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Power from the sun and energy from the earth’s natural warmth are leading the pack of renewable power sources. They have two things in common: The price will never go up, and we’ll never run out. Those are a couple of factors that make geothermal and solar heating and cooling attractive to homeowners. Another is the extension of 30 percent federal tax credits for installation of these technologies in residences with no upward cap on the amount you can claim. Here are the strong points of each: Read the rest of this entry »

Geothermal systems use the ground temperature instead of the air temperature as an exchange medium. What this means is the pump relies on the consistently warm thermal energy a few feet underground to bring heat into your home in the winter and release it from the home in the summer. Since a geothermal heat pump doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, and unlike more common air-source heat pumps, isn’t held hostage to widely varying outside air temperatures, it’s incredibly energy efficient. This helps both your pocketbook and the environment. When planning for geothermal energy, however, keep in mind a few factors: Read the rest of this entry »