Agricultural Geothermal Energy
Your land does more than bear fruit. It provides a free, renewable source of energy that can generate savings in heating, cooling and hot water up to 70%.
Geothermal energy is a smart and effective solution for the reduction of global warming and environmental protection.
In the vast majority of cases, the horizontal ground loop is the best suited option for large spaces available in rural areas. since the piping system is not buried very deep into the ground, excavation is thereby simplified, and therefore less expensive.
More common in Europe and elsewhere in North America, geothermal energy in agriculture is proven and generates spectacular energy savings with a return on investment within a few years.
In the vast majority of cases, the horizontal ground loop is the best suited option for large spaces available in rural areas. since the piping system is not buried very deep into the ground, excavation is thereby simplified, and therefore less expensive.
More common in Europe and elsewhere in North America, geothermal energy in agriculture is proven and generates spectacular energy savings with a return on investment within a few years.
See how simple it is to install a horizontal ground loop.
Lower your installation costs with a horizontal earth loop
The execution of an underground closed loop represents a large portion of the costs related to the installation of a geothermal system, but when one has a large estate, ideal for a horizontal loop, it is possible to considerably lower costs by performing your own excavation work and installation.
It is crucial to follow every step in the design of a loop to obtain the calculations required for maximum system performance. The supervision of a certified contractor is required.
Type of building:
- Bungalow with occupied finished basement, 9 ft. ceilings
- Double garage attached to the house
- Construction 2015
- Higher standards than Novoclimat
Equipment:
- WaterFurnace 5-ton Synergy 3D, 1 zone ventilation ground floor/basement
- Radiant floors, 2 zones: basement and garage
Type of geothermal loop:
- Horizontal slinky shaped loop
- Two trenches totaling 500 ft.
Type de bâtiment :
- Bungalow avec sous-sol fini et occupé, plafonds de 9 pieds
- Garage double annexé à la maison
- Construction 2015
- Normes supérieures à Novoclimat
Équipement :
- Synergy 3D WaterFurnace 5 tonnes, ventilation 1 zone rez-de-chausée / sous-sol
- Plancher radiant 2 zones : sous-sol et garage double
Type de boucle géothermique :
- Boucle horizontale de type slinky
- Deux tranchées totalisant 500 pieds
Choosing geothermal
Building green is more than a trend. Building a home according to superior energy efficiency standards has become a concern for many homeowners.
Alain Brasseur, owner of a large family farm, living in the small ancestral home built on the land, has carefully planned the construction of the new home for his family. Since he intended to build his new residence according to ecological preservation criteria and maximum efficiency, Mr. Brasseur selected his materials, accessories and units in order to reach and even surpass Novoclimat requirements.
The owner was first interested in geothermal technology after reading various articles in magazines and specialized publications. A particular story about a large geothermal project on a poultry farm convinced him on the performance of geothermal systems and their relevance in agricultural areas. When it was time to choose the heating and cooling mode of their new home, he analyzed the various options on the market and geothermal soon appeared to him as the ideal option due to ecological features, substantial energy savings, simple project implementation and service life of the system. In short, a sensible investment for future generations.
Flexible, geothermal also allowed him to install both a forced air heating system and radiant floor in the basement and attached garage.
Installation Costs
The cost of installing a vertical type closed loop, the most common geothermal loop, requires expert drilling services and average costs are estimated at $15,000. Given the size of the land available near the new construction and the possibility of involving Mr. Brasseur in the installation of the loop, it quickly became obvious to opt for a horizontal slinky shaped loop costing a total $4,000, which represents savings of almost 75%.
Results
The whole installation process was easily executed. Just one glitch: a heavy rain fall delayed the excavation work. The trenches filled with water and they had to install pumps to remove excess water before laying down the pipe. But no one can predict or control Mother Nature's mood swings…
The Brasseur family are fully satisfied with the performance of their new geothermal system and said that they enjoyed remarkable comfort throughout the winter.
