Geothermal energy – literally, heat from the earth – is a clean, abundant, and versatile natural resource ready to meet an ever greater share of our escalating energy needs. Geothermal heat pumps can be installed almost anywhere, and are widely considered an ideal way to heat and cool homes, using low-temperature ground heat rather than natural gas or electricity. 
A geothermal heat pump installation reduces energy consumption by 30% to 60% relative to conventional heating and cooling systems. Domestic hot water is produced essentially for free during the air-conditioning season and for half the usual cost during the winter. Current geothermal systems require very little maintenance while providing exceptionally reliable energy sources.
A geothermal heat pump system works on the same principal as a home refrigerator. However, unlike the refrigerator, the geothermal heat pump can move heat in either direction. In the winter, heat is extracted from the earth and delivered to the home (heating mode). In the summer, heat is removed from the home and delivered for storage into the earth (air conditioning mode). Although the heat pump is electric-powered, the electricity is used only to move heat, not produce it. As a result, the pump delivers three to four times more energy than it consumes.
Geothermal heat pump systems allow for greater design flexibility and can be installed in both new and retrofit situations. Because shallow ground temperatures are relatively constant throughout Colorado, geothermal heat pumps can be effectively used anywhere in our state. However, the specific geological, hydrological and spatial characteristics of your land will determine the best type of ground loop (horizontal, vertical, or pond/lake) to install for your particular situation. The loop, which is high density copper or polyethylene tubing, is buried horizontally at a depth of 4 – 6 feet or vertically at 100 to 400 feet deep. Depending on the type of geothermal system installed, these pipes can be filled with an environmentally friendly antifreeze/water solution or standard HVAC refrigerant that acts as a heat exchanger. In the winter, the fluid in the pipes extracts and takes heat from the earth and carries it into the home. In the summer, the system reverses and takes heat from the home and deposits it into the cooler ground.
Builder’s Heating and Air Conditioning can design and install a new geothermal energy system to meet your needs. Our expertise allows us to work with subcontractors to handle the installation of the outside ground loops while our experienced installation technicians install all the necessary equipment to provide you with a complete system. Currently there are Federal Tax Credits which make installing a new geothermal heat pump system a very cost effective solution to heating and cooling your home. Read the following document "Understanding Federal Tax Incentives" for more information. If you are interested in reducing your energy bills by 30% to 60% or are building a new home and want to take advantage of the latest “green” technology, give us a call. We can provide you with all the options available for your new energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system.
A geothermal heat pump installation reduces energy consumption by 30% to 60% relative to conventional heating and cooling systems. Domestic hot water is produced essentially for free during the air-conditioning season and for half the usual cost during the winter. Current geothermal systems require very little maintenance while providing exceptionally reliable energy sources. A geothermal heat pump system works on the same principal as a home refrigerator. However, unlike the refrigerator, the geothermal heat pump can move heat in either direction. In the winter, heat is extracted from the earth and delivered to the home (heating mode). In the summer, heat is removed from the home and delivered for storage into the earth (air conditioning mode). Although the heat pump is electric-powered, the electricity is used only to move heat, not produce it. As a result, the pump delivers three to four times more energy than it consumes.
Geothermal heat pump systems allow for greater design flexibility and can be installed in both new and retrofit situations. Because shallow ground temperatures are relatively constant throughout Colorado, geothermal heat pumps can be effectively used anywhere in our state. However, the specific geological, hydrological and spatial characteristics of your land will determine the best type of ground loop (horizontal, vertical, or pond/lake) to install for your particular situation. The loop, which is high density copper or polyethylene tubing, is buried horizontally at a depth of 4 – 6 feet or vertically at 100 to 400 feet deep. Depending on the type of geothermal system installed, these pipes can be filled with an environmentally friendly antifreeze/water solution or standard HVAC refrigerant that acts as a heat exchanger. In the winter, the fluid in the pipes extracts and takes heat from the earth and carries it into the home. In the summer, the system reverses and takes heat from the home and deposits it into the cooler ground.
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If you would like more information on the advantages of geothermal heating and cooling including a DVD showing how a typical geothermal system is installed, either send us an email or call Rich Savich at 303-722-7183 and we will send you a complete informational package.
