Geothermal Earth’s Energy Solution

Craig A. Watts PE, LEED AP Principal at MKK Consulting Engineers Consulting for 18 years Numerous Geothermal projects Multiple LEED Certified Projects

While the Earth travels through Space…..

…it absorbs Energy from the Sun

This natural Energy Collection and Storage System captures nearly half of the Solar Energy falling on Earth… …thus maintaining a nearly Constant Temperature throughout the year just below the surface

Geo 101 Water is an incredibly efficient medium for transporting Thermal Energy

Earth Energy ….It’s not New Earth Energy System was Patented in 1912 in Switzerland Residential System installed in Canada in 1950

Mr. Bill Loosley installed geothermal system in his home in Burlington, ON in 1950 Heat Pumps Systems are Reliable

Compressor was initially powered by hand crank diesel motor… changed to electric motor (still being used!!) in 1953 when his wife couldn’t start it Heat Pump Systems are Reliable

Geothermal Heat Pump Systems combine Sun, Earth and Water using proven technology… … to create “the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective space- conditioning system” (according to U.S. EPA 1993)

One unit of energy from the grid Plus: 3-5 units of energy from the earth Yields: 4-6 units of energy for the building % Efficient

Making the most effective use of this precious resource

Geothermal Heat Pump Advantages

No Fossil Fuel Improves safety Eliminates service lines, flues, outside air intakes No site emissions No Outdoor Units Better aesthetics No noise No vandalism or theft concerns Long Equipment Life Factory sealed systems Indoor installation – no exposure to the elements Moderate compressor loading vs. air-source systems Self Contained Compact Units Easy to install within the building Upflow, horizontal, or downflow single-package units Split system and water-to-water units available

Geothermal systems are at work in thousands of buildings throughout the world The Oklahoma State Capitol uses over 600 geothermal heat pumps

The payback on Geothermal Systems is many times faster than solar PV

Our Planet is under Assault from many Forces

Industry 377 MMTC (25%) Transportation 482 MMTC (32%) Buildings 658 MMTC (43%) 43% of U.S. Carbon Emissions39% of U.S. Primary Energy Consumption 71% of U.S. Electricity Global Pressures 53% of U.S. Natural Gas (Exxon Mobile Projection)

There are Many Solutions

Geothermal Heat Pumps are one of the Most Effective and Deployable and… … produce the lowest carbon dioxide emissions, including all source effects, of all available space-conditioning technologies (EPA, 1993)

Using a Single Geothermal Heat Pump is Equivalent to Planting an Acre of Trees

Using A Single Geothermal Heat Pump Is Equivalent to Taking Two Cars off the Road

S INCE THEIR INTRODUCTION IN THE 1980’ S, NEARLY 1 MILLION G EOTHERMAL H EAT P UMPS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE U NITED S TATES This is the equivalent to planting 1 million acres of trees, and of taking Two Million cars off the road

Noise Reduction

Environmentally friendly

Noise Reduction Environmentally friendly Reduced maintenance cost

Noise Reduction Environmentally friendly Reduced maintenance cost Easier maintenance

Noise Reduction Environmentally friendly Reduced maintenance cost Easier maintenance Reduced operating cost

Noise Reduction Environmentally friendly Reduced maintenance cost Easier maintenance Reduced operating cost Increased value for resale

Engineers Architects Clients End users City, State and National Mandates

The Sanctuary Club House and Condominiums

The Sanctuary Clubhouse and Condo’s 25 High-end Fractional ownership condominiums Geothermal Lake loop system in affluent pond (poop-loop) Water-to-Water heat pumps serving terminal water-to-air heat pumps in units No boiler or Chiller needed (noise and aesthetics) LEED Certified Silver Clubhouse Used no CFC or HCFC refrigerants

The Sanctuary Clubhouse and Condo’s Performance Cut gas bill by 80% compared to the heating only system used in Phase one

Greybull Elementary School

36,000 sf Horizontal ground loop Air to Air Heat Recovery Units No boiler or Chiller needed (noise and aesthetics) Registered for LEED NC Silver Used no CFC or HCFC refrigerants Exceeded ASHRAE 90.1 by 38%

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