Geothermal technology is the ideal choice for heating and cooling in virtually every type of commercial building-large or small. The extraordinary efficiencies of this technology make it the most cost-effective method for heating and cooling, reducing monthly energy bills by up to 60% over ordinary systems. It's also an excellent long-term investment for any business.

Unlike traditional furnaces that burn fuels for heat and require separate air conditioning or chiller systems, geothermal heat pumps, also known as ground source heat pumps, simply "move" heat from one place to another instead of "creating" it to provide both heating and cooling. This is accomplished by tapping into the moderate temperatures found just a few feet below the earth's surface and using this relatively constant, renewable energy source for heating, cooling and hot water.

A water-based solution is circulated through a loop system of underground pipes. During heating, the solution absorbs the heat from the earth and transports it to the geothermal units in the building where it is compressed to a high temperature and distributed throughout the building. During cooling, the process is reversed, extracting the heat from the inside the building and replacing it with cool, dehumidified air.

Since only a small amount of electricity is required to power the pump, compressor and fan, geothermal systems deliver up to four times more energy than they consume. In addition to lower operating costs and higher efficiency, geothermal systems are also safe, clean and maintenance free. And because they don't burn any fossil fuels, there are no flames, fumes or harmful gas emissions or pollution to our environment.