Energy efficiency doesn't consistently demand looking to the sun for energy or buying electric cars. Frequently, greater energy productivity comes from within the soil under our feet. Ground source warming takes the old concepts of a heat pump and gives it a new twist that makes it more efficient than ever before..
The Science Behind Ground Source Heating
Ground source heat pumps, or GSHPs, are electrical heating and cooling systems that work by using the stable air found within the ground. Below the frost line, the air in the ground stays at a stable 50 to 60 degrees, and a GSHP allows homeowners to take advantage of that stable air. In addition to keeping homes at a comfortable temperature, these systems will also provide hot water for the building. They work by using pipes buried in the ground to collect warmer air from the ground in the winter and remove warmer air from the building in the summer.
