U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergyGeothermal Technologies ProgramGeothermal Energy Links for Homeowners
A happy homeowner in Colorado shows off his geothermal heat pump. Find information related to geothermal energy and your home. Geothermal Heat PumpsDOE Energy Savers Geothermal Heat PumpsConsumer information on geothermal heat pumps and many other energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Geothermal Heat Pump ConsortiumThe residential information section of this site provides online case studies and brochures, as well as information about geothermal heat pump technologies (here called GeoExchange systems), and installation tips. The Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium is a non-profit organization working to promote the growth of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly heating and cooling technologies. Geothermal Heat PumpsProvides extensive information on what geothermal heat pumps are; how they work; selecting and designing your system; and evaluating economic benefits and environmental impacts. Although this information is geared toward Alliant Energy customers, much of it is more widely applicable. From the Geothermal Information Office of Alliant Energy Corporation, an energy service provider headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Note that inclusion of this Web site does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Department of Energy. Geo-Heat CenterExcellent resource for information on geothermal heat pumps; announcements of meetings and workshops, resource maps, services offered, and newsletters. ENERGY STAR®-Labeled Geothermal Heat PumpsInformation on geothermal heat pumps that have received the ENERGY STAR certification for energy-efficient performance. Includes a list of qualifying products and a list of manufacturers that produce qualifying products. The ENERGY STAR program is sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S Department of Energy. Home Power MagazineThis online magazine provides a wide range of information on renewable energy systems for the home. Note especially the Renewable Energy Education section, the state-by-state events calendar, online articles, and links to other renewable energy Web sites. Home Power magazine provides "hands-on" information on renewable energy systems. Direct Use Applications (Greenhouses, Spas, Aquaculture, etc.)Geo-Heat CenterExcellent resource for information on direct use and geothermal heat pumps; announcements of meetings and workshops, resource maps, services offered, and newsletters. Buying Geothermal ElectricityCheck with your local electric company to ask what options are available to you for buying geothermal and other renewable energy. |