Announcing new geothermal incentives for 2009

New for 2009, Focus on Energy is offering prescriptive incentives for ground-source (geothermal) heat pump heating and cooling systems! The new incentive is available for any Wisconsin school or government building served by participating electric and gas utilities. To learn more about the new incentives for ground-source heat pumps or to apply, visit Focus on Energy’s Financial Incentives page.

Benefits of ground-source heat pumps
Ground-source (geothermal) heat pump systems are arguably the most efficient technology for heating and cooling Wisconsin schools and businesses. These systems transfer heat from one place to another using the relatively constant temperature of the ground as a heat source in the winter and heat sink in the summer to provide heating, air conditioning and, in some cases, domestic hot water. Unlike conventional heating and cooling systems, ground-source heat pumps do not require fossil fuels.

There are many benefits to installing ground-source heat pump systems. The obvious advantage is that this technology can help your school or government building cut costs and save money. In addition, adopting this energy efficient heating and cooling solution demonstrates your commitment to the environment.

Other advantages of ground-source heat pump systems include increased comfort, lower maintenance costs, and an increase in usable space. Many schools and government buildings choose this technology because it allows individual room control to improve comfort and productivity in their school or facility.

Temperature control can be applied to heat or cool an entire building or just one room. With their long service life, ground-source heat pump systems pay for themselves despite a higher up-front cost. Because ground-source heat pump systems take up considerably less space than traditional heating and cooling systems, you also gain usable space in your facility. Plus, ground-source heat pump systems present a unique learning opportunity for both students and visitors.

Learn more today
Ground-source heat pump systems are a smart choice for Wisconsin school and government buildings. To learn more, visit Focus on Energy’s Ground-Source Heat Pump page.