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GeoThermal

This gallery shows the process of installing a geothermal heating/cooling/hot water system in a 1957 home in August 2010. As you can see, it is a huge undertaking. We hope to reap the benefits of going green for decades to come as we reduce our carbon footprint. Click on "slideshow" in the upper right corner to see the project in progress.

October 2013 update:

We have been using this system for three years now and we are extremely happy that we had it installed. In September 2012 we went a step further and went online with a 6.37 Kw solar electric array to have the sun help power the geothermal system. The combination of the two systems is a great success. Our combined total electric bill for May, June, July, August, September and October was $150. This is a great way to reduce dirty energy usage and save a ton of money on utility bills. I wonder why more folks don't do it especially in light of the 30% Federal tax credit and the Missouri electric utility rebate?

All photos are copyrighted and linking to this gallery is prohibited without my written permission. If you would like permission contact me at: jstroup01@charter.net
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old outdoor a.c. unit
old outdoor a.c. unit
old outdoor unit-gone no longer used
old outdoor unit-gone no longer used
600 psi air compressor to blast rock dust out of hole
600 psi air compressor to blast rock dust out of hole
setting up drilling rig
setting up drilling rig
drilling
drilling
shoveling ground rock away from drill
shoveling ground rock away from drill
drilling rig
drilling rig
hooking up another 20' section of drill
hooking up another 20' section of drill
view from bedroom window
view from bedroom window
 honey bee hives in jail during drilling
honey bee hives in jail during drilling
honey bees in jail
honey bees in jail
drilling 200 feet deep holes through limestone is easy
drilling 200 feet deep holes through limestone is easy
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