Saving so much money in energy costs and also helping the environment can be done by using geothermal pump. Installation of it costs a lot and that is the main reason why people think so much before their decision to install it for their home. Here are some facts that will help you understand it better:

The geothermal pump works like a fridge by transferring the heat from the ground to the house (or other way)
Upfront costs are scary and people are refusing to see all the benefits of its use and it is not a DIY project Lower operating costs -saves immediately 30-60% on your heating and 20-50% on cooling costs
Uses clean and renewable Sun energy

It can be installed in new construction and retrofit situations
Very quiet cooling system
Low maintenance and long-lived
More about the types and the installation ways, in the link bellow

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