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Geothermal Systems and How They Work
Feb
27
9:00 am

Art of Being Green Energy Workshop and Luncheon
Geothermal Systems and How They Work

EVENT DATE: Saturday February 27, 2010
REGISTRATION COST: $40.00 per person (pre-registration is required)

LOCATIONS:
1) 404 Pretty Drive, Hopetown - Geothermal Closed Loop System – 4 Ton
2) 193 Pretty Drive, Hopetown - Geothermal closed Loop submersed in water- 4 Ton
3) 131 Mill Street, Lanark - Geothermal closed Loop – 12 Ton

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

Sales of Energy saving geothermal systems that heat and cool buildings are booming in Ontario, thanks to government incentives and concern over rising fuel and electricity prices. These systems harness energy that lies naturally in the ground reducing fossil fuel or electricity use. A home that converts to geothermal from oil or electric resistance heating can cut heating and cooling costs by up to 70 percent.

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