Blog Category: GeoThermal Energy

Experience next level pool comfort with GeoThermal technology.

If you’re a pool owner, you know the struggle of wanting to take a refreshing dip on a scorching summer day only to find your pool’s water temperature nearly as warm as a bathtub. But what if we told you there’s a way to enjoy your pool at a pleasant 85 to 88 degrees, even in the hottest weather? Welcome to the world of GeoThermal pool heating and cooling.

GeoThermal technology offers a unique solution to both heating and cooling your pool. Imagine diving into water that’s just the right temperature, providing the perfect escape from the heat. But how does it work?

GeoThermal pool systems are designed to handle both heating and cooling with efficiency. Inside the system, there are two separate coils: one for your pool water and another for well water. An air conditioning cycle acts as the bridge between these two coils. During hot weather, this system works to transfer heat from the pool water to the well water, effectively cooling down your pool.

“Welcome to the world of GeoThermal pool heating and cooling.”

We visited Port Charlotte’s Centennial Park Pool, a massive 670,000-gallon oasis. Currently, this pool is being cooled down to a refreshing 82 degrees despite outside temperatures soaring up to 95 degrees. The GeoThermal heaters in action showcase the incredible feat of transferring such a substantial amount of heat from the pool to the well water. To put it into perspective, cooling the pool by just five degrees would require a staggering 150,000 pounds of ice – equivalent to a fully frozen 17,000-gallon swimming pool!

GeoThermal systems are not just for cooling; they can efficiently heat your pool in the winter too. The technology’s dual-functionality ensures you can enjoy comfortable temperatures all year long, whether you’re swimming laps in December or taking a refreshing plunge in July.

GeoThermal technology is transforming the way we experience our pools. The ability to both heat and cool your pool efficiently makes it a smart choice for any pool owner looking to maximize their swimming season and enjoy the water at its best. Say goodbye to the discomfort of a lukewarm pool and hello to a perfectly refreshing oasis.

If you need more details on how a geothermal system works or anything else related to this topic, call or email us. We’re happy to help.

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An update on the current and future tax credits in the GeoThermal industry.

On August 16 of this year, the president of the United States signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. That means a change in the tax credits available to both the residential and commercial markets.

I’m pleased to announce that tax credits for GeoThermal heat pumps went from 26% to 30% this year. Also, they’ll go through 2032 without change in the residential sector. Moreover, the tax credit will drop to 26% in 2023 and then to 22% in 2024 on the commercial side. This is all good news for the GeoThermal industry—it truly helps offset the cost of the equipment itself. On the commercial side, tax credits went from 10% to 30% in 2022, so I suggest speaking with your CPA about this.

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Are you considering switching from propane to GeoThermal pool heating? This article from the Six Lakes Country Club is a must-read.

Skyrocketing propane costs caused Six Lakes Country Club in North Fort Myers, who uses propane pool heaters, to consider other heating methods. Since meeting Board Treasurer Tom Goldsmith at an HOA tradeshow, we’ve been working with the Six Lakes Board of Directors on a plan to exchange their propane pool heaters for a GeoThermal pool heating system. The board carefully weighed the costs of propane vs. GeoThermal. They concluded that the GeoThermal system will pay for itself in three years or less and continue to provide energy savings in the future.

Mr. Goldsmith wrote the following article, The GeoThermal Solution, to inform the Six Lakes HOA members of the reasons behind the board’s decision to go GeoThermal. The article provides a brief but excellent overview of GeoThermal technology, as well as an authentic cost comparison of GeoThermal and propane pool heaters. In presenting the benefits of GeoThermal, we couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

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CES-Suggested Hurricane Preparation

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The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has begun. As we have done in past seasons, we want to share some resources that will help you prepare your pool and spa equipment for a storm.

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We installed GeoThermal heating systems for a 1,700-square-foot home and an 8,000-square-foot pool, and we want to show you the layout of this installation.

The first question we have to answer any time we install a geothermal heating system is how we use the earth to heat the water, and there are three main options to do so:

• 1. Closed loop in the ground
• 2. Closed loop in the water
• 3. Wells
  

For this job, we went with the third option. At the beginning of the video, you can see me standing outside the home by the supply well where we have a pump submerged in the ground that’s regulated by internal controls.

As we move into the garage, we find the controls for the water we’re bringing into the home from the well. There are several items to take note of here. The first is the variable frequency drive, which controls the speed of the well pump and ensures there’s no unnecessary energy consumption and the home gets the gallons it needs for the air conditioner, heating of the pool, or both.

Next to that is the intermediate plate heat exchanger—a stainless-steel device that separates the well water from the air conditioning system. Underground water is very unstable, and geothermal heating not only saves energy, but it also protects the unit from underground water.

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VillageWalk has saved a lot of money by switching to GeoThermal.

We’re here this morning at VillageWalk to discuss the difference between GeoThermal heating and gas heating, which they used to have here. In 2008, VillageWalk asked us for an estimate to convert their pool heating system from gas to GeoThermal. GeoThermal pool heating works by simply transferring heat from the nearby lake water to the pool water through the air conditioning cycle. The two waters never mix, and it’s one of the most efficient ways to heat the pool.

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Our goal is to have a symbiotic relationship with our clients. Rick Harding, the Director of Maintenance for the Regal Oaks and Encantada Resort in Kissimmee, has entrusted us with installing a GeoThermal system in a third resort pool. We appreciate being able to work on these projects with him. Here’s what Rick had to say:

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Today we’re here at Countryside Verandas to do a post-installation walk-through of the GeoThermal units that were installed. Follow along in the video above to gain an understanding of how these units work to regulate your pool temperatures year-round.

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Today we’re at Heritage Pines again with Herb Hurly, the general manager, and Patrick Morse, the energy consultant who put together the proposal and quote for their project. To see the first two videos on Heritage Pines and their installation, watch part one here and part two here. They’ll save $33,000 per year with their new system (compared to using gas), with a 3.9-year return on investment. Those numbers are from the old gas prices; in January, natural gas was $2.05 per metric million, and now it’s $4.90 per metric million, meaning they’re saving even more.

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