Energy Savings
Previous situation
- Small and poorly insulated old house
- Dual energy heating (electricity and oil)
Current situation
- New house three times larger than the old one
- Heating with geothermal system
- Greater electricity demand in the barn with the addition of livestock and increase in use of equipment
Situation précédente
- Maison ancienne de petite taille et mal isolée
- Chauffage biénergie (électricité et mazout)
Situation actuelle
- Maison neuve trois fois plus grande que l’ancienne
- Chauffage avec système géothermique
- Demande en électricité plus grande à l’étable avec ajout de bétail et augmentation de l’utilisation des équipements
After seven months of operation, Mr. Brasseur noticed a 20% saving on his electricity bill. It should be noted that the comparison with the previous situation requires some clarification, among others, the Brasseur family went from a dual energy home comfort system to a geothermal system. Also to be considered, the electricity consumption for the house and farm buildings is billed to a single account. It is therefore difficult to obtain an accurate comparison, but the energy saving is particularly interesting because in addition to lowering the electricity bill, geothermal technology has allowed complete elimination of oil consumption.
Type de bâtiment :
- Bungalow avec sous-sol fini et occupé, plafonds de 9 pieds
- Garage double annexé à la maison
- Construction 2015
- Normes supérieures à Novoclimat
Équipement :
- Synergy 3D WaterFurnace 5 tonnes, ventilation 1 zone rez-de-chausée / sous-sol
- Plancher radiant 2 zones : sous-sol et garage double
Type de boucle géothermique :
- Boucle horizontale de type slinky
- Deux tranchées totalisant 500 pieds
Type of building:
- Bungalow with occupied finished basement, 9 ft. ceilings
- Double garage attached to the house
- Construction 2015
- Higher standards than Novoclimat
Equipment:
- WaterFurnace 5-ton Synergy 3D, 1 zone ventilation ground floor/basement
- Radiant floors, 2 zones: basement and garage
Type of geothermal loop:
- Horizontal slinky shaped loop
- Two trenches totaling 500 ft.
Choosing Geothermal
Building green is more than a trend. Building a home according to superior energy efficiency standards has become a concern for many homeowners.
Alain Brasseur, owner of a large family farm, living in the small ancestral home built on the land, has carefully planned the construction of the new home for his family. Since he intended to build his new residence according to ecological preservation criteria and maximum efficiency, Mr. Brasseur selected his materials, accessories and units in order to reach and even surpass Novoclimat requirements.
The owner was first interested in geothermal technology after reading various articles in magazines and specialized publications. A particular story about a large geothermal project on a poultry farm convinced him on the performance of geothermal systems and their relevance in agricultural areas. When it was time to choose the heating and cooling mode of their new home, he analyzed the various options on the market and geothermal soon appeared to him as the ideal option due to ecological features, substantial energy savings, simple project implementation and service life of the system. In short, a sensible investment for future generations.
Flexible, geothermal also allowed him to install both a forced air heating system and radiant floor in the basement and attached garage.
Installation Costs
The cost of installing a vertical type closed loop, the most common geothermal loop, requires expert drilling services and average costs are estimated at $15,000. Given the size of the land available near the new construction and the possibility of involving Mr. Brasseur in the installation of the loop, it quickly became obvious to opt for a horizontal slinky shaped loop costing a total $4,000, which represents savings of almost 75%.
Results
The whole installation process was easily executed. Just one glitch: a heavy rain fall delayed the excavation work. The trenches filled with water and they had to install pumps to remove excess water before laying down the pipe. But no one can predict or control Mother Nature's mood swings…
The Brasseur family are fully satisfied with the performance of their new geothermal system and said that they enjoyed remarkable comfort throughout the winter.
Energy Savings
Situation précédente
- Maison ancienne de petite taille et mal isolée
- Chauffage biénergie (électricité et mazout)
Situation actuelle
- Maison neuve trois fois plus grande que l’ancienne
- Chauffage avec système géothermique
- Demande en électricité plus grande à l’étable avec ajout de bétail et augmentation de l’utilisation des équipements
Previous situation
- Small and poorly insulated old house
- Dual energy heating (electricity and oil)
Current situation
- New house three times larger than the old one
- Heating with geothermal system
- Greater electricity demand in the barn with the addition of livestock and increase in use of equipment
After seven months of operation, Mr. Brasseur noticed a 20% saving on his electricity bill. It should be noted that the comparison with the previous situation requires some clarification, among others, the Brasseur family went from a dual energy home comfort system to a geothermal system. Also to be considered, the electricity consumption for the house and farm buildings is billed to a single account. It is therefore difficult to obtain an accurate comparison, but the energy saving is particularly interesting because in addition to lowering the electricity bill, geothermal technology has allowed complete elimination of oil consumption.
