Geothermal Case Studies
A Hog Barn Goes Geothermal
Buchanan & Hall, of Stratford, ON, converted a hog barn from a traditional propane system to geothermal. The farmer was interested in converting the existing propane boiler in his barn to geothermal, as propane costs for the year were over $45,000.
EcoInhabit: Earth Inspired Living
Clarksburg Contractors, of Heathcote, ON, partnered with EcoInhabit, a retail business with a focus on distribution of eco-friendly and sustainable products. The warehouse, workshop and retail space are now heated by WaterFurnace geothermal technology.
Chicken Barn Goes Geothermal
The Hayter Group, of Alvinston, ON, was responsible for designing and installing an intricate geothermal heating system for a chicken farm. The Hayter Group invested over 550 hours in the project and it worked better than they had ever expected. The once hesitant farmer is very surprised at how little it has cost him to heat his barn.
Smart Metering Proves Geothermal Savings
Whitfield Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, of Bancroft, ON, has received a report from a homeowner that was converted to a geothermal heating and cooling system in September of 2008 from a traditional oil and electric system.
Mulmur Township Office Goes Green
The Mulmur Township office has recently undergone a change in their heating and cooling system. In October of 2008, Nottawasaga Mechanical, of Wasaga Beach, ON, converted the Mulmur Township office from two electric forced-air systems with cooling to two WaterFurnace geothermal units.
