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Choosing Geothermal Installation Contractor Owen Sound

Choosing Geothermal Installation Contractor Owen Sound

Choosing Geothermal Installation Contractor

When it comes time to choose a contractor to install a new heat pump in your home in the Owen Sound area, the internet can be a great resource. By looking for reviews or reading contractor websites, you can get a good idea of the quality of work that a particular contractor can provide. When you’ve landed on a contractor you’d like to contact, It’s important to ask the contractor questions about their experience and qualifications to ensure that they are the right fit for your project. Some questions you may want to ask include:

 

  • How long have you been installing heat pumps?
  • What type of training and certifications do you have in installing heat pumps?
  • What is your experience with this specific make and model of heat pump?
  • Can you provide me with references from past clients?
  • Do you have liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance?
  • Are you part of any national or provincial HVAC associations?

 

By taking the time to ask the contractor(s) these questions, their answers should give you an indication of their level of confidence and technical expertise in the type of work you are looking to do. If you have any doubts about finding the right questions, or the answers you receive, contact Evolved Thermal Energy and they’ll offer a second opinion.

We Love Geothermal Installations in the Owen Sound Area!

Owen Sound is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located at the mouth of the Sydenham River on Georgian Bay. Owen Sound is the seat of Grey County and has a population of 21,362 as of 2016. Owen Sound was founded in 1851 by John Scroggie, who named it after his superior, Edward William Owen. The settlement was later incorporated as a town in 1857 and then as a city in 1890. In its early days, Owen Sound served as an important transportation hub for the region, with connections to both railways and shipping routes. Today, it remains an important industrial center and commercial port. Owen Sound experiences four distinct seasons, with warm summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit), with January being the coldest month (-10 degrees Celsius / 14 degrees Fahrenheit) and July being the warmest month (21 degrees Celsius / 70 degrees Fahrenheit).

Greener Homes Program Switching to Heat Pump In Ontario

The Greener Homes program offers rebates up to $5600 and 0% interest loans up to $40,000 to help in your transition to a Geothermal Heat Pump. The program requires an Energuide energy audits process that will assess the building and offer recommendations to reduce energy demand. We recommend you make any envelope improvements first to reduce the building loads before transitioning to a heat pump. However, knowing that you plan to install a heat pump, homeowners should have a complete Heat Loss / Gain calculation done on their home first so you can get a complete picture. This process can optimize the heat pump selection to ensure the most cost-effective approach.

Evolved Thermal Energy Heat Pump Installer Network Ontario

If you’re from Owen Sound and Area, checkout our Owen Sound Geothermal Installation Page. At Evolved Thermal Energy, we help people with this process every day. Contact us via our Qualify form to get started today!

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Jeff Hunter

Co-Founder . Client & Contractor Manager

Jeff started in the HVAC industry in 2005, joining NextEnergy Inc., a fast-growing Canadian distributor of geothermal heat pump systems. Jeff honed his technical skills by applying his mechanical engineering background in systems design to providing training to installers and troubleshooting equipment in the field and remotely for installation contractors across Canada.

Following NextEnergy Inc., Jeff transitioned into conventional wholesale trade, working with HVAC equipment manufacturers and installation contractors for both residential and commercial applications. Working in this industry, it became apparent to Jeff that Heat Pump technologies were encountering bottlenecks getting to market through the traditional equipment distribution channels.

Jeff is committed to supporting the industry as a whole, he currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Geothermal Association, a not-for-profit industry association focused on advocating for GeoExchange technology in Canada. Jeff is also a part-time Professor with Conestoga College in the Renewable Energy Techniques and Applied Energy Management programs. He enjoys helping students find their career paths in renewable energy. Jeff also volunteers on various technical and community engagement committees. Jeff is committed to helping accelerate the adoption of ground source heat pumps in Canada.

Annie Hatherton

Co-Founder . Accounting & Finance Manager

Annie has renewable energy in her blood. Her family has been in involved in the ground source heat pump industry since the early 80’s. She started working at NextEnergy Inc., the family Geothermal Heat Pump distribution business in 2006 after graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University. Annie held positions in warehousing, logistics, operations, eventually making her way into accounting.

In 2014, Annie joined ZON Engineering, a growing solar and high-performance buildings engineering consulting firm. She manages accounting and operations for both ZON Engineering and ZON Generation.

As Co-Founder and Partner in Evolved Thermal Energy Inc., Annie brings her vast hands-on Finance, Operations, and HR experience to help ETE grow.