If you want to be warm in February and comfortably cool during hazy, hot and humid summer days and save on energy costs – buying by price should not be the deciding factor.

The old adages are most apropos in choosing a Geo system and Renewable Energy Professional – “you get what you pay for’ and must ‘compare apples to apples’ before signing on the dotted line. Only too often, homeowners are influenced by price and fail to realize by buying the lower estimates generally translates to an undersized system which ultimately, will not deliver the comfort or efficiencies promised by Geothermal.

Q. What is Total Green’s methodology or process in designing renewable energy systems?

TOTAL GREEN’S proven process provides each and every home and property an energy efficient solution within budget and structural restrictions. Each process and budget varies on whether it’s a new construction or a retrofit.

In broad strokes, we employ the following methodology for residential or commercial properties:

Initially, geothermal systems may cost more to install than ordinary combustion systems - in many cases not much more. But up-front costs are only a small part of the story when you consider the rising costs of all fuel, there really isn’t much of a choice. Factor in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over 5, 10 or 15 years, and it becomes a sound investment.

In new construction, payback is 4-5 year – in retrofits as little as 7 years. Installing a geothermal system instead of even the most efficient boiler or furnace, is the sensible decision. As soon as you install a TOTAL GREEN Geothermal System, you no longer pay for oil, natural gas or propane....fuel bills cease. In most cases, this is a minimum of 15% return on investment.

Recharging a DX geo system
Once the system is charged and in operation, there is no reason to add to or remove refrigerant, ever. Like a home refrigerator, leaks are highly unlikely and recharging isn’t necessary.  In the event of a leak, however, the system can be recharged.

According to the DEC, R-407C is non-toxic and non-flammable and not dangerous in a geothermal application where spills are unlikely. 

According to the Department of Energy, surveys illustrate a high level of satisfaction with geothermal heating/cooling systems compared to conventional systems. In fact, over 95% of all GHP users would recommend a geothermal system to their friends and family.
TOTAL GREEN Testimonials
(source: “Space Conditioning: The Next Frontier,” EPA 430-R-93-004)

Installing a geothermal system is equivalent to planting 750 trees -- or removing 2 cars off the road – or 20,000 pounds or more of CO2 will not be spewed into the atmosphere annually.

Copper is an element and does not corrode. In fact, archeologists have discovered artifacts made from cooper in the Byzantine era that are more than a 1,000 years old. These artifacts are well preserved with very little degradation.

Copper tubing is a superior heat conductor— proven more reliable over long term use and much more efficient than plastic. This conductivity enables copper systems to work more efficiently with smaller-diameter tubes, so bore holes are smaller, reducing excavation and installation costs.

Homeowners should be more concerned about propylene glycol fluid (anti-freeze) based systems which are prone to leakage and are proven harmful to the environment. In fact, it is illegal to change your car anti-freeze without disposing of the anti-freeze properly – you can no longer pour this anti-freeze on the ground.

Geothermal provides even temperature heating in winter, lower humidity cooling in summer, MIRV high efficiency filtration and hot water all year round.

‘DX’ Geothermal requires only one heat exchange transfer, compared to the two step transfer in water-based systems demanding about twice as much energy consumption – ‘DX’ 30% more efficient than any other geothermal system.

Water loop requires a water pump - ‘DX’ does not. ‘DX’ runs on the same scientific principle as a Refrigerator, the most reliable appliance in the home.

Water loop involves invasive excavating and expensive deep well drilling – ‘DX’ does not, only small bore holes.

Water based systems use plastic tubing in which a water/glycol, anti-freeze or alcohol solution is circulated this presents a serious problem in the event of a leak, this is not an uncommon occurrence for water based systems. - ‘DX’ distributes an environmentally friendly refrigerant through copper tubing. Copper tubing is a superior heat conductor and is far less likely to leak - proven more reliable and much more efficient than plastic.

Typically water based systems are used for buildings taller than 5 stories and large structures more than 100,000 sq. ft.

‘DX’ applications include Residential and Small and Medium Commercial structures up to 5 stories. In addition ‘DX’ specializes in a broad base of applications, Restaurants, Hotels, Sports Clubs, Spas, Public Schools, Dorms, Assisted Living Facilities, Churches, Multi-family dwellings, storage facilities and warehouses.