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Geo-Flo geothermal hydraulic separator

Geo-Flo’s high density polyethylene hydraulic separator is designed specifically for geothermal heat pump systems.

June 26, 2014

An automatic air vent, blow-down valve and ball valve for connection to an expansion tank are included. The HDPE tank is installed in a heavy-gauge, powder-coated steel cabinet.

Greening the heating industry

Geothermal and solar thermal installs continue to rise.

Kelly Faloon

January 23, 2014

Interest in geothermal heating and cooling systems has increased in the last five years. “With firms more cost-conscious, green initiatives receiving more media attention and tighter market conditions, business leaders have sought ways to decrease operating expenses across the board and some of them are turning to geothermal solutions for their climate control,” writes Pramod Dibble in the November 2013 issue of sister publication PM Engineer.

The greening of Rivera Greens with geothermal heating and cooling

Geothermal heating and cooling helps neighborhood homeowners achieve an expected 60% savings on their utility bills.

Tim Litton

January 23, 2014

Located in Clarence, N.Y., Rivera Greens is the first certified National Association of Home Builders Green Standards Eco-Friendly Development in the state. When completed, the development will include 35 single-family homes built to an energy-efficiency standard unparalleled in Western New York.

Geothermal savings calculator

ClimateMaster’s online calculator demonstrates to homeowners the potential cost savings of a geothermal system.

November 18, 2013

ClimateMaster’s online calculator demonstrates to homeowners the potential cost savings of a geothermal system.

Washington state to build all-geothermal neighborhood

Developers are creating a new subdivision of homes in Kennewick, Wash., with underground geothermal systems. The subdivision has 18 lots; the long-term plan is to build 400 homes.

August 15, 2013

Developers are creating a new subdivision of homes in Kennewick, Wash., with underground geothermal systems. The subdivision has 18 lots; the long-term plan is to build 400 homes.

Commercial geothermal water-source units

GeoStar introduces two new commercial water-source units to its product line — the Aston Compact and the Arbor Base — and announces upgrades to the GeoStar Arbor.

July 25, 2013

GeoStar introduces two new commercial water-source units to its product line — the Aston Compact and the Arbor Base — and announces upgrades to the GeoStar Arbor.

Geothermal heat pump

Bosch Thermotechnology introduces a new compact water-source heat pump designed for use in retrofit or replacement applications.

July 1, 2013

Bosch Thermotechnology introduces a new compact water-source heat pump designed for use in retrofit or replacement applications.

Bosch showcases energy efficiency at new educational center

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. opened an educational and interactive demonstration center May 31 in partnership with Serenbe, a 1,000-acre sustainable community development south of Atlanta.

June 24, 2013

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. opened an educational and interactive demonstration center May 31 in partnership with Serenbe, a 1,000-acre sustainable community development south of Atlanta.

NYC to study geothermal heating, cooling solutions

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a bill earlier this year tasking the NYC Office of Long-Term Planning & Sustainability to study geothermal energy resources and the feasibility of city-wide adoption of geothermal heating and cooling.

June 17, 2013

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a bill earlier this year tasking the NYC Office of Long-Term Planning & Sustainability to study geothermal energy resources and the feasibility of city-wide adoption of geothermal heating and cooling.