75% of geothermal energy is free. After installation, you could see a simple payback of capital costs in less than 5 years.

Because they are installed indoors, geothermal systems have a longer life cycle (25 years for the mechanical equipment and 50-plus years for the in ground loop). Compare this to the 15-20 year life expectancy for traditional HVAC equipment, and geothermal just makes sense.

With absolutely no combustion, geothermal systems do not need annual service. Air filters should be cleaned or changed regularly.

With no onsite combustion, geothermal systems do not produce carbon monoxide—your family will enjoy enhanced home safety and peace of mind.

Typically, geothermal units do not overheat or overcool and provide a very consistent temperature. Standard systems feature humidity control, and full dehumidification using the ClimaDry option. These systems are easily matched to energy recovery ventilation for efficient use of fresh outdoor air.

Geothermal systems provide more consistent heating/cooling than conventional equipment, resulting in an extremely comfortable home environment. How? Conventional systems rely on high-heat sources that require combustion. This means heat is delivered in bursts. With geothermal, a lower temperature heat source constantly provides heat to your home. Fewer bursts. Reduced noise. More comfort.

A NextEnergy system makes use of the largest source of energy available—the ground beneath your feet.

SaskEnergy will continue to administer the government-funded program by providing grants to qualifying homeowners up to a maximum of $5,000 and subsidizing pre-retrofit and post-retrofit evaluations.

For more information, go to the Government of Saskatchewan website.

The Province of Manitoba provides financial support of geothermal through a refundable tax credit that increased as of April 13, 2011 and through a provincial grant program that was enhanced as of July 1, 2011. Commercially, owners are eligible to receive up to 15% of the value of their installed geothermal systems.

This offer is available to homeowners in the Province of B.C. who have not yet accessed incentives from either the LiveSmart BC or ecoENERGY Programs. Homeowners must have an initial Energy Assessment performed on or after April 1, 2011 and complete a follow-up Energy Assessment within 18 months of their initial Energy Assessment or before March 31, 2013, whichever comes first.

For more information, read the Live Smart Home Incentives PDF.

A taxpayer may claim a credit of 30% of total install cost of a Geothermal System, both new construction and retrofit. There is no maximum credit for systems placed after 2008. Systems must be placed in service by December 31, 2016. The home served does not have to be the taxpayer’s primary residence.

For more information, go to the Energy Star website.

New Hampshire’s Electric Co-Op provides rebates to customers who install new or upgraded geothermal heat pumps. The rebate is worth $800/ton, up to a maximum of $4,500 for new constructions and $35% of costs up to $10,000 for retrofits. Installer must be approved in order to receive rebates from NHEC.

For more information, go to the New Hampshire Electric Co-op website.

CL&P offers rebates of $500/ton for geothermal installations, with a $1,500 max.

For more information, go to the Connecticut Light & Power website.

Geothermal systems up to $7,000 are eligible for a 25% credit. (A resident that pays for a geothermal system that exceeds $7,000 in cost will receive a credit based on $7,000 systems cost.) Must have a COP of 3.4 or an EER if 16 or greater.

For more information, go to the Rhode Island Energy Resources website.

LIPA customers that install a Geothermal Systems are eligible for a rebate up to $1,000 for any new or replacement Geothermal Systems.

For more information, go to the LIPA website.

NYSERDA’s HEMI rebate program entitles homeowners to 10% of the cost of the qualified high-efficiency Home Performance improvement measures up to a maximum of $3,000.

For more information, go to the NY SERDA website.

New Jersey’s COOLAdvantage rebate program entitles homeowners to $500 for the installation of a Geothermal System. Expiries 6/30/13

For more information, read about the COOLAdvantage Program.

BPU’s Home Performance with Energy Star rebate program entitles homeowners up to $5,000 not to exceed 50% of the cost of improvements. Installation must be done by a BPI certified contractor and the customer must install a minimum of 2 measures including air sealing from the list of pram eligible measures.

For more information, read about the Energy Star program.

Residential HVAC rebate program entitles homeowners to $217/ton for the installation of a geothermal system. Program ends 5/31/13 and only applies to customers of MetEdison, Penelec and Penn Power.

For more information, go to the FirstEnergy website.