Kyle Gargaro, editorial director, The ACHR NEWS, traveled to Oklahoma City to talk with Climate Control Group COO Kevin McNamara about the state of the geothermal industry.

Norton Commons is a massive community development project consisting of single and multi-family home units as well as local business town centers. Units are individually designed and built with renewable geothermal heating and cooling systems.

The residential heating showcase is designed to help HVAC contractors learn about the new heating equipment that is available for the upcoming cooler months.

Homeowner demand for heat pumps has reached an all-time high and is expected to continue growing as technology evolves to bring year-round effective temperature control to even the coldest climates in North America.

The Inflation Reduction Act’s major incentive for the installation of a qualified geothermal system is a 30% federal clean energy credit, which can be used at filing time to offset taxes owed or add to any refund.

This Michigan home is proof that even when achieving high-level green building standards, more can be done to improve sustainability.

When it comes to moisture control, sizing the heat pump correctly is the most effective step an HVAC contractor can take.

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Though geothermal systems can cost several times more than traditional HVAC units, the energy savings may be substantial.

As the U.S. moves toward electrification, heat pumps are becoming more popular, which will likely increase sales in the coming years. The key is to know which type of heat pump will work best for an application, as there is a wide range of equipment from which to choose.