How Building Professionals Can Harness Geothermal Energy for New Climate-Resilient Housing at Scale

Space conditioning accounts for more than 40% of home energy consumption. Geothermal heat pumps are the most efficient way to heat and cool a building, making them the most impactful way to reduce energy use while eliminating fossil fuels from homes. This presentation will cover best practices and major pitfalls to avoid in project planning and execution, addressing the unique characteristics of geothermal projects to reduce system costs and ensure effective performance. It will also review the financial and environmental benefits through a case study, including a historical review of performance data from a live system.