Climate
Housing developers, from single-family dwellings to multi-family units and condos understand that consumers are looking for ways to be greener, as well as to get a handle on runaway utility costs. One way is to use heating and cooling systems that use less or no fossil fuels, are more efficient, and operationally have a lower […]
Six Advantages Geothermal Energy Has Over Propane
Canadians are concerned about the environment, and for that reason look for and choose greener solutions for many aspects of life including travel, power generation and heating and cooling for homes and businesses. For energy generation, 89% of electricity generation comes from burning fossil fuels, either coal or natural gas. While cleaner than coal or […]
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 […]
