
Geothermal Heat Pumps - Department of Energy
Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), take advantage of the constant temperature of the shallow earth (40°-70°F/4.5°-21°C) to efficiently exchange temperatures, heating homes in the winter and cooling …
Geothermal Heat Pumps | Geothermal HVAC | Carrier
Geothermal heat pump systems tap into the energy right in your own backyard—transferring heat to or from the earth to heat and cool your home. No matter what the weather is like outside, geothermal …
Geothermal Heat Pump: How It Works - This Old House
Oct 8, 2024 · Geothermal heat pumps operate on simple thermodynamic principles, transferring heat between your home and the earth through a network of underground pipes. This process is far more …
Geothermal Heat Pumps - ENERGY STAR
Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) are among the most efficient and comfortable heating and cooling technologies currently available, because they use the earth's natural heat to provide heating, …
Understanding Geothermal Heat Pumps and Geothermal Networks
A geothermal heat pump (also called a ground-source heat pump or GSHP) connects a single home or building to a loop of pipes buried underground. This system uses the earth’s consistent temperature …
Geothermal heat pump | Description, Mechanism, Design, Advantages ...
A geothermal heat pump (GHP) is a heating and cooling system that takes advantage of the relatively stable moderate temperature conditions within the first 300 meters (1,000 feet) below Earth’s surface …
Geothermal Ground Source Heat Pumps
Geothermal HVAC systems are becoming common features of eco-friendly homes and communities as part of the growing green building movement. Unlike ordinary heating and cooling systems, …
How Does a Geothermal Heat Pump Work? Complete 2025 Guide
Jul 31, 2025 · What Is a Geothermal Heat Pump? A geothermal heat pump, also known as a ground-source heat pump (GSHP), is an energy-efficient heating and cooling system that exchanges heat …
2025 U.S. Geothermal Market Report | NLR
Jan 12, 2026 · The 2025 U.S. Geothermal Market Report delivers an in-depth update on the state of geothermal energy in the United States by expanding on the 2021 U.S. Geothermal Power …
Geothermal heat pumps - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Dec 27, 2022 · Geothermal heat pumps use the earth's constant temperature to heat and cool buildings. Geothermal heat pumps transfer heat from the ground (or water) into buildings during the winter and …