Geothermal Advantages
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Cost |
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6 to 10 year payback for
geothermal |
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30% to 40% energy savings |
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40% to 50% savings on
maintenance cost |
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Reduced |
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No boilers |
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Maintenance |
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No chillers |
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No cooling towers |
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No chemical treatment |
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No maintenance contract |
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Easy equipment access (not
above ceilings) |
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Architectural |
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Up to 1000 square feet less
for mechanical room |
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Impact |
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Fewer roof penetrations |
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No external exposed equipment |
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No local, state or federal
permits required for geothermal system application |
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Comfort |
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Each room has individual
control |
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Heating and cooling year round
availability |
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Better energy management
flexibility |
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Environmental |
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Cleanest operating system |
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Impact |
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Most efficient |
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No fossil fuels |
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Incentives |
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Utility incentive |
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Government incentives |