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Updates from the world of geothermal heating & coolingBlog & News
The articles below are an opportunity for us to keep our members and consumers updated about related news and information in the industry, interesting stories, new technology and relevant government guidelines that affect geothermal heating and cooling providers and end-users.
BREAKING NEWS!
The 30% Federal income tax credit for residential Geothermal installations is back and is retroactive for those who missed out last year! If you have a geothermal system installed over the past year contact your accountant for information on how to take advantage of this credit. If you were thinking about geothermal but the up front costs were too high now is your time to invest in the most efficient heating and air conditioning on the market. Reduce your energy bills by half and your carbon footprint! Find a professional designer near your on our find a pro page!
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CT Geo Blog (Geo basics for real estate agents #1)
Let’s get right down to it. We know agents want to know more about these systems but it can be intimidating looking at a geothermal system but we promise you it’s not going to be difficult. Essentially Geothermal heat pumps are like a central air conditioning unit...
CT GEO Blog Introduction
Welcome to the Connecticut Geothermal Association Blog. CT Geo is a trade association, made up of geothermal heat pump installers, geoexchange well drillers and loop installers, engineers, system designers, equipment manufacturers, and equipment suppliers. The mission...
CT Geothermal 2017 High School Scholarship Program
The Connecticut Geothermal Association is awarding two $500.00 scholarships to seniors and juniors enrolled in a Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning curriculum at a Connecticut Trade school. Application deadline is May 10. Winners will be notified in June, and...
Live Geothermal Monitoring Website
Geothermal systems use technology known as ground source heat pumps to make the transfer of hot and cool air more efficient. Because the system works with the relatively constant temperature of the earth, instead of the variable temperatures above ground, geothermal...
CT Geothermal partners with Habitat for Humanity in Canaan, CT
The Connecticut Geothermal Association donated an entire geothermal heating and air conditioning system for a Habitat for Humanity home in Canaan, CT. This home was completely remodeled by the Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut. Work in Progress...
WNPR Interview: Geothermal heating and cooling use expanding across Connecticut
Radio WNPR recently interviewed President Guy Wanegar, and visited a site where a geothermal heat pump system was being installed, to prepare an article on geothermal heat pumps. Although the reporter did not clearly understand how geothermal systems work, his report...
We are Proud Sponsors of WNPR Environmental Reports
For more information click the WNPR logo above.
CT Geothermal 2017 High School Scholarship Program
The Connecticut Geothermal Association is awarding two $500.00 scholarships to seniors and juniors enrolled in a Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning curriculum at a Connecticut Trade school. Application deadline is May 10. Winners will be notified in June, and...
CT Geothermal partners with Habitat for Humanity in Canaan, CT
The Connecticut Geothermal Association donated an entire geothermal heating and air conditioning system for a Habitat for Humanity home in Canaan, CT. This home was completely remodeled by the Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut. Work in Progress...
WNPR Interview: Geothermal heating and cooling use expanding across Connecticut
Radio WNPR recently interviewed President Guy Wanegar, and visited a site where a geothermal heat pump system was being installed, to prepare an article on geothermal heat pumps. Although the reporter did not clearly understand how geothermal systems work, his report...