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Comparative analysis of greenhouse gas emissions of various residential heating systems in the Canadian provinces

Residential Geothermal System Buyers Guide 

The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC), Canada’s national industry association for ground source heat pump technology, is pleased to announce the release of a research report entitled “Comparative analysis of greenhouse gas emissions of various residential heating systems in the Canadian provinces”. The document has been officially released during the 5th Annual Renewable Energy Conference 2010 “Powering Investments” held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 27th and 28th.

 

The research document, the first of its kind, presents a comprehensive analysis of the specific and strategic role of geoexchange technology (ground source heat pumps) for the reduction of GHG emissions.


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A Buyer's Guide for Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Systems

Residential Geothermal System Buyers Guide 

 The aim of this publication is to help readers with the decision to purchase and install a ground source heat pump (or geoexchange) system. This document is not meant to be a “do-it-yourself” guide.
Prospective buyers should seek out qualified advice and assistance to supplement the information provided here. The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition, as part of its market transformation initiative, has trained and accredited thousands of industry professionals since early 2007 and a list of qualified companies is available on its website.


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