Advances in direct exchange geothermal technology have finally produced a simple geothermal system that minimizes drilling requirements while offering impressive efficiencies and comfort. In this ...

Geothermal and water-source heat pumps provide the potential for significant energy savings over the life of the equipment. But, naturally, these systems must be designed and applied properly to ...

Geothermal energy now stands out as a reliable, low-carbon solution in the transition to a balanced energy mix. While conventional geothermal systems rely on specific geological conditions, such as ...

Forget the days of separate furnaces and AC units hogging space and energy. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are transforming homes and communities across the country, delivering a one-stop ...

Open loop systems refer to another type of geothermal system where water is pumped out of the ground, run, through the geothermal heat pump, and then dumped back into a nearby body of water (like a ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA — This geothermal rescue was for a closed loop geothermal system that was seriously overheating during the cooling season. This system had ten vertical loops that served 11 heat ...

The largest net-zero ready housing development in the United States is tapping into the sun two ways: using solar power to create thermal and electrical energy for the 7,500 homes and apartments under ...

When you think of home renewable energy systems, geothermal probably isn’t the first source that springs to mind. But new company Dandelion is planning to power homes with clean, free energy from ...