If you grabbed a shovel this Summer, went into your backyard and started digging into the earth, pretty soon you would notice the temperature would get cooler, and stay that way even as you got to as deep as 400 feet down. I doubt that you would feel like digging that far, but the steady temperature of 55 degrees at 6 feet and lower (all the way to about 1000 feet) is the secret factor that makes geothermal work so well – even in Canada and Florida! Any size building can tap into this constant source of energy and utilize it to heat and cool more efficiently than any other technology available. Geothermal technology has been around since the latter part of the 20th century and is gaining acceptance in the United States as more and more people find out how they can be sustainable, environmentally responsible, and save significant money while doing it.
Also referred to as a “Ground-Sourced Heat Pump”, we are able to tap into this incredible resource beneath our yards to heat homes and cool them as well. The Geothermal system operates by pumping water through pipes, circulating it underground and then back up to the building. As it travels through the pipes during the cooling season, the heat energy from the house and contained in the water is transferred to the earth. During the heating season, the geothermal heat pump runs in the opposite direction and captures the heat from the earth to heat your entire home. Using this alternative to traditional heating & cooling methods eliminates the burning of fossil fuels and significantly reduces your electric bill.
Geothermal Energy has the potential to move the United States and the world towards more sustainable energy usage. If you ever find yourself asking “how do I get geothermal energy to my New Jersey home?”, then it is time to call Princeton Air , the leading geothermal energy company in Central NJ and Southeastern PA.
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