Clay Doyle of Geothermal Solutions explains how a geothermal heat pump uses the heat in water pumped from wells to make them much more efficient than standard air source heat pumps. The excess heat generated by geothermal pumps can also be used to provide hot water for the home.

Further Information

• Energy Efficient Geothermal Heat Pumps for Your Home (article)
• What’s the Best Way to Heat and Cool a Home Efficiently (article)
• Energy Efficiency Tax Credits for Homeowners (article)

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1. Craig Leak Says:
   August 20th, 2010 at 4:18 am

   I’m currently having a heat pump installed in my house for the benefit and money saving side of it and I find this post very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

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