Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Geothermal energy has been used to heat & air condition buildings for several decades, and, during that time, these geothermal systems have been called many different things. Some of the more popular variations include geo-thermal, geoexchange, ground-water, ground-water assisted, ground-water-source, water-to-water, and water furnace heating & cooling.

All of these terms, though, convey the same thought: use of geothermal heat pump technology to tap the energy in the earth's surface and drive a heating & air conditioning system for both residential and commercial uses. The result is a green or natural heat pump that saves energy and benefits the environment.

• An EPA study of energy efficiency concluded geothermal energy is the most environmentally friendly heating/cooling system.
• The United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory concluded that geothermal energy is more efficient and cost-effective compared with conventional residential systems.
• Available everywhere in the United States, geothermal energy can be found underground virtually anywhere in Utah.
• Geothermal cost savings can be increased by geothermal energy incentives, available from federal, state, local, and utility sources.

For more information on geothermal technology, go to How it works.