Nights are cooler than the daytime, except for the rare occasion. Even in the summer, the outdoor air can reach your desired cooling temperature. So take advantage of the cooler times and help the energy efficiency of your home. So let the cool air flow into your home and create a ventilated space. 

Current trends involving life with a minimal carbon footprint has supported the development and implementation of renewable technologies around the globe.  Albeit slowly, commitment by large corporation to adopt new, green technology as well as incentives from both the federal and state level are making the technology more affordable and available to the average consumer.  

Every modern day house has a heat pump, whether they realize it or not.  In fact Americans use this item every day, it is the refrigerator.  Stand barefoot in front of your refrigerator, you will notice warmth on your toes, but when you open the refrigerator the inside is quite cold.  A geothermal heat pump works on the same principle.  In fact it also shares many of the same components; the compressor, the condenser, the evaporator, and the expansion valve. 

You maybe surprised to know just how efficient and possibly more importantly, CHEAP, some houses can be to live in.  A 1,400² foot home in Hudson Falls, NY has been built to energy star standards and the stats don't lie.  Last year it cost $210 to heat the home.  There are many facets to the equation that make this possible and a geothermal system installation is a very important one.