Mission Geo will provide information to promote the advantages and benefits of ground-source heat-pump technology to builders, contractors, architects, designers, drillers, engineers, utilities, policymakers, the owners of commercial buildings, and consumers.
The Chicago area is one of the markets seeing an increased interest in geothermal systems from businesses and institutions like schools and governments.
The moment for geothermal seemed to have arrived several times since the 1970s. A number of factors are forecasting wider use of this type of heating and cooling solution.
The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association joined with the National Groundwater Association during Groundwater Week at the Music City Convention Center in Nashville.
Geothermal heat pumps tap into a renewable source of energy to provide comfort for a home, and HVAC contractors can tap into this market for increased sales.
Christmas came early for the geothermal industry when the latest federal stimulus bill included a long-sought extension of tax credits for geothermal installation.