Energy alternatives gaining popularity

That’s why increasing numbers of Canadians are looking for alternatives to fossil fuel systems for heating and cooling their homes. More and more are turning to geothermal heating, also known as geoexchange or earth energy, as a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly option.

The Canadian Geoexchange Coalition, or CGC, which represents the geoexchange industry in Canada, suggests that the market will continue to grow. It cites a 2002 Canadian Electricity Association market study that identified a $619 million annual potential market for geoexchange in Ontario alone, and suggests that the technology can save consumers between 35 and 70 per cent on their current heating bills.

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