Geothermal Heat Pumps

Simple solutions to complex problems can be found all over and the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless displays one such example. When designing a new building, this non-profit knew they wanted to keep energy costs low in the future, in order to save every penny to help the people they serve. So, they built it with a geothermal heat pump which heats the air and water more efficiently than a traditional electric heater, by using the earth's natural temperature. The ground, below the frost line, hovers at 50 degrees, and the pump uses this to heat the air and water from the building.