Geothermal Energy Ontario

A geothermal system coupled with a net metered solar system means you get most of your home s energy from the ground and the rest comes from the sun.

Geothermal energy ontario.

Geothermal energy is the natural energy of the earth. Both hvac systems forced air and geothermal need to be designed to carry the amount of air required to operate efficiently and at maximum capacity. Visit the news section to catch up on the latest in the loop e newsletters and industry. I can t get a geothermal lease in an oil and gas development in b c says dunn.

As a rule of thumb in southern ontario an average home of 2300 square feet with a heating load of 80 000 btu and a cooling capacity of 60 000 btu will cost between 22 500 to 29 000 to install. The ontario ministry of energy and infrastructure offer a good overview of geothermal systems. Chicken or egg problem. When the ontario released its feed in tariff program for alternative energy allowing producers to sell their energy back into the grid geothermal was left off the list.

Air conditioning refrigeration institute. Canadian geothermal energy association cangea cascadia chapter u s. It starts paying off from day 1. How geothermal energy works.

Csa c448 design and installation of earth energy systems. And here s the best part. Earth energy society of canada. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are able to extract energy from the upper layer of the earth in any climate.

For more detailed information check natural resources canada s residential earth energy systems. The cost to install a geothermal heating system can differ widely. Geothermal energy systems result in a 40 to 80 operating cost reduction when compared to alternate heating and cooling systems. Some see geothermal as the future of home heating in ontario.

When properly installed the energy generated by these systems offers reliable heating and cooling throughout the year. Canada green building council. A buyer s guide and heating and cooling with a heat pump. The ultimate in renewable energy in your home.

But with a pricetag that s twice as much as some of the other options it likely won t happen without some help from the government.