Articles Tagged with ''geothermal system''

The hot, dry climates of many regions of the western U.S. make geothermal a tougher sell, because the loop field usually needs to be larger to ensure proper heat transfer. PHOTO Courtesy OF Sound Geothermal Corp.

It’s Not Easy, Going Green

Geothermal struggles for acceptance in some parts of the country
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Joanna R. Turpin
February 15, 2016
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GHPs may not often be a consumer’s first choice for heating and cooling, but many contractors remain dedicated to the technology, and they’re still finding consumers who want GHPs — even in areas where their benefits are not known as well.


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Modine Debuts Innovation Tour at AHR Expo

January 24, 2016
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More than 300 people got a first-hand look at Modine Mfg. Co.’s new Innovation Tour truck during its AHR Expo cocktail reception at Icebar Orlando on Sunday. A few attendees even braved the balmy 18°F Icebar, donning thermal jackets and gloves, before heading inside a scene straight out of Disney’s, “Frozen.”


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GEO Signs Memorandum of Understanding with IGSHPA

The organizations share a common interest in advancing the geothermal/ground-source heat pump industry
December 25, 2015
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The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen and expand the complementary relationship between the two associations.


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Carrier, Orca Energy Team to Provide Financing for Geothermal Systems

Program aims to increase geothermal heating and cooling adoption in new construction
October 22, 2015
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A new, national program from Carrier and Orca Energy, a leading geothermal utility provider, is designed to makes geothermal heating and cooling more accessible in new construction homes. Orca Energy will provide financing for geothermal earth loops in new residential developments with the purchase of a Carrier geothermal system.


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Bosch Announces Oct. 20 Is National Geothermal Day

National day of recognition for U.S. geothermal heating and cooling industry
October 20, 2015
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Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., a division of Robert Bosch North America, announced that Oct. 20, 2015 is National Geothermal Day in recognition of the geothermal heating and cooling industry in the U.S. The recognition day comes as part of National Energy Month. 


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New GEO Website Is for Geothermal Consumers and Professionals

The website is tuned to draw maximum traffic from Internet users
August 31, 2015
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The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) announced that its website has been completely redesigned, with easier and more intuitive access to content that offers basic information about geothermal heating and cooling for consumers, plus technical and policy information for industry professionals and decision makers.


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Steady State Breaks New Ground in Geothermal Heat Pump Financing

Company is the first to crowdfund project financing options
July 24, 2015
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Steady State Renewable Energy Co. designs and installs geothermal heat pump systems in Oklahoma and north Texas. With the launch of Steady State Asset Partners, the company is the first to crowdfund project financing options that offer investors the opportunity to provide upfront capital for new geothermal projects.


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VERMEER INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: Established in 1948, Pella, Iowa-based Vermeer, a manufacturer of industrial equipment, now serves customers in more than 60 countries and employs more than 2,500 individuals.

A Comfortable Learning Environment

Vermeer Corp.’s Yellow Iron Academy employs geothermal technologies
June 29, 2015
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The academy incorporates efficient LED and fluorescent lighting, rigid insulation between the frame steel studs, double-pane Pella windows, occupancy sensors and set back controls, and an energy recovery ventilation (ERV) unit on the roof. 


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