Geothermal Systems: Should I go with Direct Exchange (DX) or Regular (water)?

Direct exchange (DX) geothermal systems are often an alternative to water (aka regular) geothermal systems as they may provide greater efficiency and a simpler installation.
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South Carolina Geothermal: Three Things to Consider Before Installation

Geothermal heat pumps should be installed only after answering several key questions about the building, budget and availability of space for the system.
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Ground Source Heat Pumps: What to Consider when Retrofitting a Hydronic System

Ground source heat pumps may be a good option in retrofitting an existing home heating system, but there are many things to consider.
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Water Source Heat Pumps: What is a One Pipe Geothermal System?

Sarah looks at one pipe geothermal water source heat pump systems as opposed to the more common two pipe systems.
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Fuel Cell vs. Solar and Geothermal: What is the Best for Residential Energy Savings?

Sarah evaluates three popular energy efficiency options for residential use: Fuel Cells, Solar Photovoltaic and Geothermal Heat Pump Systems.
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Online Geothermal Training: What are my Entry Level Training Options?

Pat asks: I am looking for basic geothermal training classes for people who have no prior building or HVAC experience. This would be entry-level training. Can you tell me what course you have that would fill than need.
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Geothermal Tax Credits: Can I Replace my Heat Pump but Keep the Existing Loop?

John asks: If I replace my 20-year old Florida Heat Pump with a new unpressurized system but keep my old loop, do I qualify for the tax credit?
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Geothermal and Solar Installer Training: What's the Best Way to Start?

Brad asks: In your opinion would a person be able to take some amount of your offered courses, and having no experience other than remodeling several houses including electrical and heating, and be viable for employment or starting a business in geo and PV?
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Geothermal Tax Credit: Why Doesn't My System Qualify?

Monte asks: Unfortunately after my closed loop geothermal system was installed we discovered our system does not qualify for the tax credit. I'm not clear why the system is ineligible.
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Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) System: How do I Retrofit my Older Home?

Paul asks: Are there any websites devoted to ground source heat pump (GSHP)/geothermal systems and retrofitting older homes with these types of issues?
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