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ENERGY: Clean Energy Inc to supply geothermal energy to new Northern Alberta subdivision |
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(AlbertaIndex, April 17) --- Sacramento, California-based Clean Energy Inc said it has become the exclusive geothermal energy provider for a new 450-acre subdivision in northern Alberta.
Clean Energy will supply and install geothermal systems for each home within the new Wild Rose Estates acreage subdivision. The systems will include either horizontal, vertical, or pond ground loops, plus all in-home heat pumps for each home’s heating and cooling requirements. The company said no costly natural gas, propane, or other fossil fuels will be necessary to heat these homes. Indoor air quality shall be improved and there is no danger of exposure to carbon monoxide poisoning to homeowners.
“Becoming carbon neutral and exceeding Kyoto targets are the desires of many Albertans. Geothermal heat pumps are an excellent choice for average Canadians to participate and make a difference in addressing climate change,” said Harold Jahn, President and CEO of Clean Energy Inc. “We expect to see several thousand new geothermal systems installed within Alberta in the next decade.” Mr Jahn recently became certified as a geothermal installer through the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) of Oklahoma. Clean Energy Inc plans to have additional staff certified under IGSHPA in 2007 for the installation and design of additional geothermal systems. The ground remains warm throughout the year between 42-51 Fahrenheit (5-10 degrees Celsius). By using a geothermal heat pump system, this warm ground temperature is upgraded (concentrated) to a higher temperature for hot water and building heating requirements. In warmer periods of the year, the geothermal system removes excess heat from buildings for cooling. Clean Energy Inc says it can provide new residential subdivisions, industrial parks, schools, and public buildings an alternative to using oil, natural gas, or electricity for heating. Geothermal energy provides a clean renewable form of energy and tremendous savings on monthly utility bills.
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