| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Contents |
It is more efficient to transfer than to burn -- The big picture : what geothermal energy is and why you want it. A different approach to heating & cooling ; How I learned to get even with the oil company ; How a geothermal heat pump (GHP) works : borrowing heat from the earth ; Ground-source solutions : open vs. closed loops ; Direct exchange (DX) geothermal systems ; Using your well as the heat source ; Geothermal advantages/disadvantages ; Does a geothermal system really increase a home's market value? ; Learning to live with a GHP system ; Reducing operating (electrical) costs ; Geothermal plus solar energy : a perfect match ; What will it cost? ; Taking advantage of rebates & tax credits ; Payback : when do you get your money back? ; Finding a contractor -- Unraveling the science & technology of geothermal heat pumps. The inside story of geothermal super efficiencies ; A look inside : how GHPs deliver heat into your home ; The importance of GHP performance standards -- The broader view : a look beyond residential to the global market. The geothermal marketplace ; Commercial/institutional geothermal systems ; Future trends ; Decision time & my ultimate geothermal package -- Earth-smart home case studies -- The disappearing stars -- Appendix. A, Frequently asked questions ; B, Helpful links and resources ; C, Residential GHP manufactures ; D, State energy offices ; E, Geothermal careers : joining the industry |
| Summary |
"Covers residential geothermal heating and cooling, including various system options and installation configurations, costs and payback issues, performance standards, and contractors. Also examines how energy-efficient, non-polluting geothermal heat pumps work and how to integrate solar energy"-- Provided by publisher |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Ground source heat pump systems.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning.
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Ground source heat pump systems
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Geothermal engineering.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781936555130 |
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1936555131 |
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