a thoughtful web.
Good ideas and conversation. No ads, no tracking.   Login or Take a Tour!
comment by kleinbl00
kleinbl00  ·  2698 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Google X spin off Dandelion to launch Geothermal HVAC in New York

GSHPs make a lot of sense if you're willing to eat the equipment costs.

    Installation of a Dandelion system would cost a homeowner between $20,000 to $25,000 upfront, or between $160 to $180 a month over 20 years, the company said.

That's a leeeeeetle system, I bet.





user-inactivated  ·  2697 days ago  ·  link  ·  

From what I understand, the biggest expense is the installation of the loop system. Vertical means drilling which costs about $12/ft where I am now, and drilling happens in 20 ft increments. The pumps themselves we install can range from freakin' $200 to upwards of $2k - where some of the systems are just two high end pumps put together. Either way, the rebate program I shoulda linked helps with biting the bullet in the short term.

On the side of Google... what I'm reading is that they are looking for a way to streamline installation and pumps for homes. I'm getting the same impression as you. Don't think it'll work out, but excited to see their brand enter the market.