Geothermal Heat Pump Systems


Geothermal or ground source heat pumps are electrically powered systems that take advantage of the earth's relatively constant temperature to provide heating, cooling, and hot water for buildings. Tower Engineering has designed geothermal heat pump systems for schools, residential facilities, and offices. Our representative experience includes:
Millcreek Township School District J.S. Wilson Middle School Erie, Pennsylvania $25 million Addition/Renovation New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. New Enterprise, Pennsylvania New $5 million Corporate Headquarters Saint Francis University New Christian Hall Residence Hall New $5 million Student Residence/Conference Building Holy Sepulcher Church Glade Run, Pennsylvania New $3.8 million Church Sisters of Saint Joseph Erie, Pennsylvania New $2 million Office/Conference Building Berkeley County Board of Education Martinsburg, West Virginia New Elementary School	Benefits of Geothermal Low Energy Consumption Potential to Lower Energy Costs Low Maintenance Cost Minimal Mechanical Space No Flue No Visible or Noisy Exterior Equipment Simple Control System Good Candidates for Geothermal All Electric Sites High Gas Utility Rates Low Electric Utility Rates Availability of Preferred All-Electric Utility Rate Individual Metering Adequate Acreage On-Site Pond