Archive for Category: "Ask a Geothermal Expert"
The Environmental Benefits of Geothermal
The 2010 CGC Report has shown that the increasing number of homes in Ontario that have geothermal heat pumps are lowering greenhouse gas emissions. All across Ontario, these homes are benefiting the environment. According to the 2010 CGC Report, if 2% of single detached residential homes in Canada had geothermal heat pumps, there would be [...]
Do Programmable Thermostats Work on Geothermal?
Choosing a thermostat for your geothermal heating and cooling system is as important as choosing your geothermal piece of equipment. One of the biggest misconceptions is that any thermostat will work on a geothermal system and more importantly that a programmable thermostat is the best solution for a geothermal application. Choosing the wrong thermostat can [...]
IntelliStart: Stop Geothermal Light Dimming, Go Off Grid & More
About 2 years ago a brand new product hit the marketplace called the IntelliStart. This new product has become a real sensation with geothermal contractors because of the great features it offers in enhancing your geothermal installation. The most obvious and significant feature of the IntelliStart system is that it reduces the start up current [...]
The Ultimate Geothermal Thermostat, The ecobee Smart Thermostat
There are a variety of thermostats available to operate your geothermal heating and cooling system and there are some on the market that do more than just power it but empower the equipment to run that much more efficiently. The ecobee Smart Thermostat provides you with added savings and peace of mind all wrapped up [...]
