As the custom home market slowly comes back, many home builders are turning to alternative energy companies. There are several reasons that clients in the market for a custom home are interested in building their homes with alternative energy systems.
· Geothermal heat pumps greatly reduce the carbon footprint of a home
· Although the initial cost of installing a geothermal pump is high, the cost is usually recouped in the first few years through the savings in energy bills
· The government is offering huge tax credits for installing geothermal heat – up to 30% of the total cost in existing homes or new construction homes until 2016
· Both second homes and principal residence qualify for tax credits, although rental properties do not
If you are considering building a new home, or retrofitting your existing home with energy-efficient equipment, geothermal heat is an excellent choice in many cases. Contact Dan Schmied today [email protected] or 720-876-7166.
