TY - RPRT T1 - A Guide to On-Line Geological Information and Publications for Use in GSHP Site Characterization Y1 - 2000 A1 - Kevin Rafferty KW - #Geothermal KW - #GeothermalHomeownerResources KW - geothermal KW - ground source heat pumps KW - GSHP AB - One of the first steps in the consideration of a GSHP system is a characterization of the site in terms of geology and groundwater availability. Information concerning aquifer (or aquifers) available at the site, their ability to produce water, depth to water, geology, depth to bedrock and the nature of the soil and rock (hydraulic and thermal properties) are key issues. This information guides the designer in the selection of the type of GSHP system to be used and in the design of the system. The ground source industry has not taken full advantage of available geological information resources in the past. This document is an effort to introduce GSHP designers to some of these information sources and the nature of the data that is available. A special emphasis has been placed on Internet based resources operated by government agencies--primarily the USGS and state geological surveys. The following section provides some background information on the maps and other information sources in general. This is followed by summaries of information available for the most active GSHP states. PB - Geo-Heat Center, Oregon Institute of Geology CY - Klamath Falls, Oregon UR - http://geoheat.oit.edu/otl/guidegshp.pdf ER - TY - RPRT T1 - An Information Survival Kit for the prospective geothermal heat pump owner Y1 - 2001 KW - #Geothermal KW - #GeothermalHomeownerResources KW - alternative energy KW - geothermal KW - green energy KW - ground source heat pumps KW - GSHP KW - heat pump KW - renewable energy KW - renewables KW - standing column AB - 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. PB - Geo-Heat Center, Oregon Institute of Technology CY - Klamath Falls, OR UR - http://geoheat.oit.edu/ghp/survival.pdf ER - TY - Generic T1 - Boston Subsurface Project at Tufts University Y1 - 0 KW - #MapsDataPublications KW - #Subsurface KW - aquifer KW - Big Dig KW - boreholes KW - boring logs KW - Boston KW - boston blue clay KW - central artery project KW - glacial KW - ground source heat pumps KW - groundwater KW - GSHP KW - subsurface KW - surficial KW - water resources KW - well KW - well completion reports KW - wells AB -

A web-searchable database / visualization tool for all of the borings associated with the central artery project / "Big Dig" in Boston.

PB - Tufts University UR - http://bostonsoil.atech.tufts.edu/ ER - TY - Generic T1 - Geothermal Heat Pump Information Y1 - 0 KW - #Geothermal KW - #GeothermalHomeownerResources KW - alternative energy KW - EGS KW - ehanced geothermal systems KW - geothermal KW - green energy KW - GSHP KW - hot dry rock KW - renewables AB - All things geothermal. From the U.S. Department of Energy. PB - U.S. Department of Energy UR - http://energy.gov/eere/geothermal/geothermal-energy-us-department-energy ER - TY - Generic T1 - Geothermal Heating and Cooling Technologies Y1 - 0 KW - #Geothermal KW - #GeothermalHomeownerResources KW - geothermal KW - Ground Source Heat Pump KW - GSHP AB - US-EPA primer for the homeowner on geothermal technologies with links to more resources. UR - http://www2.epa.gov/rhc/geothermal-heating-and-cooling-technologies#Ground ER - TY - Generic T1 - MassDEP Geothermal Integration Fact Sheet Y1 - 0 KW - #Geothermal KW - #GeothermalHomeownerResources KW - geothermal KW - Ground Source Heat Pump KW - GSHP KW - standing column AB - 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. PB - MassDEP UR - http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/reports/geothermal-integration.html ER - TY - Generic T1 - New England Geothermal Professional Association Y1 - 0 KW - #Geothermal KW - #GeothermalHomeownerResources KW - ECS KW - geothermal KW - Ground Source Heat Pump KW - GSHP AB - NEGPA is a regional non-profit association advocating for the development of Geothermal Systems as a dependable, cost-effective, renewable resource for New England. Their website contains a host of resources for homeowners and professionals. UR - http://www.negpa.org/ ER - TY - Generic T1 - Outside the Loop Y1 - 0 KW - #Geothermal KW - #GeothermalHomeownerResources KW - geothermal KW - Ground Source Heat Pump KW - GSHP AB - A Newsletter for Geothermal Heat Pump Designers and Installers by the GeoHeat center at the Oregon Institute of technology PB - Geo-Heat Center, Oregon Institute of Technology UR - http://geoheat.oit.edu/otl/index.htm ER - TY - Generic T1 - SearchWell - MassDEP Well Driller Program Y1 - 0 KW - #Geothermal KW - #Hydro KW - #MapsDataPublications KW - #Subsurface KW - #Water KW - #WaterResources KW - aquifer KW - boreholes KW - boring logs KW - glacial KW - ground source heat pumps KW - groundwater KW - GSHP KW - search well KW - searchwell KW - subsurface KW - subsurface data KW - water resources KW - water wells KW - well completion reports KW - wells AB -

Searchable online database of well completion reports in Massachusetts. Maintained by MassDEP

PB - MassDEP UR - https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/searchwell/ ER -