Ground Source Heat Pumps at the U.S. Department of Energy -- An Update
- Key words
- Ground source heat pumps; U.S. Department of Energy; DOE Geothermal Technologies Program; DOE Building Technologies Program; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; GSHP; Recovery Act; ARRA; GTP; BTP
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 2010
- Session
- Geothermal heat pumps; Geothermal overviews; Financing; Ener
- Language
- English
Abstract
In this paper we report on recent progress in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) deployment program. We begin with a history of DOE funding support for GSHPs. We then discuss major elements of the current program, including overall public benefits. Finally we highlight features of the projects selected for awards. We conclude by discussing potential paths forward for DOE’s efforts in GSHP technology.
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