Geothermal is in the News!

September 25, 2006
Offering New Comfort System with Highest Certified Efficiency

FORT WAYNE, IN - WaterFurnace International, Inc. one of the nation's leading manufacturers of geothermal and water source heat pumps, announced today the unveiling of its new Envisionx™ Series product line, now available through Ground Loop Heating & Air of Darlington, Maryland. The new Envision product holds the distinction of having the highest heating & cooling efficiency of any product certified by the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI).

The result of the company’s commitment to continual product research and development, the Envision product line carries a certified cooling efficiency of up to 30 EER, and a certified heating efficiency of up to 5.0 COP. "The Envision product has set a new standard in efficiency," stated (Michael Cullum, President). "WaterFurnace products have the reputation as being the most efficient and reliable geothermal units available today, and this one is no exception. We’re excited about the new products and pleased to make them available to our customers for new homes or replacement installations."

According to Bob Brown, Director of Advanced Product Development at WaterFurnace, "The Envision product line incorporates several advanced, leading edge technologies combining to reach unprecedented levels of efficiency.

Never before has ARI certified a product with 30 EER and 5 COP. We’ve spent over a year designing, fine-tuning, and thoroughly testing the product so we’re confident that homeowners who make the investment in this technology will be thoroughly satisfied."

Geothermal heating and cooling systems tap into the free and renewable energy stored in the earth. By simply moving heat energy to or from the home and earth through a ground loop system, a geothermal unit achieves efficiency levels that ordinary gas furnaces or air conditioners are unable to reach.

Because rising energy costs are having a significant impact on the nation’s economy, many homeowners are looking for more energy efficiency solutions that are eco-friendly. The DOE and the EPA have recognized geothermal heating and cooling as the most cost effective and environmentally friendly comfort system available.

According to the EPA, installing a geothermal system is the environmental equivalent of taking two cars off the road or planting 750 trees.

WaterFurnace is North America’s leading manufacturer of geothermal heating and cooling systems for residential, commercial and institutional uses. The company’s stock is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol, WFI.

Please contact: Ground Loop Heating & Air @ 410-836-1706 for a FREE evaluation.