Geothermal Utilities LLC Helps Schools And Government Make The Grade
Geothermal Utilities is helping to install geothermal systems in schools and other government facilities throughout the region. The systems have a proven track record of reliability and cost effectiveness, and many school and government officials are among the technology's strongest advocates.
The company installs extended-range water-source heat pump systems to heat and cool buildings. The system consists of a control unit, individual heat pumps for each room in a building, and a series of vertical pipes extending up to 300 feet underground near the facility. Water is stored in the pipes and circulated through the cooler temperatures beneath the earth's surface to control the climate of each room.
How It Works
During the summer months, heat from the air inside a building is transferred into water in the underground pipes, reducing water temperatures to a more comfortable level. The heat dissipates from the water and is absorbed by the rock formations around the pipes. Completing the cycle, the water is re-circulated to the heat pump to continue removing heat from the air of the building. In the winter, water in the pipes absorbs heat from the rock formations, and the pump systems transfer the heat into the air within a building, heating inside rooms to a comfortable temperature.
Getting Results
A geothermal system results in as much as 70% in energy cost savings. The technology has also been recognized as an environmentally friendly source of energy by the Environmental Protection Agency.
"The geothermal systems work like they are supposed to and they save our county government money. In my personal opinion, I think it would be great if all of our schools had the systems."
– Terry Webb, Overton County Schools facility supervisor
"I’ve had sinus problems forever. I actually thought I was going to have to quit my job because I always had problems after being at school for awhile. But after the geothermal system was installed in my classroom, I’ve had zero problems."
– Lisa Parsons, A.H. Roberts Elementary School teacher
The Geothermal Financing Plan
Geothermal Utilities provides customers with financing options that alleviate the up-front installation cost, as well as provide quality control over installation and maintenance of the systems they finance.
Based on cost estimates the company provides prospective customers, a system and its installation can be financed over a period of time up to 10 years through Geothermal Utilities. With the immediate energy cost savings generated by a geothermal system, customers can expect to see a quick return on their investment.
Harris Middle School was a new school project constructed in Bedford County. The heating and cooling design utilized geothermal ground loop water source heat pumps.
Heritage Middle School was a new school project constructed in Catoosa County, GA. The heating and cooling design utilized geothermal ground loop water source heat pumps.
Harris Middle School was an existing school project located in Overton County. The heating and cooling design was retrofitted to geothermal ground loop water source heat pumps from the conventional electric p-tac and gas units.
The Overton County Schools Central Staff Facility was a new project constructed in Overton County. The heating and cooling design utilized geothermal ground loop water source heat pumps.
Fall Branch Elementary School was an existing school project located in Washington County. The heating and cooling system was retrofitted to geothermal ground loop water source heat pumps from the existing boiler and chiller system.
Gallatin High School was an existing school project located in Sumner County. The heating and cooling system was retrofitted to geothermal ground loop water source heat pumps from the existing boiler and chiller system.
Knox Doss Middle School was a new school project constructed in Sumner County. The heating and cooling design utilized goethermal ground loop water source heat pumps.
Clay County High School was a new school project constructed in Clay County. The heating and cooling design utilized geothermal ground loop water source heat pumps.
Station Camp High School was a new school project constructed in Sumner County. The heating and cooling design utilized goethermal ground loop water source heat pumps.
Disney Barracks Complex was an existing facilities project located at Fort Knox Military Base, KY. The heating and cooling system was retrofitted to a geothermal ground loop water source system.