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Geothermal Earth’s Energy Solution

Geothermal Earth’s Energy Solution. Craig A. Watts PE, LEED AP. Principal at MKK Consulting Engineers Consulting for 18 years Numerous Geothermal projects Multiple LEED Certified Projects. Geo 101. While the Earth travels through Space….. . Geo 101. …it absorbs Energy from the Sun.

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Geothermal Earth’s Energy Solution

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  1. Geothermal Earth’s Energy Solution

  2. Craig A. Watts PE, LEED AP Principal at MKK Consulting Engineers Consulting for 18 years Numerous Geothermal projects Multiple LEED Certified Projects

  3. Geo 101 While the Earth travels through Space…..

  4. Geo 101 …it absorbs Energy from the Sun

  5. Geo 101 This natural Energy Collection and Storage System captures nearly half of the Solar Energy falling on Earth… …thus maintaining a nearly Constant Temperature throughout the year just below the surface

  6. Geo 101 Water is an incredibly efficient medium for transporting Thermal Energy

  7. Geo 101 • Earth Energy ….It’s not New • Earth Energy System was Patented in 1912 in Switzerland • Residential System installed in Canada in 1950

  8. Geo 101 Heat Pumps Systems are Reliable Mr. Bill Loosley installed geothermal system in his home in Burlington, ON in 1950

  9. Geo 101 Compressor was initially powered by hand crank diesel motor… changed to electric motor (still being used!!) in 1953 when his wife couldn’t start it Heat Pump Systems are Reliable

  10. Geo 101 Geothermal Heat Pump Systems combine Sun, Earth and Water using proven technology… … to create “the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective space-conditioning system” (according to U.S. EPA 1993)

  11. Geothermal Heat Pump Efficiency One unit of energy from the grid Yields: 4-6 units of energy for the building Plus: 3-5 units of energy from the earth 400-600% Efficient

  12. Geothermal Heat Pumps are the Most Efficient way to convert Green Energy into Heating, Cooling and Water Heating Making the most effective use of this precious resource

  13. Geothermal Systems can be Classified as: Solar Geothermal Renewable Alternative Demand-Side Conservation Energy-Efficiency Zero-Ozone Depleting Environmentally Responsible

  14. Geothermal Heat Pump Advantages

  15. No Fossil Fuel • Improves safety • Eliminates service lines, flues, outside air intakes • No site emissions • No Outdoor Units • Better aesthetics • No noise • No vandalism or theft concerns • Long Equipment Life • Factory sealed systems • Indoor installation – no exposure to the elements • Moderate compressor loading vs. air-source systems • Self Contained Compact Units • Easy to install within the building • Upflow, horizontal, or downflow single-package units • Split system and water-to-water units available

  16. Geothermal systems are at work in thousands of buildings throughout the world The Oklahoma State Capitol uses over 600 geothermal heat pumps

  17. The payback on Geothermal Systems is many times faster than solar PV

  18. Our Planet is under Assault from many Forces

  19. 43% of U.S. Carbon Emissions 39% of U.S. Primary Energy Consumption Industry 377 MMTC (25%) Buildings 658 MMTC (43%) Transportation 482 MMTC (32%) 71% of U.S. Electricity Global Pressures 53% of U.S. Natural Gas 1970-2020 (Exxon Mobile Projection) Buildings are the Major Contributor

  20. There are Many Solutions

  21. Geothermal Heat Pumps are one of the Most Effective and Deployable and… … produce the lowest carbon dioxide emissions, including all source effects, of all available space-conditioning technologies(EPA, 1993)

  22. Using a Single Geothermal Heat Pump is Equivalent to Planting an Acre of Trees

  23. Using A Single Geothermal Heat Pump Is Equivalent to Taking Two Cars off the Road

  24. Since their introduction in the 1980’s, nearly 1 million Geothermal Heat Pumps have been installed in the United States This is the equivalent to planting 1 million acres of trees, and of taking Two Million cars off the road

  25. Equity Value Added • Noise Reduction

  26. Equity Value Added • Noise Reduction • Environmentally friendly

  27. Equity Value Added • Noise Reduction • Environmentally friendly • Reduced maintenance cost

  28. Equity Value Added • Noise Reduction • Environmentally friendly • Reduced maintenance cost • Easier maintenance

  29. Equity Value Added • Noise Reduction • Environmentally friendly • Reduced maintenance cost • Easier maintenance • Reduced operating cost

  30. Equity Value Added • Noise Reduction • Environmentally friendly • Reduced maintenance cost • Easier maintenance • Reduced operating cost • Increased value for resale

  31. Who is Driving the Selection • Engineers • Architects • Clients • End users • City, State and National Mandates

  32. Case Study The Sanctuary Club House and Condominiums

  33. Case Study The Sanctuary Clubhouse and Condo’s 25 High-end Fractional ownership condominiums Geothermal Lake loop system in affluent pond (poop-loop) Water-to-Water heat pumps serving terminal water-to-air heat pumps in units No boiler or Chiller needed (noise and aesthetics) LEED Certified Silver Clubhouse Used no CFC or HCFC refrigerants

  34. Case Study The Sanctuary Clubhouse and Condo’s Performance Cut gas bill by 80% compared to the heating only system used in Phase one

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  37. Case Study Greybull Elementary School

  38. Case Study Greybull Elementary School 36,000 sf Horizontal ground loop Air to Air Heat Recovery Units No boiler or Chiller needed (noise and aesthetics) Registered for LEED NC Silver Used no CFC or HCFC refrigerants Exceeded ASHRAE 90.1 by 38%

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  41. QuestionsContact informationCraig A. WattsPrincipalMKK Consulting Engineers, Inc.Office PH 303-796-6005Cell Ph 303-523-6086e-mail cwatts@mkkeng.com

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