Story: R.L. Baxter Building Corp. in operation for over 30 years, is known for his quality building in both commercial and residential projects.  During 1991 – 1994, he received recognition as one of the top 500 remodeling contractors in Duchess County by Qualified Remodeling Magazine.

Baxter indicates, “The cost of energy for heating and cooling office space has made property owners and developers reconsider traditional HVAC plans.” 

Baxter contacted the few local geothermal contractors and within three weeks narrowed the choices between two companies – each using different geothermal technologies and installation methods.  One company offered a deep well, closed water loop system driven by large pumps.  The installation required drilling 8,000 feet of cased wells in which more than 16,000 feet of plastic tubing encased in grout would be installed.   The tubing would circulate anti-freeze as the heat transfer medium. 

 “ . . . There are numerous types of geothermal systems.  I chose Total Green because they specialize in Direct Exchange (DX) geothermal, the most efficient technology.”  Says Baxter “. . .  I researched the various types of geothermal systems available and called in a few contractors to provide bids.  When I met with Total Green’s Paul Auerbach and Joe Dierna, I was impressed with their DX system, relative ease of installation and their expertise in design and construction.”  

Site preparation had already begun when Baxter, in conjunction with his HVAC subcontractor, began contacting geothermal installers. Heat load calculations were performed by the HVAC contractor and later confirmed by Total Green engineering.

Baxter expects “. . .  the system will save about $20,000 a year in heating and cooling by offsetting  4,000 gallons of oil that we would have burned each year just to heat the space.  Summer electrical use for air conditioning will also decline because of the extremely high efficiencies achieved by the system.”

“. . .The geothermal fields were built in the parking lot and covered by new environmentally friendly asphalt which allows drainage through the surface. This was no problem for Total Green, as this design would actually allow the geo fields to perform better.  As time was a consideration, Total Green started work immediately.   Within ten days, six (6) geothermal fields were drilled and installed without interrupting our schedule to build the parking lot.”

“In fact . . . ” Baxter comments “ . . . I believe so strongly in the Total Green system, I’m planning on installing it in my personal home.”

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