By Stan Marco, GeoSmart Energy (as published in the Fall 2012 issue of Ground Water Canada)
Adhering to environmentally friendly and following sustainable practices are two important factors to keep in mind when installing geothermal systems. Our industry’s reputation relies on system designers, contractors, drillers and installers maintaining the highest of standards in all aspects of the installation. This includes selecting the right grout for the job.
By John Geyer and BreAnna Morris Geo Outlook 2012, Vol. 9, No. 3 — This article in Geo Outlook discusses an energy cost comparison study for two homes in Stevenson, Washington. The article can be viewed as a PDF here. Or view it on the Geo Outlook magazine page.
July 4, 2012
THORNBURY, ONTARIO — The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, and Chris Emanuel, member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Board of Directors, announced today an investment that has enabled the Town of the Blue Mountains to build a new energy-efficient town hall.
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Novemebr 18, 2013
GeoSmart Energy Launches Innovative PremiumV Variable Capacity Inverter Heat Pump
GeoSmart unveils state of the art 5.3 COP inverter heat pump to Geothermal Specialists at training course in Cambridge, ON.
Cambridge, ON – GeoSmart Energy, a Canadian leader in the geothermal heat pump market, today launched it’s most efficient and innovative product yet. The PremiumV series variable capacity inverter heat pump represents a quantum leap forward in technology integration, efficiency and comfort.
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Novemebr 1, 2013
Québec: New Green Retrofit Tax Credit topped at $10,000
Quebec Government announced on October 7, 2013 the establishment of a 20 % green income tax credit for the replacement of fossil fuel heating systems with renewable energy systems such as geothermal heat pumps. The maximum tax credit is set at $10,000. For example, a $25,000 geothermal heat pump system could qualify for a $5,000 income tax credit.
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May 23, 2012
Cambridge, ON – GeoSmart Energy is elevating the Canadian geothermal drilling industry to a new level of efficiency with its recent acquisition of a new time-saving multi loop and pump handler designed specifically for geothermal drilling applications, but with additional applications for the water well industries. Compact and powerful, the GeoSmart Push’N Pull simplifies the installation of geothermal pipes in vertical drill applications, saving time, money and manual labour.
February 13, 2012
One of the most important steps in ensuring a successful geothermal installation involves flushing, filling and purging of the loop system. When and how you do this can mean the difference between a well-installed system and one destined to be plagued with problems.
January 9, 2012
The term ‘trenchless technology’ is a drilling application that we don’t often associate with geothermal loop installations . . . but we should.
Given advancements in horizontal boring equipment over the past few years, this technique has become both an economical and feasible option when it comes to installing geothermal loops and has earned its place in the geothermal space.
November 30, 2011
When Philip and Mary Ann’s two children ask for the ‘Arctic Blast’ on a hot summer’s night, they know it’s time to drop their thermostat a half degree. That’s all it takes for the air in their home to quickly reach that ‘air conditioned’ feel thanks to the GeoSmart Energy Premium G forced air unit they had installed in their two-storey home three years ago.
Nov 1, 2011
Cambridge, ON – When the new Windsor, Ontario VIA Rail train station opens for business in 2012, more than 1,000 passengers who pass through the station each day will benefit from the heating and cooling properties of geothermal technology.
