@techreport {327, title = {An Information Survival Kit for the prospective geothermal heat pump owner}, year = {2001}, institution = {Geo-Heat Center, Oregon Institute of Technology}, address = {Klamath Falls, OR}, abstract = {Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), although not a new technology, remain a small (but growing) player in the residential heating/cooling sector. Although somewhat higher in first cost, this technology can, in the right application, quickly repay this cost premium through savings in energy costs. Despite all the positive publicity on GHPs, they are not for everyone. Like any other heating and cooling system, GHPs tend to fit well in certain circumstances and poorly in others. Familiarizing yourself with the factors that effect the feasibility of GHPs will assist you in making an informed decision as to their suitability for your home. It is the intention of this package to provide that information and to address some of the commonly asked questions regarding the technology. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions not covered in this package.}, keywords = {$\#$Geothermal, $\#$GeothermalHomeownerResources, alternative energy, geothermal, green energy, ground source heat pumps, GSHP, heat pump, renewable energy, renewables, standing column}, url = {http://geoheat.oit.edu/ghp/survival.pdf} }