Home Geothermal Checklist

Wondering how to switch to geothermal energy? Check out this home geothermal checklist now to see if it’s a good fit for you.

Checklist

If you think geothermal power is right for you and your home, the following checklist can save you or your contractor valuable time and money.

1. Calculate your home’s heat gain and heat loss by contacting your local energy company, which can provide you with a home energy analysis.
2. Consider changing insulation or, if you’re building a new home, using spray-in cellulose, which performs 30% better than fiberglass. One Ohio customer with a geo-exchange system and cellulose-insulated home reported that after two years in his home the highest electric bill for air conditioning was $64 while heating costs ran from $120 to $140. For an all-electric home with an electric rate of 6.3 cents per kilowatt, this is remarkable!