Residential Geothermal
A ground source heat exchanger (GSHEX) installed in a residential structure is an environmentally-friendly and cost effective solution for your heating and cooling needs.
Both the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have supported ground source heat exchangers as one of the most energy efficient and environmentally-friendly systems for heating, cooling, and water heating in your home.
Ground Source Heat Exchangers are a better alternative.
- Cuts energy consumption by 20 to 50%
- Heating efficiencies 50 to 70% higher than other heating systems and cooling efficiencies 20 to 40% higher than available air conditioners
- Saves up to 50% on your water-heating bill by preheating tank water
- Saves money in operating and maintenance costs; pays for itself in only a few years
- Some utilities, manufacturers and lending institutions offer rebates, incentives or special financing for homeowners who are installing GSHEXs
- Fits in a residential structure of any size, single-family or multi-family
- Can be installed on almost any size lot by being placed under lawns, landscaped areas, driveways, or the house itself
- Retrofits to existing houses using the ductwork that is already there
- Can act as a heating/cooling and hot water heating system all in one
- Only occupies about the same space as a traditional heating/cooling unit
- No noisy fan units or exposed equipment to disturb outdoor spaces
- Conserves natural resources and lowers emissions by using heat that already exists, rather than creating it
- Minimizes ozone layer destruction with factory-sealed refrigeration systems, which seldom or never need recharging
- Eliminates external venting and air pollution by transferring heat through underground loops


