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Energy efficiency guru rebuilds home to green standards
Deciding whether to remodel or rebuild is a key point in making an older home more energy efficient.
 | This month's "Ask the Expert" column is about what to consider when installing geothermal. Since this topic is well covered by Ted Clifton's column, I thought I would add to the discussion by talking about the benefits of geothermal. Our recently … |
| Remodel or rebuild? That was the decision Brian Castelli had to make when he was ready to make his home of 32 years more energy efficient. Castelli, who is executive vice president of the Alliance to Save Energy, had spent his career helping others … |
 | When geothermal systems were first explained to me, I understood that the system was very similar to air cooled heat pumps. Only instead of using the ambient air temperature as the medium for heat exchange through the compressor, the constant … |
| The principle behind geothermal heating and cooling is a simple one: Dig down toward the bedrock almost anywhere in the world and you reach a stable temperature zone that is somewhere between 52°F and 55°F year-round. By using water … | |
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Geothermal Guide Coming Soon
Increasing energy costs have many homeowners looking for new ways to save money. According to the Department of Energy, the average homeowner pays about $1,900 a year on utilities, most of it going …Type: GuideSponsored by: Enertech Global, LLC -
Making Your Home Energy Smart: Web Resources
This mini-guide provides a variety of web-based resources for those looking to make their home greener.Type: Mini-GuideSource: U.S. Department of Energy -
The benefits of geothermal energy
Geothermal technology actually relies on pumps to transfer heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface for heating and cooling productivity.Type: White PaperSource: ProudGreenHome.com
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Geothermal is the new alternative to energy efficient heating and cooling. Enertech Global is a dedicated geothermal manufacturer, producing GeoComfort, Hydron Module and TETCO geothermal equipment.