Other energy efficient heating technologies
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Geothermal Heat Pumps
Use the natural heat storage capacity of the earth or ground water to provide energy efficient heating and cooling
| Asdal Builders: Making Zero Energy History |
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| NAHB Research Center aids builder with first known zero-energy remodel in the United States. |
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| ORNL: Generic Guide Specifications for Geothermal Heat Pump System Installation |
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| These guidelines have been developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) with the intent to assist federal agency sites and engineers in the preparation of construction specifications for GHP projects. |
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| The Millennium House: A Strong, Affordable Home for the 21st Century |
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| Building a strong, affordable house for the new millennium. |
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| Geo-Heat Center, Oregon Institute of Technology |
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| 3201 Campus Dr. |
| Klamath Falls
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| (541) 885-1750 |
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| Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium |
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| 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW |
| Washington
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| (202) 558-7175 |
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| International Ground Source Heat Pump Association. (IGSHPA) |
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| 499 Cordell South |
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| (800) 626-4747 |
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| U.S. Department of Energy |
| Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Center |
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| PO Box 43165 |
| Olympia
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| (877) 337-3463 |
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| TechPractices: Baycliffs, Johnson's Island, Lake Erie, OH |
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| 1997. TechBuilt steel/rigid insulation panelized system with airtight, superinsulated walls, and geothermal heat pump. |
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| TechPractices: Bob Schmitt Homes, OH |
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| Energy Analysis of Geothermal heat pumps, 78% Efficient Gas Furnace, and Air-to-Air Heat Pumps. |
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| TechPractices: Carl Franklin Homes, Kensington Park, Dallas, TX |
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| Highly efficient, durable homes for entry-level workforce buyers in an eastern Dallas neighborhood. |
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| TechPractices: EcoVillage at Ithaca, Ithaca, NY |
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| 1996. A group of families got together to build an environmentally responsible community that would use advanced energy systems while keeping home prices modest |
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| TechPractices: Healing House, BBH Enterprises, Dallas, TX |
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| This house achieves its health and energy goals on a moderate budget by pairing an innovative mechanical and ventilation system with a novel floor plenum design. |
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| TechPractices: Hillside Oaks, Carl Franklin Homes, Dallas, TX |
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| Packaging energy efficient, thrifty to operate, affordable housing. |
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| TechPractices: Island Presentation Partnership, Dewees Island, SC |
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| Combining local climatic responses with new materials while protecting its sensitive ecosystems. |
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| TechPractices: Keith Swilley House, Koehnemann Construction, Panama City, FL |
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| 1997. This single-family Florida house uses a horizontal loop geothermal heat pump system and an array of energy-saving strategies. |
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| TechPractices: Northern Enterprise Homes, Hartford, CT |
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| Precast Foundations, Drainwater Heat Recovery, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
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| TechPractices: RBG Residence, Kingston, NY |
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| Gaining a thorough understanding of ground-source heat pump technology. |
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| TechPractices: Stone Ledge, Leakwood, KS |
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| Maintenance free and energy efficient homes. |
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| TechPractices: Takoma Village |
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| Takoma Village Cohousing Project: PATH provided technical assistance throughout design, development, and construction; researched and selected green building materials and systems; performed energy analyses; and provided logistical support to the design team and owners' group representatives. |
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| TechPractices: The Grove at Patuxent Woods, Patuxent City, MD |
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| 1999. Four houses route their septic to a fifth lot, while two other houses shared a septic field. |
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| ToolBase TechSpecs: Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems |
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