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a quick overview of the technology with resources for more information
Geothermal heat pumps use the constant temperature of the earth as the exchange medium instead of the outside air temperature. This allows the system to be more efficient in heating and cooling because (for example) it doesn’t have to work to raise the temperature from 10° to 70° in the winter, it only has to raise it from around 50°. There are two basic types of geothermal heat pumps: closed loop and open loop with variations on each. The kind that you install depends on the climate, soil conditions, available land, and local installation costs. Closed-loop are the most common type of geothermal heat pump design and feature high density polyethylene pipe buried horizontally at 4-6 feet deep (for the closed horizontal loop) or vertically at 100 to 400 feet deep (for the closed vertical loop). These pipes are filled with an environmentally friendly antifreeze/water solution that acts as a heat exchanger. In the winter, the fluid in the pipes extracts heat from the earth and carries it into the building. In the summer, the system reverses and takes heat from the building and deposits it to the cooler ground. The design is basically the same for closed pond/lake loops, but instead of being buried underground, a supply line pipe is run underground from the building to a nearby pond or lake and coiled into circles at least eight feet under the surface to prevent freezing. Open-loop systems use well or surface body water as the heat exchange fluid that circulates directly through the system. Once it has circulated through the system, the water returns to the ground through the well, a recharge well, or surface discharge.
Typical installed costs for homeowners can range from $12,000 - $20,000 depending on heating/cooling load, site characteristics and other factors. This is more than a conventional HVAC system but heat pumps last much longer, are typically easier (and cheaper) to maintain, and become more cost effective as electricity rates increase (a likely future scenario). For more information, contact one of the listed professionals and the Department of Energy has an excellent website about geothermal heat pump systems with lots of pictures! (it's alway better with pictures. . ) Add a Company to the Directory |
www.advgeo.com P.O. Box 6469
Reading,PA 19610
(610) 736-0570
FAX: (610) 736-0571
advgeo@yahoo.com
Aepcor Geothermal
www.aepcor.com
9950 Somerset Pike
Somerset,PA 15501
(814) 443-6796
FAX: (814) 443-0882
wildenmann@hotmail.com
Alderson Engineering Inc.
www.aldersonengineering.com
Howard Alderson, P.E.
407 Lakeside Dr.
Southampton,PA 18966
(215) 364-5635
FAX: (215) 364-5637
halderson@aldersonengineering.com
Company Overview
Alderson Engineering, Inc. is a Consluting Engineering firm that specializes in the design of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems for the building industry. We are a Pennsylvania corporation with headquaters in Southampton.
Products & Services
Mechanical (HVAC), fire protection, lighting, feasibility studies, plumbing, electrical (power), energy management, system analysis, life cycle cost comparisons, energy conservation, and geothermal systems.
Certifications
Travis Alderson is a LEED AP. Howard Alderson is a Certified Geoexchange Designer and a registered Professional Engineer in 20 states.
America's Best Mechanical Contracting Services LLC
www.americasbestcomfort.com
Len Shapiro
1836 Stout Dr. Suite 18
Warminster,PA 18974
(215) 442-7423
FAX: (215) 442-0934
len@americasbestcomfort.com
Bergey's Heating and Cooling
www.bhcltd.com
William Bergey
1605 Old Route 309
Sellersville,PA 18960
(215) 257-7050
FAX: (215) 257-8989
teashabergey@enter.net
Creative Dwellings, Inc.
www.creativedwellingsinc.com
Kevin Castellan
30 Sycamore Ct.
Media,PA 19063
(610) 476-4155
FAX: (610) 565-6160
kevincastellan@CreativeDwellingsInc.com
Company Overview
Principal has 30 years hands on experience working in residential construction and understands the importance of a systems approach when looking to design energy efficiency into residential projects.
Products & Services
Consulting and installations of many energy efficiency products. Stocking installer of Nyletherm-1 domestic water heating, heat pump water heaters. Experienced installer of uni-solar photovoltaic, particularly their flexible solar shingles. Retrofitting existing residential heating systems to horizontal ground loop geothermal heating systems. ClimateMaster hydronic and forced air systems
Certifications
Bachelors degree in science from Brown University. Approved contractor with the Sustainable Development Fund's photovoltaic grant program. Certified Installer with International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA)
e-VANHEE
www.evanhee.com
David Neale, Project Manager
6355 Dean Parkway
NY 14519
(585)-545-4096
FAX: (585)-545-4099
contact@evanhee.com
Company Overview
Our business is the design, installation and support of residential and commercial clean energy heating, cooling and air quality systems. We cover Western New York and North Western Pennsylvania for geothermal installation and service.
