Ground Source Heat Pumps
The most efficient heating and cooling system available... and at least until December 31, 2010, Consolidated Electric will be offering a rebate of $750 per ton of heating capacity to members who install qualifying NEW GSHP systems!
Rebates will also be available for members who need to replace existing GSHP units with new qualifying GSHP units. Members meeting guidelines to replace existing GSHP units will be eligible for a rebate of $400 per ton of h
eating capacity until December 31, 2010.
Members may pick up a GSHP rebate application in the Cooperative office by calling to request one be mailed to them or by downloading here.
The ground source heat pump is the ultimate heating, cooling and water heating system. Ultimate efficiency. Ultimate affordability. Ultimate safety.
This is why:
- It is much easier to move heat than it is to create it. The ground source heat pump capitalizes on the constant 55-60 degree temperature of the earth to provide winter heating, summer cooling and year-round water heating.
- The system uses three basic components: the heat pump unit itself, the pipe loop buried in the earth and the pump to circulate fluid through the loop. The antifreeze solution that circulates through the special plastic pipe picks up heat from the earth in even the coldest weather, and using sufficient home ductwork, blows 100+ degree warm air throughout the house. No backup heating system is needed.
- In the summertime, the process is reversed automatically. The heat pump removes heat from inside the house. Operating just like the refrigerator in your kitchen, this system pulls heat from your home. The heat is then carried by the fluid in the pipes through the system and is transferred to the earth. A ground source heat pump guarantees you constant cooling relief during the hot summer.
- As an added benefit, you can utilize the waste heat from your home to heat 60-70% of your domestic hot water.
- And best of all, a ground source heat pump is very efficient. Compare the 300% efficiency of a heat pump unit to the 90-95% efficiency offered by the most expensive gas furnace.
- Because of its efficiency, a ground source heat pump can lower home heating costs 50-70% and reduce cooling costs 30-40% over conventional systems.
- Once your ground source system is installed, you will reap the benefits of lower utility costs. Savings will continue year after year, allowing you to recuperate the initial costs often within three to seven years.
- It is much easier to move heat than it is to create it. The ground source heat pump capitalizes on the constant 55-60 degree temperature of the earth to provide winter heating, summer cooling and year-round water heating.
- The system uses three basic components: the heat pump unit itself, the pipe loop buried in the earth and the pump to circulate fluid through the loop. The antifreeze solution that circulates through the special plastic pipe picks up heat from the earth in even the coldest weather, and using sufficient home ductwork, blows 100+ degree warm air throughout the house. No backup heating system is needed.
- In the summertime, the process is reversed automatically. The heat pump removes heat from inside the house. Operating just like the refrigerator in your kitchen, this system pulls heat from your home. The heat is then carried by the fluid in the pipes through the system and is transferred to the earth. A ground source heat pump guarantees you constant cooling relief during the hot summer.
- As an added benefit, you can utilize the waste heat from your home to heat 60-70% of your domestic hot water.
- And best of all, a ground source heat pump is very efficient. Compare the 300% efficiency of a heat pump unit to the 90-95% efficiency offered by the most expensive gas furnace.
- Because of its efficiency, a ground source heat pump can lower home heating costs 50-70% and reduce cooling costs 30-40% over conventional systems.
- Once your ground source system is installed, you will reap the benefits of lower utility costs. Savings will continue year after year, allowing you to recuperate the initial costs often within three to seven years.
Local Dealers of Ground Source Heat Pumps
The following are heating/cooling Contractors in this area who meet DNR requirements for installing Ground Source Heat Pumps:
Jim Miller Electric & Plumbing
708 South Utterback
Vandalia, MO 63382
Shop phone: 573-594-2936
Home phone: 573-594-3091
Mexico phone: 573-581-2696
Miller's Plumbing & Heating
Travis Miller
424 N. Kentucky
Mexico, MO 65256
Phone: 573-581-2696
Mommens Heating & Cooling
1320 Paris Road
Mexico, MO 65265
Phone: 573-581-7970
Peters Heating & Cooling
Corporate Square
Hannibal, MO 63401
Phone: 573-221-0093
Bodine & Feger
1416 Eagle Dr
Mexico, MO 65265
Phone: 573-253-0929
573-581-9140
Peters Heating & Air Conditioning
377 Travis Blvd
Troy, MO 63379
Phone: 314-462-6611
636-462-5161
Central Heating & Cooling
1230 Aguilar Drive
Montgomery City, MO 63361
Phone: 573-564-3020
Brunner-Peters Heating & Air Conditioning
1712 Business Loop 70 East
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 573-443-3660
Midwest Heating & Cooling
1115 Market Dr. Building A
Mexico, MO 65265
Mexico Phone: 573-581-4215
Vandalia Phone: 573-594-6336
PerfectionAire Heating & Cooling
307 S. Ault
Moberly, MO 65270
Phone: 660-263-2292
Consolidated Electric's Ground Source Heat Pump Loan Program
The Cooperative may loan funds to members for qualifying ground source heat pump installations. More information is available by contacting the Member Services Department at 573-581-3630 or toll free 800-621-0091.