Geothermal
energy is becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners and
for those who want to make an investment in their homes and in going
green. A
geothermal heating and cooling system can be added to existing homes,
and can be integrated in a new building or new construction. Geothermal energy can be used not only for homes but also for commercial real estate, schools, apartments and office buildings. No
matter where geothermal energy is used, there are many advantages of
geothermal energy, which make it a worthwhile and wise investment.
Benefits of Geothermal
There are many advantages of geothermal energy, which in the design of HVAC system for your home or commercial building, or when remodeling projects that add value to your home. Some of the advantages are:
The increase in energy efficiency and a low bill for heating and cooling. Geothermal energy uses the relatively constant temperature of the earth's core to power, which is to heat and cool your house to use. This is a much more efficient solution to try to change the temperature of the air above the ground over which much fluctuation. Geothermal energy can be up to 400 times more energy efficient than many heating and cooling systems, so you can often cut heating and cooling costs significantly if you install a geothermal system in your home. This means that basically the system pay for itself within a few years, and you will then enjoy ongoing savings that you can keep more money in your pocket.
A comfortable home. Many people who install a geothermal system indicate that a more comfortable home is one of the advantages of geothermal energy. You can not only cool heat at home or at a higher temperature than you might choose it to a lower temperature different because it is so affordable with geothermal, but some people with geothermal systems also show that the temperature in their home feels more stable with fewer hot and cold spots or rapid temperature changes. In addition, geothermal systems tend to run very quietly so that you do not have the noise of the heating and air conditioning come in to disturb you.
Lower cost hot water. If you have a desuperheater integrated into your geothermal system can use excess heat energy to heat your hot water. This can greatly reduce the amount of money you spend on hot water, helping to save even more money on your monthly electric bill and makes the payback period for a geothermal system shorter.
Increased property values. Installing a geothermal heating and cooling system has become an added value to your property as buyers more aware of the importance of energy-efficient choices.
These are just some of the many advantages of geothermal energy. With federal tax credits through 2016, the geothermal energy to meet an even cheaper option, you can shorten the time that it will take for the system to pay for itself. There has never been a better time to do your part for the Earth, but also to save money and make your home a beautiful place to be....
