Geothermal heating is coming to a new home community in Colorado, thanks to a partnership between Lennar and Dandelion Energy.
The homes in the Ken Caryl community in Littleton, Colorado – which will be both single family and townhomes – will feature individual home systems rather than a community-wide one for their geothermal heating.
Why it matters: Geothermal systems use the temperature of the ground to heat and cool the home, and will result in collective savings — around $30 million over 20 years compared to air-based systems, according to Builderonline.
Bigger Picture
wider use of geothermal pumps in Colorado could mean:
Lower energy bills for homeowners: high efficiency and grid-friendly performance reduces demand during peak times, helping all ratepayers.
Less strain on the state’s power grid: geothermal heat pumps have the potential to reduce electricity demand by up to 13% by 2050.
Tax credits and initiatives: the state of Colorado offers incentives, such as tax breaks and grants, that companies and individuals can take advantage of.
Job creation: Scaling GHPs to 36 million homes by 2050 will require a bigger, trained workforce and faster permitting and installation processes.
How it Works
Dandelion Energy, Lennar’s partner in implementing the geothermal systems, is installing them in two phases.
Exterior work (drilling boreholes): Takes place on the site before construction on individual homes
Interior implementation: Happens during the same phase during which workers would typically install a conventional air conditioner and furnace.
Bottom line: As major builders like Lennar embrace geothermal heating in new communities, homeowners stand to benefit from lower energy bills, valuable tax incentives, and a more resilient, future-ready home – all while helping ease the strain on the power grid.
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