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Northeast Iowa, Southwest Wisconsin and Northwest Illinois
Heartland Mechanical Contracting Home Services:
Heating, AC, Plumbing, Fireplace Installation & Repair,
Chimney Sweep & Repair, Air Duct Cleaning & Drone Services
Geothermal by Heartland Mechanical Contracting
Heartland Mechanical Contracting, Efficient and Sustainable Heating and Cooling Solutions
Whether you need standard maintenance, equipment repair, or a complete system installation, Heartland Mechanical Contracting has the expertise you need. Let us install a solution that uses the clean, renewable energy in your backyard to provide significant savings on heating, cooling, and hot water.
Geothermal Heating and Cooling
At Heartland Mechanical Contracting, we understand the tremendous potential of geothermal energy as a sustainable and efficient solution for heating and cooling. By harnessing the consistent temperatures beneath the earth’s surface, geothermal HVAC systems provide year-round heating and cooling for homes and businesses. Unlike conventional systems, geothermal installations significantly reduce electricity usage and eliminate harmful greenhouse gases associated with combustion systems. This approach not only conserves energy and reduces costs but also promotes environmental preservation.
Choose Heartland Mechanical Contracting for your geothermal heating and cooling needs and experience the advantages of this innovative, eco-friendly technology.
Geothermal Tax Credits & Incentives
Iowa
In Iowa, the state offers a Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit. This credit is equal to 20% of the federal residential energy-efficient property tax credit for geothermal heat pumps. Homeowners who install a geothermal system can apply for this credit with the Iowa Department of Revenue. The federal credit, which is 30%, applies through 2032, then decreases to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034 (Iowa Geothermal Association) (Wipfli).
Illinois
In Illinois, homeowners can take advantage of the federal Residential Clean Energy Credit, which provides a 30% tax credit for the installation of geothermal systems through 2032. This credit is non-refundable but can be carried forward to future tax years if it exceeds the current year's tax liability (GAOI) (IRS.gov).
Wisconsin
Wisconsin also benefits from the federal Residential Clean Energy Credit. This credit offers a 30% reduction in the cost of installing a geothermal system, applicable to systems installed through 2032, with the same phase-down schedule as mentioned above. Additionally, homeowners should explore any state or local incentives that may further reduce costs (Wipfli) (IRS.gov).
For more detailed information, you can refer to the resources provided by the respective state geothermal associations and the IRS.
Understanding Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Geothermal Heating and Cooling, also known as Geo-exchange, Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP), Ground Source Heat Exchange, or Ground Source Heating and Cooling, all refer to the same technology. Despite the various names, they all describe the same efficient and sustainable system for heating and cooling your home or building.
It’s important not to confuse geothermal heating and cooling with geothermal power production. A geothermal power plant generates electricity using the extreme temperatures of the earth’s core. In contrast, geothermal heating and cooling use the consistent temperature of the earth’s crust to regulate the temperature in a building. There is no electricity generation or lava involved in this process.
Constant Ground Temperatures
Despite changes in weather, ground temperatures remain a constant mid-50s° Fahrenheit all year round. Geothermal systems work by taking advantage of the fact that the ground beneath our feet is warmer than the outside air in the winter and cooler in the summer. By inserting a series of small pipes into the ground, heat can be transferred to and from your home. This process involves transporting heat rather than creating it, so no fuel is burned.
Key Components of a Geothermal System
A geothermal system consists of two main components:
Heat Pump: The indoor unit known as the heat pump.
Ground Loop: The underground pipes that connect to the heat pump.
Winter Operation: During the winter, the ground loop circulates water which absorbs heat from the earth and returns it to the indoor heat pump. The heat pump extracts the heat from the liquid and distributes it throughout your home as warm air. The water, now cooler after heat extraction, is re-circulated to collect more heat from the ground.
Summer Operation: In the summer, the indoor heat pump extracts heat from your home, leaving behind cool air for air conditioning. The removed heat is rejected into the earth through the ground loop. The water, now warmer after absorbing the heat, returns to the earth to dissipate the heat.
Choose geothermal heating and cooling for a sustainable, efficient, and reliable way to maintain comfort in your home or building throughout the year.
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