Geothermal
Geothermal
• Geothermal Heating Keeps Michigan Warm Efficiently •
Imagine not having to pay through the roof just to keep your home warm and cozy this winter. Imagine keeping your bill at a reasonable rate while remaining secure in the knowledge that your home's energy is managed and distributed efficiently. If you're ready to replace your conventional heating system with geothermal heating, Michigan residents can count on Schaafsma Heating and Cooling in Grand Rapids.
Geothermal heating is an innovative process that gathers energy from the Earth's surface and distributes it throughout your home. This approach does not require the use of extra resources because solar energy is reused and redistributed through a ground-source heating pump.
Solar energy has consistently proven itself as the most efficient resource at our disposal. A geothermal heating system can be 50 percent more efficient than conventional heating, which translates to significant savings for your household.
Schaafsma Heating and Cooling's friendly and knowledgeable staff of HVAC technicians can come to your residence in Grand Rapids and guide you through a smooth transition toward a geothermal heating solution. We take care of your entire house as well as your pocketbook; your questions will be answered thoroughly and your service will be as efficient as the system itself.
Big Savings!
Currently there is a 30% tax credit for a Geothermal system!
Geothermal systems boost of an efficiency rating of 45% to 50% more than traditional heating and cooling systems.
This equates to more money in your pocket.
Geothermal systems usually require some land for the loop system. There are several different types of loops.
Learn How They work: Geothermal 101 video
Interesting Facts
- With over 1 million geothermal installations, the total estimated annual energy savings is 8 kWh of electricity and 40 billion BTU's of fossil fuels. It reduces our reliance on imported fuels by 21.5 million barrels of crude oil per year.
- Homeowners with geothermal systems installed are savings a combined, estimated $750 million over 20 years.
- Surveys by utilities have shown that more than 95% of geothermal system owners would recommend the technology to others.
- The amount of sun's energy absorbed by the earth is more than 500 times the energy required for all of mankind every year.
- Geothermal systems installed in schools are saving over $25 million in energy costs annually, saving more money for books, equipment and teachers.
Michigan Saves is a low interest rate loan for energy improvements. The interest rate is as low as 4.99% and can be funded up to $30,000.