Geothermal Heat Pumps: Using the Earth to Heat and Cool Buildings

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    Abstract

    A geothermal heat pump (GHP) system has three major components: a ground loop (buried piping system), the heat pump itself (inside the house), and a heating and cooling distribution system. GHP's are efficient and require no backup heat because the earth stays at a relatively moderate temperature throughout the year.
    Original languageAmerican English
    Number of pages2
    StatePublished - 1999

    NREL Publication Number

    • NREL/FS-710-26014

    Other Report Number

    • DOE/GO-10099-727

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