Call a dealer in your area for more details
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M. DESROSIERS INC. Drummondville Mr. Pierre Desrosiers (819) 472-4188 pdesrosiers@mdesrosiers.ca mdesrosiers.ca |
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AUBIN PÉLISSIER Trois-Rivières Mr. Dominic Carignan 1 (800) 378-3725 (toll free) dominiccarignan@aubinpelissier.com aubinpelissier.com |
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LEPROHON Sherbrooke M. Jean-François Blais (819) 563-2454 extension 1249 1 (888) 537-7646 (toll free) jean-francois.blais@leprohon.com leprohon.com |
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AÉRO MÉCANIQUE TURCOTTE Laval Mr. Benoit Martin (450) 625-2627 (toll free) bmartin@aeromt.ca aeromt.ca |
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CLIMAT CONFORT LB Repentigny Mr. Luc Beaulieu (514) 238-6591 info@climatconfortlb.com climatconfortlb.com |
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GÉO-CONSULTERRE Deux-Montagnes Mr. Denis Boucher (514) 268-8346 denisboucher@geo-consulterre.com geo-consulterre.com |
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AUBIN PÉLISSIER Trois-Rivières Mr. Dominic Carignan 1 (800) 378-3725 (toll free) dominiccarignan@aubinpelissier.com aubinpelissier.com |
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M. DESROSIERS INC. Drummondville Mr. Pierre Desrosiers (819) 472-4188 pdesrosiers@mdesrosiers.ca mdesrosiers.ca |
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LEPROHON St-Hyacinthe & Granby Mr. Sylvain Dagenais (450) 773-4948 extension 3223 sylvain.dagenais@leprohon.com leprohon.com |
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S. AIR FORTIER St-Hubert & St-Hyacinthe Mr. Sylvain Fortier (450) 442-1193 St-Hubert (450) 768-2700 St-Hyacinthe sylvain@airfortier.qc.ca airfortier.qc.ca |
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22 DEGRÉS l'Île Perrot Mr. Mathieu Thibault (514) 500-1011 extension 13 mthibault@22degres.ca 22degres.ca |
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ALLARD ET ÉMOND St-Laurent Mr. Gilles Émond (514) 332-6666 allardemond@allardemond.com allardemond.com |
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R.G.C.V. Gatineau 26, Chemin Industriel (819) 986-2015 rgcv.com |
| CARLETON REFRIGERATION HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, LTD. Carleton Place 150, Industrial Avenue (613) 257-8282 carletonrefrigeration.com |
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| PAT CARON HEATING, A/C & REFRIGERATION Cornwall 3050, Pitt Street (613) 933-8144 patcaronheating.com |
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| R.B. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, LTD. Kemptville 845, Prescott Street (613) 258-1262 rbheating.com |
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| RICK MENARD HEATING & COOLING, LTD. Ottawa 1250, Old Innes Road, Unit 516 (613) 834-1415 rickmenardheatingottawa.ca |
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SYSTÈMES GÉOTHERMIQUES JEAN-GUY SAMSON INC. Québec 6055, des Tournelles (418) 831-5737 geothermiesamson.ca |
A VALUABLE INVESTMENT
Geothermal energy offers the lowest operating cost of all the energy sources available.
A VALUABLE INVESTMENT
Geothermal energy offers the lowest operating cost of all the energy sources available.
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About waterfurnace
Many prestigious buildings around the world are equipped with WaterFurnace geothermal systems including Buckingham Palace in London and the site of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games... and even Shania Twain’s home!
About waterfurnace
Many prestigious buildings around the world are equipped with WaterFurnace geothermal systems including Buckingham Palace in London and the site of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games... and even Shania Twain’s home!