
For efficient, cost effective heating and cooling, many businesses are turning to ground source heat pumps instead of traditional commercial furnaces and air conditioners. Their versatility makes a ground source heat pump a great option for nearly all types commercial properties, and they can be used in new construction or retrofit for existing structures.
Commercial benefits of ground source heat pumps:
- Dual heating and cooling capabilities- cool certain areas while heating others
- Zoning compatibility provides increased control over energy consumptions and the comfort of those inside
- 50-year warranties on ground loop piping
- Quiet operation, eliminating disruptions
- Eliminate copper theft risks of outdoor air conditioning units
- Lower maintenance needs and cost
- Requires less indoor space to house mechanical equipment
Ground source heat pumps offer commercial savings:
- Longer equipment life means less replacement cost versus traditional commercial heating and cooling systems
- Little maintenance needs, reducing facility maintenance expenses
- Energy savings of up to 50% annually
- Save on water heating by using waste heat from the ground source heat pump’s air conditioning cycle
- Installing a ground source heat pump may qualify your company for rebates from your utility providers, as well as federal tax credits for building owners
- Lower your facility’s emissions level by using clean, geothermal energy instead of burning fossil fuels
- Reduce pollution with no external venting in the system’s design
- Eliminate the need for gas or other utilities used in heating and cooling- ground source heat pump systems are total electric