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WHY GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP
Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative supports and encourages the use
of Ground-Source Heat Pumps because of their efficiency and the
potential savings to our members. A Ground-Source Heat Pump is likely
the very best choice for comfort and energy efficiency. If you
are remodling or building a home, you may wish to follow the below
guidelines for maximum energy efficiency, for long-time savings and
comfort.
R38 in ceilings
R13 in walls
II. All homes should have doubled pane windows and storm windows.
III. The Installed system should have a Manual J calculation of 70 degree design temperature on the heat side. (South of the Missouri River)
A ground-source heat pump system works by transferring rather than producing energy. This simple concept works naturally with the Earth's constant, moderate temperature. The system circulates fluid through special pipes underground and then exchanges hot air for cool in the summer and cold air for warm in the winter.
The system uses a heat pump to move heat energy from one place to another, working just like a refrigerator.
The Earth has the ability to absorb and store heat
energy. The ground-source system collects that heat energy
underground and uses it to keep your home comfortable. Since the
heat pump easily moves energy from one place to another, it can be very
inexpensive to operate.
In the winter, the ground-source system can keep
your home warm, even at temperatures below zero, the system reverses
the process in the summer automatically. Indoor heat is removed from
your home and transferred to the Earth. Plus, that waste heat in
the summer can provide your hot water from the same system. For
more information call Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative Associated
Electric at 1-800-321-2241. Also check out Associated Electric's web site.
