Four Benefits of Using Ground-Source Heat Pumps

Reader Contribution by Ruth Barton
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Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) are electrically powered central heating and/ or cooling systems that transfers heat to or from the ground. They use the earth’s relatively constant temperature to provide heating, cooling and hot water for homes and commercial buildings.

GSHP’s have been hugely successful in the USA, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany. Since their introduction to the commercial market over 50 years ago, there have been key developments to greatly improve their efficiency, making them a serious competitor for alternative heating systems. Mother Earth News explores the reasons for their popularity and the benefits of using ground source heat pumps. 

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Heat pumps are a sound investment and their initial installation costs are often superseded by the long-term potential savings they offer homeowners. For example, average savings for homeowners using ground source heat pumps is more than 60 percent.  In monetary terms, an average household that produces 75 percent of their heating from a ground source heat pump can potentially save between an estimated £600 – £700 per year on energy bills.    

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