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DOE announces nearly 50 Millions for geothermal heat pumps |
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 |
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 U.S. Department
of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu announced
nearly $50 million from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to advance
commercial deployment of the renewable heating and cooling systems, which use
energy from below the Earth's surface to move heat either into or away from the
home or building.
According to DOE, geothermal heat pumps can be more
efficient than the air-source heat pumps more commonly found in commercial and
residential applications today. Geothermal heating pumps (GHPs) can
substantially reduce building-related electricity demand and provide lower
utility bills and lower maintenance costs to users whilst the expanded manufacturing
and installation of GHPs could aid in the creation of new jobs while reducing
the use of fossil fuels.
"The heat from the
Earth represents a significant energy resource that can be tapped to reduce
emissions contributing to climate change," said Secretary Chu.
"Expanded use of GHPs in the United States will create new jobs
for engineers, manufacturers and technicians while at the same broadening our
nation's clean and renewable energy portfolio."
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