Geothermal Energy Ontario

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.

Geothermal energy ontario.

A buyer s guide and heating and cooling with a heat pump. When properly installed the energy generated by these systems offers reliable heating and cooling throughout the year. The ultimate in renewable energy in your home. Canadian geothermal energy association cangea cascadia chapter u s.

Geothermal energy systems result in a 40 to 80 operating cost reduction when compared to alternate heating and cooling systems. 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. And here s the best part. 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.

Geothermal energy is the natural energy of the earth. Csa c448 design and installation of earth energy systems. Some of the more popular variations include geo thermal geoexchange ground water ground water assisted ground water source water to water and even water furnace. Canada green building council.

Some see geothermal as the future of home heating in ontario. How geothermal energy works. Chicken or egg problem. The ontario ministry of energy and infrastructure offer a good overview of geothermal systems.

Earth energy society of canada. For more detailed information check natural resources canada s residential earth energy systems. 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.

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. It starts paying off from day 1. Air conditioning refrigeration institute. The cost to install a geothermal heating system can differ widely.

Geothermal energy has been used to heat and air condition buildings for several decades and during that time these geothermal systems have been called many different names.