Canadian Home-Improvement Host Uses Earth's Energy. Spotlight. WaterFurnace International, Inc., Case Study 39.

Summary: 3,200 sq. ft. Vancouver, B.C. home with a closed vertical loop system. The system was chosen bcause, "It would give them the comfort they sought, be highly economical to run, have safe operation, and would be a good neighbor in terms of absence of noise and visibility."

Geothermal provides comfort and dependability at -40F. Spotlight. WaterFurnace International, Inc., Case Study 21.

Summary: 39,600 sq. ft. (10 buildings), Blue River Resort in B.C. with a closed loop-vertical bore system. The owners wanted, "a heating and cooling system that was environmentally friendly, didn't burn fossil fuels, had no venting, and was comfortable and dependable."

Geothermal Ice Plant Efficiently Replaces Aging Ammonia System. Case Study. Natural Resources Canada, Vol. 1(3), April 2000.

Summary: 1,170 sq. ft., Oliver, B.C. curling club with a geothermal heat pump system. According to Natural Resources Canada, "The installation cost paid for itself in energy savings alone in just three years." Author goes on to say, "Since its installation in 1994, the system has improved the overall efficiency and comfort of the club. Energy consumption is nearly halved. There is a reduction in daily operating and maintenance procedures and costs."

Heat Pump at Investors Cuts Costs by 65%. Power Smart: Profiles. Manitoba Hydro, No. 11, July 2001.

Summary: 38,000 sq. ft., Winnipeg, MB. office building with a ground source heat pump, earth energy system that heats and cools the building for only $9,000 per year (2001). One of the building's owners says, "It's very quiet in there and you get a fresh air feeling. Tenants appreciate the continuous supply of fresh, clean healthy air throughout the building."