[Greenbuilding] Geothermal a/c

[Ron Cascio]

Phil,

We have a geo heat pump in our own house here on Maryland's coast, and as of 
the last few years use them exclusively in our projects. It's now 99 degrees 
with a heat index of 121. I just went up to our attic and it's 80*. The 
house is maintaining a very comfortable level of conditioning, and not 
burning a great deal of KWs.

I'm sold, as are my clients.

Ron


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Schawe" <schawe at aol.com>
To: <greenbuilding at lists.bioenergylists.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 9:10 AM
Subject: [Greenbuilding] Geothermal a/c


> Another question:
>
> I'm designing a waterfront house on the the gulf coast, and considering a 
> geothermal heat pump for a/c.
> Especially attractive with 30% tax credit. And no outside compressors 
> degrading in salt-air.
>
> Anyone have experience with geothermal cooling in a hot/humid climate?
> I see them touted a lot in heating climates. Just curious if I should 
> believe the hype.
>
> And yes, I've talked with suppliers about 'hot loops' and why they happen.
>
> Thanks for any insight!
>
> Phil Schawe
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