Imagine a heating and cooling system that is environmentally friendly, not dependent on the sun or wind, and can easily heat and cool your entire home. While it may sound like something out of science fiction, geothermal heating and cooling has been around for quite some time. And now, it’s making a comeback.
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Why Air Conditioners Could Cause Some Real Problems in the Future
As the summer continues to bring us hot, humid days, most people are thanking the heavens for the cool relief of air conditioning. However, as the earth continues to get warmer, we may start see some repercussions from our air conditioning use. Here, our geothermal installation experts share an article from Earther that sheds some light on the future.
Read on6 Common Geothermal Energy System Myths
If you’re considering a geothermal energy system, you should know all of the facts before you decide to install one. At our Glen Mills heating and cooling company, we think geothermal energy is a great investment. Here are some of the most common myths about the underground technology.
Read onFour Countries with Geothermal Potential
In an article by Energy Digital, Dan Brightmore discusses four major countries with volcanic zones that could play a major part in geothermal energy in the future. Our geothermal heating and cooling experts thought as pretty interesting and wanted to share.
Read onChina Is Working to Go Green…
Some people don’t realize that the heat stored in the Earth can actually be harvested and used as a source of power. Doing so can not only cut down on the use of fossil fuels, but it can also cut down on the amount of emissions being produced.
Read onHome Energy Installations: Geothermal vs. Solar
The majority of homeowners use electricity, natural gas, or oil to power their homes. However, over the last decade or so, some have turned to alternative sources of energy such as solar or geothermal. Here, our geothermal installation experts explain the differences between the two.
Read onWind and Solar on the Rise
At Timothy Off, we love keeping up with the latest news in renewable energies (after all, our geothermal HVAC installations have been gaining popularity). We recently came across an article from EcoWatch that discusses the rise of wind and solar power in the U.S. and thought we’d share.
Read onThis Ivy League School Is Planning a Geothermal Installation
At Timothy Off, we’re big fans of using geothermal energy as a source of heating. In fact, we encourage homeowners in the West Chester area to consider a geothermal installation in order to save money and reduce their carbon footprint. After all, that’s what Cornell University is planning on doing. A recent article by Popular Mechanics (originally adapted from the Cornell Chronicle) explains the Ivy League school’s plan to heat its campus.
Read onThe Many Uses of Geothermal Energy
Today, the use of geothermal energy is growing in a wide variety of industries, and is used for many more processes and applications than you may think. Here are some of the most popular.
Read onThe Coolest Hot Springs in the U.S.
What’s neat about hot spots is that they often result in hot springs, which are pools of groundwater that are heated by the Earth. While some are too hot to touch, there are many that are a temperature perfect for bathing or soaking. We put together a list of some of the coolest hot springs around the U.S. that are worth a visit.
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