Learn about the major differences between geothermal and traditional HVAC and why geothermal might be perfect for your building project.
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‘Don’t size your system for the peak load because you only use that 2% of the time!” Sound familiar? If you heard this statement it was probably followed by: ‘Size your system for 70-80% of the load and use a hybrid approach.’ That sounds good in theory, that is until you understand that geothermal system design isn’t all about peak capacity.
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As a co-founder in a building strategy firm with a mission to accelerate real estate toward planet-positive pathways, I wear a lot of hats. But at heart, I’m a numbers guy, and two numbers have been on my mind a lot lately: 90% and 1%. Respectively, they represent the challenge and the opportunity of the climate emergency for real estate.
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“How do I know it’s going to work?” This is a question I hear regularly from developers regarding geothermal heating and cooling, as well as the third-party ownership model. Due to limited experience with the technology, developers are skeptical – and rightly so – that these pipes buried in the ground will provide sufficient energy to heat and cool the building.
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Diverso Energy is looking to increase the use of geothermal heating and cooling systems in buildings with a business model it believes benefits both developers and occupants.
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Developers in New York’s Westchester County have been stunned by the recent announcement that Con Edison, the region’s main utility provider, has imposed an indefinite moratorium on new natural gas hookups. The news of this freeze on natural gas comes amidst a boom of new condominium and apartment projects in several affected New York suburbs, setting off a panic among developers who are now seeking acceptable alternatives to natural gas.
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CLARINGTON — While winter does its worst, residents of Brookhouse Gate, the first Clarington condominium to have a geothermal heating and cooling system, are living comfortably and conserving energy.
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Developers in the Greater Toronto Area are facing heightened pressure to meet incredibly challenging energy and carbon targets without impacting the project pro-forma and adding complexity. In May of 2018, the City of Toronto released the Toronto Green Standard Version 3.
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