Geothermal

This website (which is still under construction) describes the geothermal heating/cooling system (also called a ground source heat pump) installed at my home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA. It is a split system with a closed ground loop, and it has a conventional natural gas furnace for hybrid heating. Click on the tabs above to see the following information, or scroll down for recent news.

• Performance Data:  Monthly statistics of energy used for heating and cooling (July 2010 to present)
• Construction:  Details of the construction of the system (July 2010) [in-work]
• Operation:  Theory of operation in heating and cooling seasons
• Components:  Information about each part of the system, including links to manufacturers and datasheets
• FAQ:  Frequently Asked Questions

Recent News

2010 October 01 Our home will be listed on the MREA Solar Tour again this year. Feel free to drop by on Saturday, October 2nd, to see our installation and ask questions.