Geothermal Energy
One of the most efficient technologies for home and workplace heating is the ground-source geothermal heat pump (GHP). These installations reduce energy consumption by 30 - 60% relative to conventional electrical heating and cooling systems. Domestic hot water is produced essentially free by the GHP during the air-conditioning season, and for half the usual cost in the winter.
GHP systems also require very little maintenance while providing exceptionally reliable energy streams.
The GHP operates on the same prinicpal as a home refrigerator. However, unlike the refrigerator (in essence a one-way heat pump), the GHP can move heat in either direction.
In the winter, heat is extracted from the earth and delivered to the building (heating mode).
In the summer, heat is removed from the building and delivered for storage into the earth (air conditioning mode).
Admittedly, the GHP is electric-powered, but the electricity is used only to move heat, not to produce it. As a result, the pump delivers three to four times more energy than it consumes.
Learn how GeoThermal Heating and Cooling Works at Wayside Farms.
Click image for full size view detailing the functionality during the summer and winter season of our heating and cooling systems.
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