@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} } @online {329, title = {MassDEP Geothermal Integration Fact Sheet}, publisher = {MassDEP}, abstract = {Owners of facilities with non-potable water wells may have the opportunity to reduce their costs for heating and cooling as well as reducing their carbon footprint by installing a ground source heat pump (GSHP) system to meet their heating and cooling needs. Advancing energy efficiency and conservation are priorities for the Commonwealth and MassDEP is helping our regulated community better understand how our energy use has critical environmental consequences. Facilities with non-potable wells should consider whether adding a GSHP to existing water withdrawal schemes can save heating and cooling costs, while also reducing fossil fuel use and associated green house gas emissions.}, keywords = {$\#$Geothermal, $\#$GeothermalHomeownerResources, geothermal, Ground Source Heat Pump, GSHP, standing column}, url = {http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/reports/geothermal-integration.html} }