Geothermal Heating and Cooling: Fascinating Facts and Statistics
· According to the EPA, replacing an ordinary HVAC system with geothermal is the environmental equivalent of planting 750 trees
· The U.S. general Accounting Office estimates that if geothermal systems were installed nationwide, they could save several billion dollars annually in energy costs and substantially reduce pollution
· Today there are more than 1,000,000 geothermal installations in the United States.
· Geothermal systems represent a savings to homeowners of 30 to 70% in the heating mode and 20 to 50% in the cooling mode, compared to conventional systems
· Surveys consistently show that more than 95% of all geothermal system owners would recommend it to a friend
· Geothermal heat pumps strengthen U.S. energy security. For every 100,000 homes using geothermal HVAC, the U.S. reduces its foreign oil consumption by 2.15 million barrels a year
· Schools using geothermal systems in the U.S. are saving a combined $25 million dollars a year in energy expenses and are putting those funds into better equipment, books, computers, and more teachers
· Geothermal systems produce no on-site emissions
· Geothermal units are stored indoors, so there are no outdoor units creating heat and noise. They are also protected from the elements.
· Geothermal units have no chemical byproducts, therefore greatly reducing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in your home or gas leaks
· Every 100,000 homes with geothermal heat pump systems reduce foreign oil consumption by 2.15 million barrels annually and reduce electricity consumption by 799 million kilowatt hours annually
· According to the EPA, geothermal systems are the most energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost effective comfort systems available
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For over 20 years, Hoffmann Brothers has proudly installed and serviced Geothermal and other Energy Efficient heating and cooling systems throughout the St. Louis, Missouri Metropolitan Area. Please give us a call today at (314) 631-5892 or send us an email on our Contact Us page.
Our service area includes St. Louis County, Missouri, St. Louis City, Jefferson County, St. Charles County, St. Clair, Illinois, Madison County, Kirkwood, Chesterfield, Des Peres, Wildwood, Ladue, Town and Country, Frontenac, Clayton, Sunset Hills, and Creve Coeur. Hoffmann Brothers is the premier St. Louis, Missouri Geothermal Heating and Cooling Contractor. Read about interesting Geothermal Heat Pump Facts and Statistics!
