How Utility-Owned Ground Source Heat Pump Networks Are Reshaping the Industry
Utility-owned ground source heat pump networks are moving into funded infrastructure. Learn how they affect design, drilling, and workforce demand.
States & Provinces Are Adopting IGSHPA Training!
IGSHPA continues to work with U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and federal governments to ensure that GSHPs are being designed and installed for long-term success. As the Ground Source (Geothermal) Heat Pump industry is on a path to unprecedented growth, it is important that governments and utilities (especially those that are providing incentives) have a benchmark…
District Energy (TENs)
IGSHPA just added a new resource to the website on District Energy Systems (also called Thermal Energy Networks or TENs). There is a lot of discussion about district systems in the industry right now, and many times there seems to be a lack of resources for those interested in the technology. As a pioneer in…
The Value of the Ground Loop Heat Exchanger (GLHE) for Interested Third-Party Owners
John (Jack) DiEnna, Executive Director Geothermal National & International Initiative The main purpose of this article is to show the value of utility or third-party ownership of the ground loop heat exchanger (GLHE) to interested third-party owners including utilities. The US Department of Energy (DOE) states that building energy use accounts for 36% of all…
To the People of West Union, Iowa
Jared Rodriguez, Emergent Urban Concepts | Community Decarbonization PartnersDebbie New, Vermont Community Thermal Networks West Union is not just a small rural town in central Iowa (pop. 2,500). It’s also an important destination for understanding how a community can provide lower cost heating and cooling while also improving its streetscape and revitalizing its downtown. We…
Road to 30%!
Chair of IGSHPA’s Board of Directors, Jack DiEnna, just wrote an article on the impact the GSHP industry could have if GSHPs were 30% of the HVAC industry. The article has been added below to provide a perspective for members.
Cold Climate Ground Source Heat Pumps: Ultimate Guide
Ground Source Heat Pumps: The Reliable Choice for Cold Climate Heating and Cooling As winter temperatures plunge, many building owners and facility managers question whether ground source heat pumps can perform effectively in cold climates. The answer is a resounding yes – these systems actually excel in cold weather conditions, offering superior performance compared to…
How Should the GSHP Industry Work with the Recent Executive Orders?
Chair of IGSHPA’s Board of Directors, Jack DiEnna, just wrote an article on how the GSHP industry should be viewing the opportunities presented by recent U.S. executive orders. The article has been added to this blog to provide a perspective for members.
Have Cold Climate Heat Pumps Caught Up with Ground Source Performance?
As North America decarbonizes and electrifies, there is discussion about Cold Climate Heat Pumps (CCHPs) being the solution to the grid impact. There is also talk about CCHPs equaling or surpassing the performance of Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs).
Federal Outlook for Geothermal Heat Pumps — GeoExchange Update
GeoExchange has just provided an update on the outlook for geothermal heat pumps with regard to U.S. federal tax law and the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act).
International Ground Source Heat Pump Association
Advancing Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) Technology on Local, State, National, and International Levels.
