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Geothermal Heat Pumps for Small Business Owners

The following resources can help you install geothermal heat pumps in your office or commercial building. If you are unfamiliar with this technology, see the introduction to geothermal heat pumps.

General Information

U.S. Department of Energy Consumer's Guide: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Features comprehensive basic information and resources.

Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium
Provides a lot of information on geothermal heat pumps, including case studies, brochures, heating system comparisons, and a list of manufacturers.

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association
Has basic information about ground source heat pumps and a business directory of accredited installers and designers by state.

An Information Survival Kit for the Prospective Geothermal Heat Pump Owner (PDF 450 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
Describes several different types of geothermal heat pumps and their capabilities, describes how to find and evaluate contractors, and answers many common questions about geothermal heat pumps.

Financing

U.S. Department of Energy Toolbook for Financing Energy Efficiency and Pollution Prevention Technologies (PDF 58 KB) Download Adobe Reader.

Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
Provides information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.