{"id":5863,"date":"2025-07-29T16:19:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allardemond.com\/?p=5863"},"modified":"2025-07-29T16:19:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:19:45","slug":"what-is-geothermal-energy-and-how-can-i-use-it-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allardemond.com\/en\/what-is-geothermal-energy-and-how-can-i-use-it-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What is geothermal energy, and how can I use it at home?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As a homeowner, ensuring your home is a comfortable temperature is a high priority. Especially when you live in an area with drastically swinging temperatures, like Montreal. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/allardemond.com\/en\/geothermal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Geothermal energy systems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> have been increasingly popular across Canada, but how do they work, really? Here&#8217;s the breakdown of what geothermal energy is, the advantages, and what options are available to homeowners.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What is geothermal energy, and how does it work?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The temperature roughly 10 feet underground is a constant 10-16 degrees Celsius. Yes, we also mean in the wintertime. This temperature, surprisingly, remains relatively stable and consistent throughout the year.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allardemond.com\/en\/why-switch-to-geothermal-energy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Geothermal systems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , also known as geothermal heat pumps, rely on that consistent temperature to heat and cool your home. It does so by moving a fluid through a system of underground pipes, either releasing or storing heat depending on your heating and cooling needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What types of geothermal systems are available for homeowners?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Now that you understand how geothermal energy works, what are your options? There are two types of geothermal systems commonly available today.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Closed-loop systems: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Closed-loop geothermal heat pumps circulate water or a glycol-water mixture through a closed loop. The loop itself is typically made of a thick, high-density plastic tubing. The loop is buried underground, and a heat exchanger moves heat between the refrigerant in the pump and the antifreeze solution in the loop.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Hybrid systems: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Hybrid geothermal heat pumps utilize various geothermal resources in combination with outdoor air, such as through a cooling tower. The hybrid approach is less common in Canada, but practical, particularly in cases when cooling needs are higher than heating needs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Geothermal energy at home: The advantages\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">So why opt for a geothermal system over more traditional HVAC equipment?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There are numerous advantages to a geothermal heat pump. The most notable include:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They are more energy efficient: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Geothermal systems don&#8217;t need to work hard to generate hot or cold air. Instead, they take what&#8217;s already available from the ground. A more efficient system means you save on your energy bills.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They&#8217;re better for the environment: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Geothermal systems are responsible for far fewer greenhouse gas emissions than your standard HVAC system. In fact, on average, geothermal units are 65% more <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/allardemond.com\/en\/energy-efficient-heating-and-cooling-in-montreal-homes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">energy efficient<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> than your traditional HVAC.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They last a long time: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">No heating and cooling system lasts forever. Geothermal systems, however, can outlast most. More conventional heat pump systems last an average of 25 years, whereas geothermal systems typically exceed 50 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Geothermal systems: Why homeowners hesitate<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To put it simply, it&#8217;s the upfront cost. While the system components themselves are comparable to a traditional furnace, the installation is what often breaks the bank. Instead of adding basic HVAC equipment to your home, geothermal heat pump technicians need to burrow deep into the ground, making the installation process more labor-intensive and time-consuming.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Yes, over time, the geothermal heat pump will save you money thanks to its energy efficiency. But the upfront price tag is difficult for many homeowners to get past. If connecting with a heating and cooling company that offers financing or financial aid options is possible, it could be a significant help up front. Then, it&#8217;s smooth sailing (and savings!) from there.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Looking to learn more about geothermal energy? Allard &amp; \u00c9mond is here to help<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">At <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/allardemond.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Allard &amp; \u00c9mond<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , our highly trained technicians are ready to teach you about the latest and greatest in geothermal systems. We handle any part of the process, including installation, maintenance, and removal of your old equipment. We also break down available financing and financial aid options available to you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We&#8217;ve been trusted in the Montreal area for over 4 decades. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/allardemond.com\/en\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Contact the team today for a quote<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> to get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a homeowner, ensuring your home is a comfortable temperature is a high priority. 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