Ground Source Heat Pump, Upper Golden Grove

System

Earth: Ground Source Heat Pump

Efficiency: 8 inch walls for extra insulation (went from 69-85 in energy audit)

Cost: $14,000 total ($9k for heat exchanger, $3k for pump, $1k for piping, taxes) O&M: so far no maintenance needed.

Date of Installation: Sept 2009

Type/kind: Residential (family of 3)

Installer: Ultra Air (http://www.ultraair.ca/) in Moncton

Supplier: Carrier (http://www.corp.carrier.com/)

Experience: Good experience with installers and technology

Results: Has already seen a 20% drop in energy bill, expects to save $2000/yr.

Description of Case Study:

This newly installed ground source heat pump has been installed to replace an electric furnace in this 3000 square foot home. This is a horizontal, open loop system, with 600 ft of piping, drawing from the well and draining into a pond on property. The system is quiet, with a small compressor and fan, and is only noticeable when in the basement.
He will be applying for up to $5000 in rebates from the government for installing this system. Once received, this system should pay for itself in 5 years.