Geothermal is Hot! In this time of economic difficulty, many of
us are looking for ways to save money on our utilities. This
includes not only the homeowner, but also businesses and
government entities. Heating and cooling has long been a major
expense to all of us and something we strive to curtail through
increased energy efficiency. Some have turned to renewable
energy with the thought that the wind and sun are free sources
of power; however, when we do the math, the cost of
infrastructure may outweigh the savings. A system that has come
to the forefront, as both energy efficient and cost effective,
is the geothermal heat pump. Geothermal heat pumps use the
constant temperature of the earth to exchange heat. According to
Energy Star, they are the most environmentally safe and
efficient heating and cooling option available. Rather than
using underground heat, geothermal heat pumps capitalize on the
steady temperature of the ground or deep water wells. In effect,
they treat the earth like a giant energy savi