Installing a GeoSmart Energy system in a typical home is the environmental equivalent of planting 750 trees—or taking two cars off the road. That's because our systems don't burn fossil fuels, and they don't emit carbon dioxide, which has been associated with the greenhouse effect and global warming.

The Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium says current geothermal systems save more than 14 million barrels of crude oil every year. And because the only energy needed to run geothermal systems is a small amount of electricity, they reduce the need for new coal-powered electric power plants. Result? Cleaner air and less acid rain.

Ever heard of the one-tonne challenge? Every time you drive a car, take out the garbage, heat or cool your home, or do anything else that uses energy from fossil fuels you contribute to greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) that cause climate change. For the average Canadian, that's more than 5 tonnes of GHGs a year. Add it up. Together, individual Canadians contribute more than a quarter of the country's total greenhouse gas emissions. By using a GeoSmart Energy system in your home, you could reduce not only your GHG emissions but also other emissions that contribute to air pollution and smog. We know that smog-causing pollutants are increasing our health care costs, affecting productivity and contributing to crop damage. Your efforts to reduce GHGs will give us cleaner air and healthier communities