Resources

Helpful Links

Manufacturers/Distributors

• ECR Technologies, Inc. - EarthLinked^® heating & cooling system
• Insulspan - structural insulated panel system
• Panelwrights, LLC - distributor of Insulspan™ panel system
• Demilec - The Future in Spray Foam Insulation

Education

• Ever wonder where you electricity actually comes from? The answer will both surprise you and shock you! - Kilowatt Ours

Trade Organizations

• Stuctural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA)

Government Agencies

• Energy Star^®
• U.S. Dept. of Energy, Geothermal Energy Topics
• Environmental Protection Agency, search for "geothermal heat pumps"

Interesting Articles

Geothermal's New Twist

The September/October 2004 issue of Smart HomeOwner magazine features an article on Direct Exchange geothermal systems. A Direct Exchange customer is quoted:

"Our previous home had electric baseboard heat and window air-conditioning units," says ECR customer Del Leese. "Today the comfort is seamless and smooth year-round, and the system is entirely reliable. We're delighted with the geothermal system."

The article contains graphics of a stylized DX installation, earth loop types, and an actual drilling operation in progress. Various types of DX geothermal technology are discussed.

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