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Whether installed at a private home or across a large district, geothermal heating and cooling can have a positive impact on the environment and the end-user’s energy bills. This course examines the benefits of geothermal HVAC from the contractor, manufacturer, and customer perspectives, explaining its importance in the electrification movement. It provides advice for contractors looking to enter the sector and highlights the clean energy credits available to homeowners, commercial building owners, nonprofits, schools, and more.

Geothermal Industry Expects a Boom
The U.S. geothermal industry is gearing up to meet increased demand for ground-source heat pump systems that’s expected to be sparked by incentives offered through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This article details the clean energy credits available to homeowners, commercial building owners, nonprofits, schools, and more.
Matt Jachman

Network Geothermal Offers Long-Term Opportunities for Contractors
As network geothermal systems break ground in record numbers, the HVAC contractors responsible for installing and maintaining these systems are met with ample business opportunities. This article outlines the basics of geogrids and the benefits for an HVAC contractor of working in this field.
Herb Woerpel

Project Files: Episode 61 — All-Electric, Zero-Carbon Michigan Home
John and Mindy Miner achieved LEED for Homes Gold Certification with their home in Rockford, Michigan, largely because of its geothermal heating and cooling. This video provides a case study about how HVAC contractors can make green homes even greener.
Maria Taylor

Geothermal Offers an Opportunity for HVAC Contractors
With the push for decarbonization and electrification, more developers and homeowners are looking at geothermal for residential heating and cooling. This article outlines recent updates in the sector that forecast wider use of this type of heating and cooling solution.
Ted Craig

Should HVAC Contractors Be Selling Geothermal?
Tax incentives can dominate the conversation about the geothermal market. However, HVAC contractors who consider offering geothermal services have to consider other factors first. In this article, several experienced geothermal contractors and professionals at the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association weigh in on key non-tax questions surrounding the “if” and “how” of successful geothermal contracting.
Robert Beverly

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