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Are record high fuel prices and climate changes becoming a major concern to you? You may be asking yourself “how do I budget for heating bills in the future?” This is becoming an ever-present concern for everyone. Maybe it is time for you to consider looking into alternative heat sources. If you are building a new home or upgrading an existing one now is the time to look into geothermal energy. Going green is not only a lucrative decision in saving money on monthly bills but it is a highly sought after resale distinction. Investing the extra money upfront will pay off in a short amount of time and installing a geothermal system will also increase the value of your home.
Geothermal heating and cooling systems provide all-season comfort by tapping the energy that is naturally stored in the earth. A geothermal system can be used to heat, cool, and provide hot water. By using the groundwater as a heat source in winter and a heat sink in summer, geothermal systems work much more efficiently than any combustion system or air-to-air heat pump. While the technology has been around for decades, the materials and equipment were perfected more recently, making geothermal the most operational space conditioning system on earth – and the most cost-effective heating and cooling option for well-insulated homes. It is also an efficient solution to cool your home in the summer. Using less electricity than conventional heating systems, a geothermal system draws the earth's cooler temperature into the water, providing cost-effective summer comfort. Finally, as long as the geo system is operating, geothermal heat pumps can assist in the production of domestic hot water. This offers a low-cost hot water alternative to electric water heaters.
Ultra Geothermal has been in the business for more than 20 years. We are a leader in geothermal installations. Our expertise, time-tested products and superior service have earned us an impeccable reputation among homeowners and home building professionals alike. Ultra Geothermal is certified by the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association and the North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE). We use heat pumps that are Energy Star rated, which means they meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. In order to customize your system for your site and your home, we work closely with energy distributors and manufacturers of geothermal heat pumps. Installations must be done right in order to provide a good return on your investment. We use only the best design tools and the most efficient equipment for you and your home. There are no short cuts to geothermal.
One question that is asked often is “How much does it cost?” This requires an individual answer for each circumstance but a rough idea that we can provide is: a geothermal system for a new home costs about 20– 30% more than a high-quality fossil fuel system, not including the possible need for a dedicated well or earth coupling. The difference in cost decreases as the size of the home increases. Regardless of home size, geothermal homeowners generally recoup the entire investment in five to seven years, and continue to reap returns for years to come. There are financing options available through Energy Star Loans. These loans carry interest rates that are typically less than any private source of funding.
Geothermal will give you all of the following benefits: reduction on water and heating bills, eliminates the need to buy and burn fossil fuels in your home, makes you eligible for rebates and tax credits, requires less maintenance and repair than conventional systems, improves air quality within your home and increases the value of your home. With proper installation and maintenance and because no fossil fuels are burned the system can be expected to last considerably longer than other installations. The EPA endorses geothermal as the most efficient, cleanest and most cost-effective heating and cooling system available.
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