How does an EES work?
Solar Energy from the sun is absorbed and stored within the earth – this energy is simply transferred by the EES from the ground to your home. An earth energy system consists of three components; a ground loop, a heat pump, and a heat distribution system (such as your forced-air ductwork or in-floor heating subsystem). The ground loop is typically a series of high-density polyethylene pipes buried beneath the ground, although open well loops and pond loops may also be used. A water and antifreeze mixture circulates through the pipes and is pumped directly to the heat pump located in your home. In the summer, the process is reversed, and heat from your home is transferred to the ground, to provide air conditioning using the same equipment.
