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CTI ---- - TT 16 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 23, 1993 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PLANNING A PROJECT? COMPUTER DRAWN PLANS HOMES & ADDITIONS | "efficiently designed plans can save you time and money." é Complete material list and 4 consulting service available 985-3060 ¢ 985-8012 VINYL SIDING 552% cron ALSO ... Soffit, Seamless Eavestroughing, Shutters & A Complete Line of Metal Siding Fhe Perfect Balance D4.5 Cove (white) (PITTTIRTEN --' Buchner Manufacturing Inc. 30004 Hwy. 48, PEFFERLAW 599 Steven Court, NEWMARKET 1-800-461-6455 705-437-1734 416-836-1033 ... when you install a WaterFumaces Geothermal System". Heating in winter, cooling in summer and plenty of hot water. The system uses the earth's natural geothermal energy from the ground, making N " it up to four times more energy-efficient than the environment. *(f you have an electrically heated home without natural gas available.) Soa us for details and oligibilty. UPERIO PLUMBING & HEATING Oshawa Cobourg (416) 723-3407 (416) 372-6666 Alternate energy options for heating and cooling Alternative energy options are undergoing a rebirth of in- terest. One alternative - geo- thermal heating and cooling - has been proven to be the most energy-efficient home environ- mental system. According to the industry, and claims backed by numerous geothermal-using homeowners, geothermal can save from 30 to 60 per cent on home conditioning bills while providing heating, cooling and hot water all from the same unit. Geothermal systems also benefit the world's environ- ment. Geothermal heating and cool- ing achieves its energy efficien- cy - how much energy a system consumes to produce one unit of heating or cooling - by tapping into the free, renewable energy stored within the earth and moving it into the home. This energy or heat is the result of the earth's ability to act as a giant solar collector, storing about 500 times more energy from the sun than the world is currently using. Geothermal heating and cool- ing systems have been installed in more than 100,000 homes across North America and hun- dreds of commercial properties, from schools and office build- ings to hospitals and manufac- turing plants. The technology is simple. Ge- othermal works on the basic fact that the underground tem- peratures all over North Ameri- ca remain relatively cons'ant throughout the year at about 50 degrees F., even though outdoor temperatures vary widely sea- son to season. In winter, water circulating through a "loop" of underground pipe absorbs this heat from the earth and carries it to the geothermal unit inside the home. This heat is extract- ed, compressed into a higher temperature and distributed throughout the home via a tra- ditional air duct system. In summer, the opposite oc- curs. Heat is removed from the home and transferred back to the cooler earth by way of the water-filled pipes. 1 works very much like a refrigerator, remov- ing enough of the warm air to lower the temperature to the NEW HOMES in Port Perry call 985-3060 985-8012 correct setting. During both the winter and summer, some of the heat being moved is diverted to the hot wa- ter tank. This allows the earth's energy to heat 50 to 75 per cent of the hot water free, saving a homeowner an average of sever- al hundred dollars each year. Geothermal systems, along with air-to-air heat pumps, are unique because they move heat to and from a home. Unlike tra- ditional heating systems, geo- thermal heating and cooling systems do not burn fuel to make heat. A geothermal sys- tem will produce anywhere from three to four units of heat for every unit of electricity needed to run the pump, com- pressor and fan. Therefore, it is 300 to 400 per cent efficient. Natural gas, propane, fuel oil and electric resistance are all less than 100 per cent efficient. Air-to-air heat pumps are about 200 per cent efficient but draw their heat from the air outside and not from the earth. According to current geother- mal homeowners, geothermal systems give them what they Custom Store Fixtures and Cabinets Trim Work Over 25 years Experience want most. Geothermal sys- tems are the most comfortable. They produce an even tempera- ture throughout the house with- out the draftiness often asso- ciated with fuel-burning heat systems. In addition, there are no flames, flues or fumes, and the systems are extremely quiet and easy to operate. Also, the home is attractive because there is no noisy, unsightly out- side equipment. Geothermal systems are quite beneficial to the environ- ment as well. Since there is no burning of fuel, geothermal sys- tems do not produce pollution. Electric utilities can eliminate brownouts and the building of new coal-fired, pollution- generating power plants. The world can reduce its depen- dence on oil by reducing the need for fossil fuels. Geothermal heating and cool- ing systems appear to be a very bright opportunity in an other- wise threatening energy situa- tion. 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