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The Environmental Benefits of Geothermal

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 [...]

CGC Testifies Before Senate Committee on Energy

CGC Testifies Before Senate Committee on Energy

The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition testifies today before the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources. In their testimony, CGC staff explained the role of ground source heat pump technology for a Canadian sustainable energy strategy. The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition estimates that there are more than 80,000 ground source heat pump systems installed [...]