GeoExchange is the most energy-efficient, earth-friendly way to heat and cool your home. The technology relies on the year-round temperature of the earth to heat and cool homes. The systems look much like a traditional furnace except for a water-filled loop pipe that is buried in your yard, horizontally or vertically.

Key Benefits

• Most energy efficient and environmentally friendly system available, according to the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental

• Protection Agency
• Most comfortable heating/cooling system available with low noise, no drafts, and even temperatures
• Healthiest heating/cooling system available because constant air movement allows for thorough filtration

Energy Savings

•  Most cost-effective heating/cooling system available, with:

o    Lowest operating cost

o    Lowest life cycle cost (less maintenance, fewer replacements, etc.)

• Up to 70% less expensive to operate than propane furnace
• Up to 50% less expensive to operate than natural gas furnace
• Energy savings potential varies depending on 

o    Home size, design and construction quality

o    Existing/alternative heating and cooling system  

Environmental Benefits

• For every unit of energy into a GeoExchange system, 3 additional  free units of energy are transferred from the ground. 
• Even when electricity is generated by coal, the total pollution from burning coal per unit of heat in the home is less than from a conventional furnace.

System Investment

• DMEA's Loop Tariff eliminates about half the total upfront cost
• 30% uncapped federal tax credit
• Co-op cash rebates up to $1,050
• Save $1,000 - $4,000 every year vs. propane, electricity, or natural gas

.     Out-of-pocket installation cost as low as $5,350

      Heat and cool your home with geo - No more swamp cooler!

Ideal Candidates

• New or existing home over 1,500 square feet with an acre of land
• Existing homes with crawl space and accessible attic
• Current energy bills of over $800 per year 

NEW - DMEA Loop Tariff Information   - Have DMEA install your Geo loop and pay only a small monthly charge! 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)-- follow this link to get up-to-date information from IGSHPA.

Here’s where to learn more about how geothermal heat pump technology works:

http://www.GeoExchange.org    

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association,  IGSHPA, (800) 626-4747

http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu

ENERGY STAR®, 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937)

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=geo_heat.pr_geo_heat_pumps 

U.S. Department of Energy Office of Geothermal Technologies, (202) 586-5340

http://www.eere.energy.gov/

Geo-Heat Center, Oregon Institute of Technology, (503) 885-1750

http://geoheat.oit.edu/