Helpful Resources and Links

US & Canadian Government Agencies

www.dsireusa.org
Database of US State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

www.eere.energy.gov/geothermal
US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy website includes geothermal information and education for consumers, DOE blog to ask questions, database on funded programs, and incentives.

www.energy.gov
US Department of Energy

www.energystar.gov
US EPA listing of all companies (including heat pump manufacturers) who are Energy Star Partners, plus much more.

http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca
Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) of Canada manages the ecoEnergy Efficiency Initiative, Center of Excellence for energy conservation and efficiency. Lists Canadian federal, provincial, territorial and municipal incentive programs.

Geothermal Heat Pump
Organizations / Websites

www.ahri.org
American Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) certifies heating, AC and geothermal efficiencies; has a database of certified companies and products.

www.csa.ca
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

www.geoexchange.ca
Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) promotes training, accreditation and certification to CSA standards.

www.geoexchange.org
Geothermal Exchange Organization

www.geoexchangebc.ca
GeoExchange BC, a non-profit organization located in British Columbia.

http://geoheat.oit.edu
Geo-Heat Center at the Oregon Institute of Technology Center

www.greenbuildingtalk.com
Find homeowner questions, reports on experiences, info on heat pumps, comments on companies, etc.

www.heatpumpcentre.org
International Energy Agency's information service to accelerate use of heat pumps, conferences, newsletters, workshops, etc..

www.heatspring.com
HeatSpring Learning Institute

www.igshpa.okstate.edu
International Ground Source Heat Pump Association

www.nahbgreen.org
National Green Building Program by the National Home Builders Association