Colorado Geo Energy & Heat Pump Association Events & News

Geothermal Heating and Cooling Innovations: Design, Financing and Regulation (23 May 2013)

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Co-spponsored by CoGEHPA and the American Ground Water Trust, this one day program is geared to potential end-users and professionals who design, install, inspect, approve, recommend or regulate geothermal systems. Geothermal is the technology of choice among those considering “green energy” options for commercial or residential installations. CoGEHPA Members receive discounted registration fees. Exhibit space available.

Key topics to be covered:

Status of the Geothermal Heat Pump Industry
Increasing Market Penetration through Public Policy
Drilling Techniques
Financing Innovations
Variable Frequency Drive Compressors
Hybrid Systems
Ground Loop and Net Zero Design
Commissioning and Monitoring

Who Should Attend: Energy company engineers, architects, planners & conservation commissioners, building code inspectors, environmental health professionals, home inspectors, water well contractors, HVAC professionals, real estate agents, home builders and developers, town officials (Conservation, Zoning, Planning), water testing specialists and developers.

Details and Registration

How to Design Ground Loop Heat Exchangers That Balance Cost, Capacity and Efficiency (04 Jun 2013)

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT

This FREE Webinar will provide insight on design considerations to properly size a ground heat exchanger. However, additional factors such as installation cost, energy efficiency and heating and cooling capacity of the geothermal heat pump units must also be considered in an iterative process. Often designers focus on one characteristic while not realizing the impact in another area. Project samples will be incorporated into the discussion.

This webinar will address:

- How to properly size a ground heat exchanger
- Additional factors to considered, uch as installation cost, engery efficiency, etc.
- Samples of past projects will be given

The webinar will also be available on demand for those who can't make the live presentation.

Presenter: Trey Austin, Geo-Energy Services

Geothermal In Action for Residential and Light Commercial Applications (27 Jun 2013)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:30:00 GMT

The goGeoNow Seminar Series travels to northwest Denver to give you a look at the application of geothermal heating and cooling for the Fairway Villas Clubhouse in the Oakwood Homes development at Green Valley Ranch near Denver International Airport. The development features energy efficient homes and a clubhouse that will utilize a 27 ton pond loop for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, pool heating and auxiliary snowmelt. A complimentary lunch will be provided, sponsored by WaterFurnace.

The Fairway Villas Clubhouse represents a major step forward in reducing energy use and environmental impact in light commercial structures, while demonstrating that green technology is good for business and the client. Geothermal heat pumps provide heating, cooling, domestic hot water and pool/spa heating for the entire building. This unique application uses thermal resources in a nearby pond on the Fairway Villas golf course to deliver the ultimate comfort at a low cost to the clubhouse members.

This lunch and learn seminar will provide a unique “see and feel” on-site learning experience which addresses misperceptions, payback and performance considerations of geothermal heat pumps in this residential and commercial applications. You will be able to tour the mechanical rooms and see how the system was constructed and installed. As a result, you will better understand the design considerations, constraints and opportunities Oakwood Homes faced implementing these high performance systems and the competitive advantage geothermal heating and cooling offers to developers and builders.

Registration is required due to limited seating.

Your Instructor: Al Wallace, Energy Environmental Corporation, Centennial, Colorado