World's greenest skyscraperCNNFor one, the building was meant to have a geothermal system, but the site didn't generate enough warm ground water for it to work.
Willoughby Hills: All-electric homeowner goes geothermalWKYC-TVFred Dugach did the math and his homework and decided that heating and cooling his home with a geothermal system made the most sense in the long run.
Esopus Town Hall goes solarKingston Daily FreemanThe building's heat and hot water needs are provided through a geothermal system. In this small town of Esopus you have one of the most state-of-the-art
Home improvements that won't tax youDenver PostSo what is alternative energy equipment? It includes qualified solar electric property, qualified solar water heating property, qualified fuel-cell property
Solar power vs. geothermal: Which works better?Christian Science MonitorIn my most recent post, I noted what could have been my biggest wrong-footed move to date: choosing an expensive geothermal heating system when I could have
Solar system stores summer heat for winter useOtago Daily TimesA prototype of a solar heating system designed to store summer heat for winter use is being built into a new house in a subdivision at Ravensbourne,
Woodburning stoves heat the house - and cut fuel billsTimes OnlineIf you're buying oil, coal or LPG, you should be looking at wood, woodchips or pellets as an alternative fuel. Though few of us have the time,
Cheese maker comes of age with energy-smart dairyGlobe and MailA geothermal system, consisting of 1600 metres of coil 1.8 metres beneath the dairy, heats and cools the main building and the caves.
State program saves money paying for geothermal heating, coolingReading EagleA typical geothermal system costs $13000 to $20000, depending on the size of the home, said John Michael, vice president of Haller Enterprises,
Couple design their own green giantVictoria Times ColonistServiceFebruary 13, 2010 2:13 AM A geothermal system heats and cools the Cumberland, Ont., home of Goutam Shaw and Geeta
Burning fuels no longer viable, says MitsubishiH&V News... the burning of fuels to heat commercial buildings is no longer sustainable and we are convinced that heat pumps will be the mass market alternative.
Solar house inspires couple to conserveSturgis JournalThe winter is the least efficient time of the solar heating year. Cloudy days do not produce as much solar electricity. When snow covers the solar panels
Reconsidering solar powerChristian Science MonitorI knew nothing about geothermal energy and a little bit about solar, including the fact that it needs sunshine to work and that New England is cloudy.
Save Money and Stay Warm this WinterEarthtimes (press release)Sunlight warms rooms naturally with passive solar heating. As the sun goes down, close blinds to retain the heat for as long as possible.
Heat pumps are growing in importance as energy efficient building Plumbing ParkAlmost half of the UK's CO2 emissions are generated heating buildings, ... drivers for growth for alternative heating technologies such as solar thermal,
UL offers safety advice on heating systemsElectronics Talk (press release)According to UL, alternative heating sources such as space heaters, fireplaces and wood stoves can present hazards if not used correctly.
Heritage Park home sets a standardSteamboat PilotBy Tom Ross Sunday, February 7, 2010 The Heritage Park home was designed to take full advantage of the potential for passive solar heating.
Deep shade of greenOttawa CitizenThat little problem should be resolved when he tacks on a supplementary solar heating system in the near future. Shaw calculates that it will cost $1900 a
Daikin Solar thermal collectors have been awarded Solar Keymark and can EcoFriend News (blog)During solar heating, the heat pump is disabled as the solar energy gets priority, ensuring maximum efficiency. However, whenever extra energy is needed,
The 500 Series Solid Fuel Central Heating Boilers from WamslerAZoCleantechThe 500 series central heating boiler, available from the company, is a greener alternative to gas and oil. This solid fuel central heating boiler is
Solar Energy Systems: Incentives Are Better Than EveristockAnalyst.com (press release)A dollar-amount cap was removed from the credit for residential solar water heating systems, and the availability of the credit for all systems was extended
Mining Heat: Geothermal ScienceThomasNet Industrial News RoomAnother significant advance involves the engineered geothermal system (EGS), which, unlike conventional geothermal technology that taps into natural hot
St. Croix Corn + Pellet Stoves Offers Auburn Corn StovesAZoCleantechSt. Croix Corn & Pellet Stoves manufactures different kinds of corn stoves including the Auburn. This biomass stove features advanced corn stove technology.
Vancouver 2010: The greenest Olympics?Mother Nature NetworkIn-slab hydronic heating systems have been installed in the building's floors. This system relies on high-efficiency boilers to heat water, which is then
Sitting In: Keep warm, keep safe this winterGeorgetown RecordFor the most part, these alternative heating devices can be safe. However, there are simple steps you can take to safeguard you and your family this winter.
