What should I look for in an earth energy system (i.e., GeoExchange™, geothermal, ground- or water-source heat pump)?
The system must meet the CAN/CSA-C448 Design and Installation of Earth Energy Systems standard and it is also recommended that the equipment meet: • CAN/CSA-C13256-1-01 Water-Source Heat Pumps – Testing and Rating for Performance – Part 1: Water-to-Air and Brine-to-Air Heat Pumps or • CAN/CSA-C13256-2-01 Water-Source Heat Pumps – Testing and Rating for Performance – Part 2: Water-to-Water and Brine-to-Water Heat Pumps We strongly recommend that the design and installation be performed by professionals accredited by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition. Until April 1st, 2008, the system installer must complete a “CSA 448 Design and Installation Compliance & Commissioning Report” (available from the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition), forward it to the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition and provide a copy to the homeowner. The homeowner must then show this copy to the energy advisor at the time of the post-retrofit evaluation in order to be eligible for a grant. IMPORTANT:As of April 1, 2008, all
The system must meet the CAN/CSA-C448 Design and Installation of Earth Energy Systems standard and it is also recommended that the equipment meet: • CAN/CSA-C13256-1-01 Water-Source Heat Pumps – Testing and Rating for Performance – Part 1: Water-to-Air and Brine-to-Air Heat Pumps or • CAN/CSA-C13256-2-01 Water-Source Heat Pumps – Testing and Rating for Performance – Part 2: Water-to-Water and Brine-to-Water Heat Pumps We strongly recommend that the design and installation be performed by professionals accredited by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition. Until April 1st, 2008, the system installer must complete a “CSA 448 Design and Installation Compliance & Commissioning Report” (available from the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition), forward it to the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition and provide a copy to the homeowner. The homeowner must then show this copy to the energy advisor at the time of the post-retrofit evaluation in order to be eligible for a grant. IMPORTANT: As of April 1, 2008, al
The system must meet the CAN/CSA-C448 Design and Installation of Earth Energy Systems standard and it is also recommended that the equipment meet: • CAN/CSA-C13256-1-01 Water-Source Heat Pumps – Testing and Rating for Performance – Part 1: Water-to-Air and Brine-to-Air Heat Pumps or • CAN/CSA-C13256-2-01 Water-Source Heat Pumps – Testing and Rating for Performance – Part 2: Water-to-Water and Brine-to-Water Heat Pumps IMPORTANT: As of April 1, 2008, all eligible systems must be certified by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition and therefore, drilled, designed and installed by professional(s) accredited by this coalition. From this date, the “GeoExchange System Certification Form” available from the Coalition will have to be used in replacement of the “CSA 448 Design and Installation Compliance & Commissioning Report”. For more information on earth energy systems including a current list of accredited installers, designers, and drillers, please contact the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition o
For more information on earth energy systems including a current list of accredited installers, designers, and drillers, please contact the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition at http://www.geo-exchange.ca or call 514-807-7559. The system must meet the following standards: • CAN/CSA-C448 Design and Installation of Earth Energy Systems; and • CAN/CSA-C13256-1-01 Water-Source Heat Pumps – Testing and Rating for Performance – Part 1: Water-to-Air and Brine-to-Air Heat Pumps or • CAN/CSA-C13256-2-01 Water-Source Heat Pumps – Testing and Rating for Performance – Part 2: Water-to-Water and Brine-to-Water Heat Pumps Finally, we strongly recommend that the design and installation be performed by a professional accredited by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition. IMPORTANT: As of January 1, 2008, all eligible systems must be certified by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition. In the interim, the system installer must complete a “CSA 448 Design and Installation Compliance & Commissioning Report” (available
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