Geo Thermal
If you are in a position when you are needing to update or install a new heating system, you have the opportunity to use an environmentally friendly product such as solar power or geo thermal heat.
There are several factors to consider when looking at the two potentially new heating systems.
Solar Power – Pros
Solar energy has a smaller carbon impact than conventional heating sources. Once the panels are made they are no longer in the carbon imprint index.
Solar energy is silent. There are no moving parts, so consequently no noise pollution to deal with.
You can produce solar energy anywhere. There is no need to be ‘on the grid’. So, remote locations are not affected.
Solar energy can produce enough energy to operate any size of application. There is no limit to the number of panels you require for your personal applications.
Solar panels can be installed on top of existing roof tops. There is no need for major changes to the dwelling or surrounding land.
Once installed there are no more costs associated with solar energy.
Solar energy will operate the entire dwelling, not just the heat.
Solar panels require very limited maintenance. Usually only keeping panels clear of excessive dust and debris.
Solar Power – Cons
Weather can affect the operation of the solar panels. Although technology is changing, overcast days can affect power output.
Solar energy only produces during daylight hours. Thus you need to add batteries and a converter to maintain consistent power, have the addition of wind power or stay ‘on the grid’ during the evening.
Solar power has been known to be affected by pollution levels. This becomes a problem if you live in a city.
Initial cost of solar panels can be high. The average price for a panel is $1000, and you may require more than one depending on your household needs.
Geo thermal Heat – Pros
Geo-thermal heat not only heats the home but also cools and can be designed to heat your water.
Geo thermal has lower operating costs than conventional heat. It uses 25% to 40% less electricity.
Geo-thermal heat is more efficient than conventional heating systems. The benefit is your furnace will not need to operate as often.
Life span of the geo thermal system is 25 years for inside components and 40 years for outside components.
The geo thermal heating system is much quieter than conventional furnaces.
Geo Thermal Heat – Cons
The cost of a geo thermal system is high. Around $30,000 for an 1800 square foot home.
You are limited on where you can have geo thermal heat. If there is the room to run the system outdoors, and you will still need electricity to operate the system, so it is not available ‘off the grid’.
Conclusion
Both solar and geo thermal heat offer environmentally friendly options and their pros far out way their cons. If you look at both systems though, solar offers distinct advantages. With solar power you will no longer need any electricity from an outside source, so you can install it in any geographical location. Also, solar power is not land size sensitive. You can install solar anywhere, no matter how much land you have available. It is also easier to add solar energy to an existing home, so a conversion is not as destructive.
When making the choice to go green with your heating system, you have viable options in both solar and geo thermal energy. Take your project into account and the least expensive option will present itself.
C.M. Babcock has run a successful real estate business for five years and online business where he enjoys helping others succeed by finding and implementing Extra Money Ideas and teaching them to have a Green Organic Earth.
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