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Geothermal Heat Pump Industry Battles Tax Reform

To balance substantial tax cuts, the draft bill eliminates or shortens scores of tax breaks, including those currently in place for geothermal heat pumps.

March 6, 2014

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The geothermal heat pump industry has been buzzing about tax reform since the House Ways and Means Committee released a proposal by Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) on Feb. 26.

Geothermal Heat Pumps Offer Solution During Winter Crises

For those dealing with the cold and shortages of high-priced fuels under the brunt of the Polar Vortex, there is an alternative—geothermal heat pumps.

Ted Clutter

February 17, 2014

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There’s nothing like a crisis to increase awareness, especially when that crisis is COLD.

The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association holds regular training workshops for drillers, installers, loop designers and others.

IGSHPA Takes Geothermal Drilling Contractors to School

Classes Give Contractors Accreditation for Vertical Loop Installation

Jeremy Verdusco

February 1, 2014

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The Driller attended last fall’s International Ground Source Heat Pump Association Technical Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. We did an extensive interview with the keynote speaker, Eric Corey Freed, leading up to the show, but it took us a while to nail down an interview about the group’s Accredited Driller’s Workshop.

Geothermal boreholes, like water wells, are drilled into the ground. But thatâs where the similarities stop, according to GEO President and CEO Douglas A. Dougherty.

Geothermal, Water Well Drilling Demand Different Regulations

Douglas Dougherty

January 1, 2014

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The geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry prides itself on offering an efficient, environmentally friendly technology for satisfying the thermal loads of buildings. To do so, a GHP system relies on circulating water through pipes placed underground (either vertically or horizontally) to tap the natural heat retained by the earth.

First NSF/ANSI 358-1 Geothermal Piping Certification Awarded

Jeremy Verdusco

August 20, 2013

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Centennial Plastics becomes the first manufacturer to earn certification under the new standard for water-based ground source heat pump systems.

Geothermal could build reputations with incentives and accountability

Guest Column: Geothermal Incentives Demand Accountability

July 30, 2013

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While well intentioned, geothermal heat pump (GHP) incentives—including rebates, electricity cost reductions, tax incentives and grants from utilities and governments—can be detrimental to acceptance of the technology if steps aren’t taken to ensure successful installations.

Contractor to Obama: Yes, We Can ‘Drill Our Way Out’

Matthew Winfield

July 15, 2013

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Mr. President, thank you for re-affirming your commitment to a cleaner environment and healthy future for our children through action on climate change. While I share your goals and respect your intentions, I do not envy the challenges you face in such a complicated issue.

GEO Legislation Sent to Illinois Governor

July 1, 2013

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Geothermal heat pump (GHP) installations in Illinois got a boost recently by the state’s General Assembly, which just passed language sponsored by the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO).

GEO Seeks Federal Tax Credit Extension for Geothermal

June 7, 2013

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The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) has formally urged Congress to extend federal tax credits for residential and commercial geothermal heat pump (GHP) installations.