Products and Services
Complete Ground Source Heat Pump installation services, including loop design, factory-trained installers and 24-hour service. Authorized WaterFurnace GeoPro dealer.
Certifications
Green Building, Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certified, International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) certification.
Figart Heating and Cooling
www.figartheating.com/
Terry Figart
3712 Burgoon Rd.
Altoona,PA 16602
(814) 944-7552
FAX: (814) 944-3661
terry@figartheating.com
Company Overview
Figart Heating and Cooling began in business in 1991. Our customers include residential and light commercial accounts.
Products & Services
We provide sales, service, and installation of all types of heating and cooling systems including geothermal heat pumps. We also provide refrigeration and commercial kitchen sales and service. Ruud, Acadia, Slant Fin, and much more.
Certifications
NATE Heat Pump Certification, Penelec Heat Pump Certification, Penelec Duct Design Certification
Fluidics Co. Inc.
www.fluidics.com
Ronald Robertson
9815 Roosevelt Blvd. Suite A
Philadelphia,PA 19114
(215) 671-7900
FAX: (215) 969-6053
rrobertson@fluidics.com
Green Building Solutions, LLC
www.greenbuildingsolutionsonline.com
Michael - Co-Founder
PO Box 10118
State College, PA 16805
(814)-206-4741
michael@greenbuildingsolutionsonline.com
Company Overview
Green Building Solutions, LLC offers a wide range of services for designing and updating a building to improve its energy efficiency
Products & Services
* Energy audits * Weatherization * Solar Energy installations * Geothermal installations.
Certifications
Solar Energy International - Grid-Tied Photovoltaics
Ground Source Contractors Inc.
www.gscgeo.com
Gary Eschenburg
1418 Schoolhouse Rd.
Perkasie,PA 18944
(215) 257-4797
267-718-6471 (cell)
FAX: (215) 257-5517
gsc2003@msn.com
Company Overview
Founded in 2003 by Gary Eschenburg. Gary previously owned All Temp Heating and Cooling since 1989. Sold that business in order to specialize in geothermal heat pumps. The company does residential and commercial applications.
Products & Services
Install and service geothermal heat pumps, install interior and exterior looping. Also do looping for other companies. Another service is infiltrometer testing (blower door test) that can determine the efficiency of one's home.
Certifications
NATE Certified (NATE, North American Technician Excellence Inc., is an independent, third-party certification body for HVAC/R technicians)
J. Karp & Sons, Inc. Well Drilling
www.jkarpandsons.com
William Karp
1166 Avery Station Rd.
Factoryville,PA 18419
(800) 344-0587
FAX: (570) 836-6617
billkarp@epix.net
Company Overview
J. Karp & Sons has been in the Water Well Drilling and Pump Installation and Service since 1968, and involved in Geothermal Installations and Service since 1980.
Products & Services
Provides drilling for domestic and commercial water wells and geothermal loop drilling - complete well pump installation and service - geothermal heat pump installation and service including geothermal with: radiant floor, baseboard hot water, pool heating
Certifications
NGWA Drillers Certificate - IGSHPC Heat Fusion - RSES Regrigerant handling - GPDA (Gould Pumps Deal ASSoc.) - HydroHeat Heat Pumps - Tetco Heat Pumps - Climate Master Heat Pumps - I-Pex and Burham Radiant Tubing Installation - Bariods Grouting Procedures
Jan V. Anthony, Inc.
www.janvanthonyinc.com
Jan Anthony
1021 Delaum Rd.
St.Mary's,PA 15857
(814) 834-3231
FAX: (814) 834-1544
jvai@alltel.net
K.C. Larson Inc.
www.kclarson.com Keevin Larson Sr.
97 Eck Circle
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 329 1441
(877) 371 1441
FAX: (570) 321 5439
Email: klarson@kclarson.com
Company Overview
K.C. Larson has been in the construction business since 1984. Renewable Energy, Mechanical and Electrical are the construction services we provide to our clients. Our present client base is residential, commercial, industrial and institutional.
