Geo-Exchange & Geothermal

Earth Energy Exchange Systems

Earth energy exchange systems, commonly known as Geothermal or Geoexchange, are coupled to electric heat pumps and are common and in more widespread use as building and energy codes tighten and require higher performing buildings.  Geothermal systems are one of many common HVAC technologies that are used singly or in combination to reduce energy consumption and cost in buildings, as well as to reduce the carbon signature of the built environment.

Our staff has experience with closed loop systems to 2,500 tons (campus/community scale) as well as open loop heat/cool systems to 3,600 USGPM, plus are experienced in supporting and assisting with obtaining environmental approval for large open loop systems.  Open loop systems require particular attention and care during design, as geochemistry and biofouling play a significant role in whether an open-loop system will operate stably throughout its lifespan – we have staff with the necessary past experience utilizing variety of technologies and techniques that can ensure an open loop system will perform stably.

Our lead staff member has designed or provided feasibility studies and expert assistance with Geoexchange systems in Toronto & Oshawa Ontario, Stony Plain AB, Maine, Davis California, and the Interior and Okanagan in British Columbia.

We can also recommend the services of external partner professionals who we trust to provide focused Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry and Heat Transport Modeling for Geoexchange projects.