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Legacy Lessons From a 1994 Geothermal Heat Pump Startup

July 10, 2025

In 1994, a young technician faced his fears when tasked with a daunting geothermal startup. A call for help and some compassionate guidance turned doubt into success.

Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

Do Homeowners Want Geothermal?

What is stopping homeowners from installing geothermal, and how contractors can help

Hannah Belloli-Oster

April 4, 2025

A recent survey found that homeowners sorta kinda have some sort of knowledge on geothermal, and they sorta kinda are interested in installing geothermal. What is a contractor supposed to do with all this? How can they change indifference to acceptance?

Offering Geothermal a Smart Move for HVAC Contractors

Tax incentives, rebates, sustainability all strong selling points

Dylan Kurt

March 29, 2024

With the geothermal market enjoying an enormous surge in popularity due to financial incentives and its reputation for sustainability, now is the time for contractors to strike while the iron is hot and add geothermal to their offerings.

Achieving Geothermal Success

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 29, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 29, 2024

At a recent IGSPHA meeting, tips were shared on how HVAC contractors can become geothermal powerhouses.

5 Tips To Geothermal Success

IGSHPA outlines what geothermal contractors should be doing to become an HVAC powerhouse

Kyle Gargaro

January 18, 2024

5 items HVAC geothermal contractors need to be doing for business success.

Three Steps to Set Yourself Up for Success as a Geothermal Contractor

Contractors discuss what helped them make it in the geothermal market

Angela D. Harris

March 30, 2020

Success as a geothermal contractor comes in many forms — much of it hard work and smart decisions.

A geothermal mechanical room displays a selection of geothermal technology for contractors to learn, understand, and convey the benefits of to their customers.

Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Mastering Geothermal

Technology and sales skills to help contractors master geothermal sales and technology

Angela D. Harris

March 30, 2020

Mastering geothermal installation, maintenance, and sales takes a bevy of skills that take time and effort for a contractor or technician to develop.

Numerous training and certification resources are available to geothermal HVAC contractors across the U.S. covering everything from system design and installation to inspection.

Geothermal Training Involves Entire Supply Chain

Organizations, manufacturers, distributors, and contractors collaborate for quality installations

Jen Anesi

August 29, 2016

Geothermal manufacturers, distributors, and organizations like the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) have stepped up their training efforts to ensure HVACR contractors are installing and servicing geothermal equipment to the highest standard.

The most important part of any geothermal installation is the design of the system, and that begins with an accurate load calculation. Photo courtesy of WaterFurnace

In Geothermal Designs, Don’t Succumb to Rules of Thumb

Abandon preconceived notions and carefully deliver properly designed loop systems

Joanna R. Turpin

February 15, 2016

As customer interest in geothermal has increased, numerous HVAC contractors have begun offering GHPs as a way to expand their businesses and give their customers another energy-efficient HVAC option. But, while many of these contractors have undergone extensive training and took the time to properly design and install their GHP systems, others may not have been so careful.

Geo Standards and Training Available

New Personnel Standards and Commercial Training Courses Seek to Bridge Knowledge Gap

Kimberly Schwartz

March 24, 2014

Efforts are underway to increase awareness and training to promote familiarity with geothermal systems.

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