The XT Series Models 024-048 packaged geothermal heat pumps are now standard with the all-aluminum microchannel air coil by Delphi®. According to the manufacturer, the all-aluminum coil utilizes 40 percent less material than a standard tube-and-fin copper/aluminum coil.
Since the tax credit program became available, all types of geothermal options have been on the minds of the building community. The earth loop, often referred to as the refrigerant loop, may be installed in three different configurations: diagonal, vertical, and horizontal.
GeoFarm ’11 drew more than 120 geothermal professionals from across the Northeast and Midwest regions. GeoFarm is a hands-on, multistation outdoor workshop and training arena for geothermal contractors.
A complete geothermal hydronic system solution, the WaterFurnace Hydronic Services is a turnkey comfort solution that brings together the benefits of geothermal heating and cooling and radiant floor heating in a single package.
While manufacturers continue to look at ways to make HVACR equipment as energy efficient as possible, just as much attention is being paid to finding ways to get that equipment off the electric grid and powered as much as possible by such alternative energy sources as solar, wind, photovoltaic (PV), and geothermal.
EarthWise™ geothermal systems include a full line of packaged systems and water heating systems. They are compatible with the company’s controls, including the ComfortLink™ II thermostat.
Together with the Residential Heating Showcase product grid, The NEWS spotlights the industry’s latest residential heating products in this photo feature.
For many in the HVAC industry, this is not the first time they have been involved with renewable energy technologies like solar and geothermal systems.
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