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Geothermal heating/cooling, who's got it?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mr. Mach-ete" data-source="post: 13166105" data-attributes="member: 16424"><p>I've installed hundreds of tons of geothermal systems, mostly residential. </p><p></p><p>Carrier, Bryant, FHP, Bosch, Climate Master. Self contained, Spit units, Hybrid Heat dual fuel systems.</p><p></p><p>System equipment is not much more expensive than air to air equipment. You need to drill 1 loop, 200' down, for every 12,000 BTUs (1 ton) of refrigeration. So, if you have the requirements for a 4 ton (48,000 BTU) system, you'll need 4 loops drilled down 200'-225' ea. The supply and return lines are then tied together in the header pit and brought into the home through the foundation wall.</p><p></p><p>Most well drillers will charge $1800-$2200 per loop, if you use the 4 ton example you will be charged $7200-$8800 for the loop field. The good thing is the Federal Government offers a 30% tax credit toward the entire cost of the installation. I have calculated the Federal rebate covers 90% of the well drilling fees, not bad.</p><p></p><p>I have performed many energy audits, on average most people will see payback periods on their investment in 5-7 year range. Payback periods depend on what they're converting from, how much their current utility/fuel rates are and how aggressive they are with set point temperatures in their home.</p><p></p><p>Since you're in Maryland you qualify to enter into the Renewable Energy Credit (REC) market. A broker converts your BTU capacity into wattage, the wattage is converted into credits, the credits are traded on the REC market, you get money every quarter! It's not a lot so don't get too excited.</p><p></p><p>You still have to pay for the equipment and labor to install it. It's hard saying what that is with out more information regarding your home.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr. Mach-ete, post: 13166105, member: 16424"] I've installed hundreds of tons of geothermal systems, mostly residential. Carrier, Bryant, FHP, Bosch, Climate Master. Self contained, Spit units, Hybrid Heat dual fuel systems. System equipment is not much more expensive than air to air equipment. You need to drill 1 loop, 200' down, for every 12,000 BTUs (1 ton) of refrigeration. So, if you have the requirements for a 4 ton (48,000 BTU) system, you'll need 4 loops drilled down 200'-225' ea. The supply and return lines are then tied together in the header pit and brought into the home through the foundation wall. Most well drillers will charge $1800-$2200 per loop, if you use the 4 ton example you will be charged $7200-$8800 for the loop field. The good thing is the Federal Government offers a 30% tax credit toward the entire cost of the installation. I have calculated the Federal rebate covers 90% of the well drilling fees, not bad. I have performed many energy audits, on average most people will see payback periods on their investment in 5-7 year range. Payback periods depend on what they're converting from, how much their current utility/fuel rates are and how aggressive they are with set point temperatures in their home. Since you're in Maryland you qualify to enter into the Renewable Energy Credit (REC) market. A broker converts your BTU capacity into wattage, the wattage is converted into credits, the credits are traded on the REC market, you get money every quarter! It's not a lot so don't get too excited. You still have to pay for the equipment and labor to install it. It's hard saying what that is with out more information regarding your home. [/QUOTE]
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