Geothermal energy (literally heat from the earth) has become the "green" energy alternative of choice because it is natural, clean, renewable, reliable, efficient and inexpensive to operate.

Geothermal heating & cooling is the most economical, clean, non-polluting, proven heating & cooling technology available today. It will save you up to 80% of the cost of heating and cooling compared to a conventional system.  For every unit of energy used to operate the system, 3 to 4 units of energy are produced. Geothermal heating & cooling uses a renewable energy resource available from your own property. Geothermal heating is flame-less, therefore producing no health & safety concerns as associated with fossil fuels.

Geothermal heat pumps offer unmatched benefits over traditional heating and cooling systems, including:

• Lower operating costs: A geothermal system can cut utility MN bills by 50 to 80%  compared to conventional heating & cooling systems.
• Environmental impact: Ground-source heat is naturally renewable and non-polluting.
• Lower maintenance costs: All equipment is protected indoors or underground.
• Life span: A geothermal system can have a life expectancy of up to 30 years; ground loops   are often warranted for up to 50 years.
• Single system: Geothermal equipment provides both heating and cooling in one system.

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