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Hamilton, NY | Commercial | Ground Source Heat Pump
“The geothermal system will displace at least half of the fuel oil currently used at the garage for heating, reducing green house gas emissions and the carbon footprint of the building.” -Sue Reymers, Project Director Read More
Manlius, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Heat Pump Water Heater, Solar PV
“Amazingly, with geothermal heating in place, for what we would have spent on heating/hot water alone, we were able to do the heating, and to power our household, drive our EV, and drive our PHEV. “ - Tony Viglietta, Homeowner Read More
New York Mills, New York | Residential, Retrofit | Air Source Heat Pump (Ductless), Heat Pump Water Heater
“Heat pumps are a viable heating and cooling alternative to fossil fuels that perform marvelously, making our home a comfortable place to live even during the coldest Central New York weather.” - John and Maggie Reilly, Homeowners Read More
Tully, NY | | Air Source Heat Pump (Ductless), Dual Fuel System, Heat Pump Water Heater
“My house is not net zero, but it’s a lot closer than it was! I’m so happy not to be using fuel oil any longer.” - Katherine Burns, Homeowner Read More
Fayetteville, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Dual Fuel System, Insulation & Air Sealing, Solar PV
Concerned with the impact of fossil fuel useage on the environment and climate change, the homeowners wanted to take advantage of the surplus electricity their solar PV array was providing. Read More
Cortland, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Air Source Heat Pump (Ductless), Solar PV
This homeowner replaced their aging natural gas boiler with an air source heat pump, which helped them keep their home cool in the summer and dehumidified their damp basement. “The system is exactly what I had hoped for.” - Matt Read More
Truxton, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Solar PV
The homeowners originally had a propane-fuel water tank for their hot water supply and no air conditioning. Concerned about climate change and the price volatility of fossil fuel, as well as wanting to avoid the burden of cutting wood for a wood furnace, the homeowners switched to a ground source heat pump (geothermal energy) to heat and cool their home. The homeowners are pleased with the outcome, remarking that: “It feels good to be part of the solution to global warming.” Read More
Locke, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Insulation & Air Sealing, Solar PV
Concerned about the high cost of heating their house with propane, as well as the importance of dealing with climate change, the homeowners switched to a ground source heat pump (geothermal energy) to heat and cool their home. They also added solar photovoltaic electricity. They installed a solar array containing roughly a 15 kW roof-top array installed in 2014. Read More
Fayetteville, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Heat Pump Water Heater, Insulation & Air Sealing
Wanting to fight climate change, William converted his historical house from natural gas to geothermal heating and cooling, and added insulation, heat pump water heaters, induction stoves, solar panels, and an electric vehicle. Read More
LaFayette, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump
After getting tired of inefficient electric heating, and the physical labor and time consuming task of using a wood stove, Dennis and Jeanie decided they needed to make a change in the way that they heat their home. They wanted to make a responsible choice and install a heating system that would not contribute to climate change. After working with HeatSmart CNY and A.C.E.S. Energy they decided to install a geothermal heat pump. Read More
Syracuse, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Solar PV
This case illustrates that geothermal energy is possible on a small lot in a tight space. The vertical wells were drilled in a small area on the front lawn and in the driveway. Kyle was able to use the geothermal system to provide heat for radiant heat floors and air heating and cooling. Read More
Manlius, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Solar PV
Motivated by the need to combat global climate change, reduce energy costs, improve their overall health and comfort, Anne & Greg decided to make renovations to their home. Those renovations included insulation upgrades and installing a geothermal heat pump to meet their heating and cooling needs. The Stocks were driven to increase their renewable capacity by adding solar photovoltaic arrays on their roof shortly after the Heat Pump installation. Fortunately, utility bills are down considerably. Read More
Skaneateles, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Heat Pump Water Heater, Insulation & Air Sealing
Steve and Stacy expected their heating bills to increase when they moved into their home in 2018. They weren’t, however, expecting their bills to be more than three times higher heating with propane instead of gas. Additionally, the window air conditioners that came with the home were old and inconvenient to use. They started looking for a solution that was both cost-effective and could help reduce their carbon footprint. Having heard of geothermal heat pumps as a potential alternative, Steve and Stacy did some research and went to a HeatSmart CNY seminar to learn more about their options. Read More
Jamesville, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Insulation & Air Sealing, Solar PV
Karen converted her wood and propane heated home to a geothermal heat pump with solar panels to keep energy costs and environmental impact low. She saves $1,680/year on heat and electric, no longer needs to chop wood, and can heat the whole house in the winter. Read More
Union Springs, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Heat Pump Water Heater, Insulation & Air Sealing
Renovation of an unoccupied foreclosure presented the homeowners opportunities to act on their concern about the environment and resource consumption. They installed a ground source heat pump (geothermal energy) for home heating and cooling, and a hybrid air source heat pump electric water heater. In spite of some challenges, the homeowners are generally pleased with the new system due to reduced energy costs, home comfort, and environmental peace of mind. Read More
Cincinnatus, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Solar PV
Eager to find a solution to high energy bills, as well as concerned about the environment, the homeowners switched from fossil fuels to a geothermal heat pump. They explain they are able to “heat their home at a fraction of the cost they had previously been paying.” They add that “after some initial issues with installation, the system has exceeded our expectations.” Read More
Pompey, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Air Source Heat Pump (Ductless), Ground Source Heat Pump, Heat Pump Water Heater, Insulation & Air Sealing
Eager to find a solution to high energy bills, the Kimballs switched from fossil fuels to heat pumps and also made energy efficiency upgrades. The system has already paid for itself and the household saves $1,500-$2,000 per year. “The systems have exceeded our expectations in all regards," the Kimballs state. Their motivation for installing heat pump technology was fueled by a dying oil fired furnace and a desire for air conditioning. Read More
Tully, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Insulation & Air Sealing, Solar PV
Motivated by concern about climate change, the Clausens converted from heating with fuel oil to a geothermal heating system in 2016. This complements their decision to install additional solar photovoltaic units in 2017 (adding to a system installed by previous owners in 2012). They are pleased with the outcome, remarking that in addition to reducing their carbon footprint, they are looking forward to long-term cost savings, and they enjoy avoiding the price volatility of fuel oil. Read More
Syracuse, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Insulation & Air Sealing, Solar PV
This family went geothermal in 2010, as the environmental and climate harm caused by natural gas extraction became more widely known. “It was just the right thing to do.” - Ted Read More
Sterling, NY | New Construction, Residential | Ground Source Heat Pump, Insulation & Air Sealing, Solar PV
Construction of a brand new home presented the Kucks with the opportunity to act on their concern about fossil fuel use and climate change. The house featuresstate of the art insulation, a ground source heat pump (geothermal energy), and a solar photovoltaic system on the roof for production of electricity. The homeowners are generally pleased with the outcome saying “the geothermal system has been maintenance free.” Read More
Preble, NY | Residential, Retrofit | Ground Source Heat Pump, Heat Pump Water Heater, Insulation & Air Sealing, Solar PV
When their oil furnace broke down, this family decided to upgrade their home with a ground source heat pump, heat pump water heater, insulation, and solar panels. Incentives enabled them to go green while saving green. Read More