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user-inactivated · 2715 days ago · link · · parent · post: Google X spin off Dandelion to launch Geothermal HVAC in New York
From what I understand, the biggest expense is the installation of the loop system. Vertical means drilling which costs about $12/ft where I am now, and drilling happens in 20 ft increments. The pumps themselves we install can range from freakin' $200 to upwards of $2k - where some of the systems are just two high end pumps put together. Either way, the rebate program I shoulda linked helps with biting the bullet in the short term. On the side of Google... what I'm reading is that they are looking for a way to streamline installation and pumps for homes. I'm getting the same impression as you. Don't think it'll work out, but excited to see their brand enter the market.