What are the major benefits to installing geothermal?
The biggest benefit of geothermal is that it uses 25%-50% less electricity than conventional heating or cooling systems. This translates into a geothermal heat pump using one unit of electricity to move three units of heat from the earth and saving owners 25% to 70% on their utility bill. According to the EPA, geothermal heat pumps can reduce energy consumption – and corresponding emissions – up to 44% compared to air-source heat pumps and up to 72% compared to electric resistance heating with standard air-conditioning equipment. Geothermal heat pumps also improve humidity control by maintaining about 50% relative indoor humidity, making geothermal very effective in humid areas.
