You're considering geothermal energy for your home? So lucky. Geothermal heating and cooling is a great way to lean into sustainable energy, and a long-term cost-effective solution that'll benefit ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

PORT HURON, MICH. — At St. Clair County Community College here, contractors as well as college students are learning first hand about sustainable technologies and building via a geothermal ...

Dear Jim: I should replace my old heating/cooling system with a more efficient one. With gas prices going up, shortages of propane, etc., is installing a geothermal heat pump wise and what types are ...

Generous federal tax credits, coupled with the desire to reduce energy costs without sacrificing comfort, have encouraged many homeowners to purchase geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) over the last several ...

Embarking on a commercial geothermal project is a significant endeavor — one that requires numerous checks and balances to ensure the project will provide an adequate return on investment for the ...

Researchers have used computer models of closed-loop geothermal systems to determine if they would be economically viable sources of renewable energy. They found that the cost of drilling would need ...

When choosing between a closed-loop or open-loop geothermal system, consider factors such as access to groundwater, environmental impact, space availability, long-term costs, climate suitability, and ...

MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA — This geothermal rescue was for a closed loop geothermal system that was seriously overheating during the cooling season. This system had ten vertical loops that served 11 heat ...