[GSBN] ground source heat pumps

[John Swearingen]

Heat spring has a good "Survival Kit" discussing geothermal, here:
http://www.heatspring.com/?id=resources
John


On Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 10:16 AM, BuildersWithoutBorders <
mail at builderswithoutborders.org> wrote:

> Dear colleagues -
>
> Can someone shed some light on so-called geothermal heating systems, and
> their cost-effectiveness for a typical home?
>
> I imagine the pay-back in energy saved has something to do with how many
> heating degree days in a specific climate.  But then, I understand they can
> also be reversed for cooling.
>
> This seems like an expensive technology that is dependent on electrical
> service... can it be powered by solar/
>
> Thanks for any insight offered.
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Catherine Wanek
> Co-director
> Builders Without Borders
> <mail at builderswithoutborders.org>
> www.builderswithoutborders.org
> 575-895-5400
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John Swearingen

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