Envirotech Geothermal Blog
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News and education around geothermal heating and cooling. Whether you need routine maintenance or a complete comfort system - Envirotech has the training and expertise for you. We are experts in the design and installation of highly efficient, environmentally-friendly residential geothermal systems in any home or shop, including those with very small yards.
Envirotech Geothermal Blog
9M ago
Have you ever considered the ground beneath your feet in the quest for renewable energy sources? Let's dive into geothermal energy, a sustainable power source harnessed through fascinating installations known as geothermal ground loops ..read more
Envirotech Geothermal Blog
11M ago
What exactly is your commitment to living a Net Zero lifestyle? In homes and buildings, If you’re still using a gas furnace, you’re falling short of that Net Zero goal, at least in spirit. Are you doing everything you can to reduce your carbon footprint? If you’re still using a traditional heating and cooling system you’re still burning fossil fuels. Even if some or all of your power is from renewable sources, you’re still contributing more to climate change. It is something you can address ..read more
Envirotech Geothermal Blog
1y ago
Often the reason a homeowner does not make a home sustainable is the cost. There is a widely held belief that a sustainable home that uses renewable energy systems, sustainable building products, and energy efficient designs costs significantly more to build and operate than a home built with conventional materials and systems. Whether or not that is true (and it is debatable) the operational costs for a conventional home are skyrocketing and renewable and sustainable systems, such as heating and cooling based on a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) could not only be the way to reduce a hom ..read more
Envirotech Geothermal Blog
1y ago
Homeowners looking to build or purchase new homes take everything into account. Initial costs, time to completion, systems maintenance, and monthly operating costs are just a few. More and more, homeowners want to know how green their new home can be. As one of the most significant ways to reduce a home’s carbon footprint, geothermal HVAC systems are on top of many homeowner lists.   ..read more
Envirotech Geothermal Blog
1y ago
A building contractor makes many decisions regarding a home or building before a single shovel of dirt is moved. They determine location, style, and cost among other things. Decisions are made based on what customers want, what the location demands, and what makes financial sense. These decisions will impact the opportunities for sale or resale, including how it looks, how well it operates, and how much it costs to run and maintain ..read more
Envirotech Geothermal Blog
1y ago
As of January 2023, More communities will provide access to financing for renewable energy upgrades under Canada’s Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP). This program is a low-interest financing program that allows homeowners (and in some cases area businesses) to pay for the installation of energy-efficient materials, equipment, or the installation of renewable energy systems such as a geothermal heat pump. Not every community in Alberta has signed up for the CEIP yet, and not every communities’ involvement looks the same. Regardless, this can be a way for homeowners to move away from foss ..read more
Envirotech Geothermal Blog
1y ago
With the continued discussion about climate change, and the increased interest in renewable energy worldwide, there is a strong interest in geothermal energy. Geothermal energy, in general, uses temperatures underground to create carbon-free electricity, heating, and cooling. Like solar power which works best in areas where there are significant sunny days, geothermal works best under certain underground circumstances.   ..read more
Envirotech Geothermal Blog
1y ago
A geothermal heating and cooling system can require less maintenance than systems based on burning fossil fuels. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t yearly or regular maintenance opportunities. Your geothermal system will run even better and last longer with regular maintenance. There are some maintenance tasks that a home or business owner can and should complete, and there are other maintenance tasks that should be done by a professional technician. Here’s a look at how those tasks are distributed ..read more
Envirotech Geothermal Blog
1y ago
In areas where population density is low, homeowners and businesses tend to have more land. People are spread out. Towns and communities can still be considered “rural” when they are small, and farther away from urban centers. Still, homes and businesses take advantage of the low density with larger lots and more acreage. That’s what makes rural Alberta perfect for highly efficient,ecologically sound Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs ..read more
Envirotech Geothermal Blog
1y ago
Canadians are concerned about the environment, and for that reason look for and choose greener solutions for many aspects of life including travel, power generation and heating and cooling for homes and businesses.  ..read more