If you are planning to live “off the grid” or just minimize your carbon footprint, you may be thinking about adding solar panels to your roof. Perhaps you want to install a storage battery in your basement as well, so you can charge up for free on sunny days and use that stored electricity for your own personal use later. Those are good steps to take, but you still have to provide for heating and cooling your home. For that, the most energy efficient system you can buy is a geothermal heat pump. Yes, such a system will cost more than a traditional system powered by oil, propane, natural gas or electricity. But it will more than pay for itself after a few years and put money in your pocket every year thereafter. It will also add value to your house when it comes time to sell. Read More.....