Geothermal is one of the most efficient residential heating and cooling systems available today. Geothermal heating and cooling systems use the ambient temperature of the Earth to heat or cool fluid in pipes that are installed below the Earth’s surface. A Geothermal system can be installed in any residential structure. It can be installed vertically on smaller properties, or horizontal on bigger lots. A system can be added to an existing structure, or planned for in new construction.
Tax credits are available for geothermal systems through renewable energy and home energy efficiency credits. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed by Barack Obama in February 2009. A geothermal system is a great investment for homeowners that want a system that will give them a high level of comfort and save on energy bills.