Products & Services
In the past decade Geothermal heating/cooling systems have become more versatile, maintenance friendly and proven to lower energy costs while at the same time increasing the owner’s property value. There are systems available for new home construction and existing homes that have an existing ducted heating/cooling system. Our prime dealership is with ClimateMaster, Inc. and we have dealerships with other manufacturers.
Certifications
K.C. Larson has all certifications and licenses required in the state of PA.
Keystone Clean Air
www.slideshare.net/tomlackey
Tom Lackey
123 Pembroke Ct
Exton, PA 19341
(610)-363-7649
FAX: (610)-363-7649
tlackey1@comcast.net
Company Overview
Keystone Clean Air is a 14 year old company now specializing in energy conservation. We are manufacturer's rep/recruiter for KVAR Energy Savings, Inc. of Daytona Beach, FL. We slow down the electric company's kWh billing meter by adding capacitance on the customer's side of the meter. Guaranteed savings of at least 6% and payback period averages under two years.
Products and Services
KVAR Energy Controllers, both single and three phase. Customer's needs are analyzed with patented (US Patent #5440442)sizing equipment. There are 100 pre-engineered controllers with varying amounts of capacitance (kVARs) available. Units for residential breaker panels, and units for fractional horsepower motors up to 800hp, 600 volt motors. www.kvarec.com
Certifications
NASA tested 11/22/96, U.S.Green Building Council(LEED) member since 2008, Underwriters Laboratories UL Listed 11/26/2007, Canadian Standards Assoc CSA certified LR78409, Conformite Europeene CE certified, Recycling of Hazardous Substances RoHS compliant 6/27/2007, Cleaner and Greener certified.
Kocher's Water Pumps & Tanks, Inc.
www.jakekocher.com
Jason Kocher
2786 West Beersville Rd.
Bath,PA 18014
(610) 837-8226
FAX: (610) 837-5021
services@jakekocher.com
Company Overview
KWP&T was started in 1989 by owner Jake Kocher. Jake is the 3rd generation in the water well drilling business, in addition ot sales and service of water pumps and tanks. Expanding the business in 2004, Jake became an IGSHPA (International Ground Source) installer.
Products & Services
Installation of residential and commercial water wells. Sales and service of water pumps, tanks, and treatment systems. Design and installation of Geothermal heating and cooling systems. Dealer of Water Furnace and Climate Master.
Certifications
IGSHPA installer since 2004, Authorized Water Furnance dealer, certified in geothermal piping and design, certified fusion technician, member of GeoExchange, and PA licensed water well driller.
Natchers Way Inc.
www.natcherswaygeothermal.com
Edwin Lipnic
393 Municipal Rd.
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 471-1908
FAX: (814) 471-1908
edlnatchersway@aol.com
Company Overview
Distributors of High Efficiency Geothermal Heat Pumps and Equipment.
Products & Services
Distributors of Geofurnace Heat Pumps. Complete system sizing and design services.
Certifications
International Ground Source Heat Pump Association Accredited.
Pierce Heating and Cooling
www.piercehvac.com
Nevin Baltzersen, owner
4131 Lincoln Ave
Coopersburg, PA 18036
(610)-282-1847
(267)-374-7992
nevin@piercehvac.com
Company Overview
I have been in business for myself for 3 years and in the field for 10. I value my work and my customers opinion. I will do anything I can to make my customers happy. I also pride myself on my customer service. I will call you back within 24 hours of the phone call.
Products & Services
heat pumps, geothermal units, radiant floor heat, oil burners I provide different equipment based on your financial needs
Certifications
I took many classes on radiant heat and geothermal. I am continually learning about every unit available to a customer.
TriState Green Energy Solutions
www.tristategreenenergysolutions.com
Jad Sneeringer Energy Consultant
50 East 28th Division Highway
Lititz, PA 17543-9652
1-888-480-1515
1-866-766-9751
jads@tristategreenenergysolutions.com
Company Overview
Over 50 years combined experience
Products & Services
Geo Thermal HVAC Climate Master Equipment Solar Electric (PV)
Certifications
International Ground Source Heat Pump Association
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