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| Clinton County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Geothermal |
There is an alternative to a conventional gas or oil-fired furnace that is
more economical to operate, completely safe and is ecologically
sound. This system provides total comfort all year long by using an
inexhaustible energy source. This system is the geothermal
heating/cooling system, which provides both heating and cooling for
the home.
more economical to operate, completely safe and is ecologically
sound. This system provides total comfort all year long by using an
inexhaustible energy source. This system is the geothermal
heating/cooling system, which provides both heating and cooling for
the home.
Domestic Hot Water
Most manufacturers offer an option, which is becoming a standard, that
produces a large percentage of the annual hot water requirements. A
"Desuperheater" is installed with a small circulating pump between the
existing water heater and the geothermal system. During the winter,
when the geothermal system is operating in the heating mode, hot
water is being produced at the same high efficiency. In the summer,
the heat that is being rejected by the geothermal system is transferred
to the water heater at little or no cost. The "desuperheaters" are often
connected to hot water heaters, which can be bought at Clinton County
Electric Cooperative.
See Rates, Rebates, and programs for more
Most manufacturers offer an option, which is becoming a standard, that
produces a large percentage of the annual hot water requirements. A
"Desuperheater" is installed with a small circulating pump between the
existing water heater and the geothermal system. During the winter,
when the geothermal system is operating in the heating mode, hot
water is being produced at the same high efficiency. In the summer,
the heat that is being rejected by the geothermal system is transferred
to the water heater at little or no cost. The "desuperheaters" are often
connected to hot water heaters, which can be bought at Clinton County
Electric Cooperative.
See Rates, Rebates, and programs for more
Savings Possible
Because of its unique efficiencies, a geothermal system can lower your heating
costs by 40 to 70 percent and reduce cooling costs by 30 to 40 percent compared
to conventional heating and cooling systems. In addition, 20 to 50 percent of the
water heating costs can be realized. Exact savings will depend upon building
construction, consumer life style and electric rates.
Along with the energy savings, there will also be reduced maintenance costs.
Since the compressor is located indoors, protected from the weather, its useful life
will be greatly extended, most having a life expectancy of twenty years or more.
Because of its unique efficiencies, a geothermal system can lower your heating
costs by 40 to 70 percent and reduce cooling costs by 30 to 40 percent compared
to conventional heating and cooling systems. In addition, 20 to 50 percent of the
water heating costs can be realized. Exact savings will depend upon building
construction, consumer life style and electric rates.
Along with the energy savings, there will also be reduced maintenance costs.
Since the compressor is located indoors, protected from the weather, its useful life
will be greatly extended, most having a life expectancy of twenty years or more.
| To learn more about our Geothermal/High efficiency heating & cooling rate, please see Rates, Rebates, & Programs |
The geothermal closed-loop heat pump (geothermal system)
takes advantage of energy stored within the earth. This stored
energy is collected from the sun's energy striking the earth. This
solar energy is absorbed by the ground around your house all year
long. The geothermal system uses this huge mass of stored
energy to heat and cool our homes and businesses.
takes advantage of energy stored within the earth. This stored
energy is collected from the sun's energy striking the earth. This
solar energy is absorbed by the ground around your house all year
long. The geothermal system uses this huge mass of stored
energy to heat and cool our homes and businesses.
| Choosing a heating and cooling system for a new or existing home can be a very difficult and confusing task. |
| Pictures courtesy of Water Furnace International® |
Would you like to see exactly what the difference in operating costs are?
Download this Powerpoint® Presentation about comparing LP furnaces, Natural Gas furnaces,
Electric Furnaces, Air-to-Air Heat pumps, and Geothermal Heat Pumps. If you do not have
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Download this Powerpoint® Presentation about comparing LP furnaces, Natural Gas furnaces,
Electric Furnaces, Air-to-Air Heat pumps, and Geothermal Heat Pumps. If you do not have
Powerpoint®, you can download Powerpoint® Viewer from Microsoft®.