Nebraska County Courthouse Sees Big Savings Thanks to Geothermal

Are you on the fence about having a geothermal system installed in your home because you don't know if you'll really see a significant savings in your energy bills? Here's a story that might help convince you.

A courthouse in Gage County, Nebraska was outfitted with a geothermal heating and cooling system in 2009. Prior to that, the County was spending $35,263 a year in energy costs for the courthouse. After the installation of the geothermal system, Gage County was able to cut that amount by an average of $11,400 annually. Over three years, the County will save approximately $34,202.

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How long can a geothermal system last?

A geothermal system can help you bring down the cost of your traditional heating and cooling systems by decreasing your energy use -- this much we know. But one of the lingering questions for those considering a geothermal installation in their own home is this: how long will the system last? After all, a system may help drive down energy costs, but those savings won't be as impressive if the system isn't durable enough to last a long time.

Fortunately, a geothermal system can be considered a durable investment. After the system's installation, you'll likely recoup your costs in the form of energy savings in between 5 to 10 years. Further, the system itself will last a while. Your internal system is good for an estimated 25 years, while the ground loop that's installed underground can last over 50 years.

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Moonbase Model Uses Geothermal Heating & Cooling

Web publication io9 recently ran a story on NASA's brand-new building in Moffett Field, CA, which recently won Platinum LEED cerfication. The building is, according to Ames Research Center director Pete Worden, the "first Moon building on the planet earth."

What makes this building so special? First off, it utilizes geothermal wells for heating and cooling the building -- similar technology could be used on the Moon. In addition to the geothermal wells, the building makes use of a water recycling system, solar panels, and fuel cells to generate and recycle as much natural energy as possible.



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Minnesota Holds Untapped Geothermal Potential

Here's an interesting story, published earlier this month on MinnPost.com.

According to a new study from the Natural Resuorces Research Institute of the University of Minnesota Deluth, and the University of North Dakota, Minnesota has great potential for low-cost geothermal power. Lead researcher Don Fosnacht said that "the potential is three or four times greater than we assumed, and it's a lot easier to get at than the earlier reports indicated."

What's this mean? Simply put, geothermal heat is a lot closer to the surface of the earth in Minnesota than it was previously thought to be. Geothermal systems then become less expensive, as the drilling required to put the systems in place can stay at a more shallow depth. Areas in western and central Minnesota show the most promise, according to Fosnacht.

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Senator Pushes for More Geothermal Energy

In Vermont, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders recently came out in support of geothermal energy, touting the benefits of the technology in terms of reduced fossil fuel consumption in homes. Sanders held a briefing with HA Manosh, a Vermont-based well drilling company. During a press conference afterwards, Nick Manosh, Vice President of Manosh, said, "A homeowner will save about 30 to 50 percent on fuel costs" when using a geothermal energy system.

According to an article by VTDigger.org, the U.S. currently spends $350 million on oil imports. As geothermal energy becomes a bigger part of the home energy pie, those numbers could decrease. A growing geothermal industry stateside could also lead to job growth in the country, which is one reason why Sen. Sanders held his briefing to push for expanded use of the technology.

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