Geothermal is Taking Some Neighbors off the Grid.
Heat pumps are getting a lot more traction as people [...]
Intro to Geothermal – What on earth are they talking about?
During the heating season, this process is reversed and the heat pump moves heat from the cool outdoors into your warm house. Because they transfer heat rather than generate heat, heat pumps can provide significant savings over other forms of heat. The most common type of heat pump is the air-source heat pump, which transfers heat between your house and the outside air. If you heat with electricity, a heat pump can trim the amount of electricity you use for heating by as much as 50%-75%. The ideal system for secondary energy is SOLAR electric panels. Geothermal heating works well in concert with solar electric panels. The earth is the source of heat and the sun's energy can hlp power the fans to move the air about in your home. Together this system would greatly lessens your carbon foot print. Another use of geothermal is in the heating of the buildings hot water.
Energy Efficient Tax Credits to Expire 12/31/11.
This article deals with energy efficient upgrades adn renewable energy upgrades. Cold Craft, Inc. (CCI) deals with several of each energy efficient and renewables. CCI can also assist with the navigation of the paperwork. As of Dec. 17, 2010 the federal energy efficiency tax credit has been extended through 2011. It is important to note that the federal government has significantly changed the credit limits and eligibility requirements. For jobs installed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011, the credit is no more than 10% energy efficiency improvement costs, up to a maximum of $500. Special credit limits have been put on certain qualifying equipment.
The Benefits of Renewable Energy from Solar
How big is your carbon footprint? Well it can go down a few shoe sizes when you get solar installed. The beauty of solar is that it can be used to heat and cool your home with no global climate impact. It takes energy to make heat, when energy is made it pollutes the atmosphere, when we use existing solar energy it does not. Burning wood for heat creates the most pollution. Natural gas or oil, both cause pollution when they burn, but natural gas emits less pollution than oil. So what about electric heat? When electricity is created at a power plant it creates pollution, especially when they use coal or natural gas.
