Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “eNews”
November 27, 2012
The future of the geothermal industry is in great hands thanks to a strategic partnership between Centennial College and GeoSmart Energy. The alliance between education and industry has given students in the Energy System Engineering Technology program unprecedented access to practical hands-on training on a fully-functioning geothermal system at the college’s Progress Campus where it joins other onsite renewable energy systems including wind turbines and solar panels.
By Stan Marco, GeoSmart Energy (as published in the Fall 2012 issue of Ground Water Canada)
Adhering to environmentally friendly and following sustainable practices are two important factors to keep in mind when installing geothermal systems. Our industry’s reputation relies on system designers, contractors, drillers and installers maintaining the highest of standards in all aspects of the installation. This includes selecting the right grout for the job.
By John Geyer and BreAnna Morris Geo Outlook 2012, Vol. 9, No. 3 — This article in Geo Outlook discusses an energy cost comparison study for two homes in Stevenson, Washington. The article can be viewed as a PDF here. Or view it on the Geo Outlook magazine page.
July 4, 2012
THORNBURY, ONTARIO — The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, and Chris Emanuel, member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Board of Directors, announced today an investment that has enabled the Town of the Blue Mountains to build a new energy-efficient town hall.
February 13, 2012
One of the most important steps in ensuring a successful geothermal installation involves flushing, filling and purging of the loop system. When and how you do this can mean the difference between a well-installed system and one destined to be plagued with problems.
January 9, 2012
The term ‘trenchless technology’ is a drilling application that we don’t often associate with geothermal loop installations . . . but we should.
Given advancements in horizontal boring equipment over the past few years, this technique has become both an economical and feasible option when it comes to installing geothermal loops and has earned its place in the geothermal space.
November 30, 2011
When Philip and Mary Ann’s two children ask for the ‘Arctic Blast’ on a hot summer’s night, they know it’s time to drop their thermostat a half degree. That’s all it takes for the air in their home to quickly reach that ‘air conditioned’ feel thanks to the GeoSmart Energy Premium G forced air unit they had installed in their two-storey home three years ago.
September 1, 2011
When geothermal technology first entered the marketplace in Southern Ontario some 30 years ago, it was understandably embraced by groundwater specialists as a viable way to expand their businesses given the associated demand for open loop water well systems.
Open loop geothermal systems in the purest form require two water wells sharing the same aquifer. The supply well often does dual duty, supplying domestic water as well as supply water to the geothermal heat pump. The clean tempered water is then returned unharmed to the same aquifer via the second water well located some distance away on the same property. Given the skill sets of licensed water well specialists, they were quick to recognize the increased business potential.
October 27, 2010
Original story posted on Monster Commercial: http://www.monstercommercial.com/funeral-home-cuts-utility-bills-in-half-with-geothermal/
Monster Commercial learned that Randy Briercliffe, owner of Transcona Funeral Home in Winnipeg, had set up a GeoSmart geothermal system at his business. We contacted him to get some feedback on how the system was working out and how much money he has saved by putting in the system.
May 30, 2010
GeoSmart Energy was front and centre at the Canwell 2010 Symposium hosted by the Manitoba Water Well Association and the Manitoba Geothermal Energy Alliance (MGEA) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 26-29, 2010.
