Homeowners who are interested in saving energy usually start with simple measures, such as installing a programmable thermostat, adding insulation to the attic, or sealing air leaks. For those looking to take energy conservation to the next level, many contractors… Read More
Geothermal Around the US: Bedford, NH
Bedford, NH Tapping in to the warmth of the earth, the Town of Bedford is constructing a state-of-the-art geothermal heating/cooling/ventilation solution that will provide year-round comfort to patrons of the town’s library. The project, made possible in part through a… Read More
Geothermal Projects Around the US: Missouri
Carthage School District Experiences Amazing Savings The Carthage school district is seeing a definite return on its investment into a new geothermal heating and cooling system at Fairview elementary. Last spring the school lost all ability to heat or cool… Read More
Tax Credits Look Good for Geothermal in 2016
A drafting error left out fuel cells, geothermal, and some other renewables that are part of the Production Tax Credit The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) said that the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry expressed concern that its heating and cooling… Read More
Geothermal to be in 10 Schools across the District in Illinois
Pat Callahan, the district’s architect from Studio GC of Chicago, and the district’s newly hired capital projects manager Pat Dacy, presented a series of dates – from design and bid approval packages through October to the awarding of contracts early… Read More
US Rep Introduces Geothermal Tax Bill
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced HR 2412, the New Energy for America Act, which extends Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) for energy-efficient residential and commercial property for five years… Read More
Geothermal – A Great Deal No Matter Where You Are
The hardwood floors, abundant light and meticulously crafted built-ins are what you notice first when walking into the Glastonbury home of Paul and Denise Reddington. But it’s what’s in the basement — and hidden under the lawn and inside the… Read More
Alternative Energy – The Financial Considerations
Energy, the cost, the consumption, the availability, is taking the stage in both the Democratic and Republican political campaigns. The idea that is in the forefront of both parties platforms is “alternative energy” and what choices, we, as consumers, can find. … Read More