Is your home geothermal-ready?
Geothermal heating and cooling systems offer unbeatable energy efficiency, longevity, and environmental benefits. But the truth is, they only make sense in homes that can handle that efficiency.
At E3 INNOVATE, we help homeowners take a step back from the hype and make sure the rest of their home is ready to support a geothermal system, or whether another upgrade should come first.
What Geothermal Does—and Doesn’t—Do
Geothermal heat pumps use the consistent temperature just under the earth’s surface to transfer heat from the ground instead of the air, offering exceptional energy savings and consistent indoor temperatures. Geothermal can help reduce the energy required for both water heating and space heating, and can transform the energy profile of a home, making it more resilient to high energy prices. Geothermal heat pumps can also be combined with solar battery backup systems for self-sufficient, off-grid living.
We start with a Home Diagnostic Assessment before recommending geothermal heating and cooling, or any other advanced system, because even the best geothermal system won’t deliver those benefits if your home has:
A leaky pressure boundary and thermal envelope (poor insulation and air sealing)
Poorly sealed ducts
No humidity control
Oversized or mismatched equipment
When Geothermal Heat Pumps Work Best
We’re big fans of geothermal systems and even have them in our own homes. But they’re not a silver bullet. They perform best in homes that already have:
- A sealed crawlspace
- Effective insulation and air sealing
- Proper ventilation and/or air filtration
- Ductwork that is properly sized, sealed, and balanced
- A thoughtful approach to humidity management
If those fundamentals aren’t in place, we help you prioritize. Often, geothermal becomes a second- or third-phase improvement after we’ve addressed the building envelope and HVAC design.
Thinking Geothermal in Nashville? Call Us First
We regularly get calls from people who’ve heard about geothermal heat pumps or seen rebates advertised, but aren’t sure where to start. Our role is to help you decide if geothermal heating and cooling is right for your home and budget. If it is, we’ll guide you through the design, coordination, and implementation process. If it’s not, we’ll help you find a smarter upgrade that will give you better results right now.
We can work with local geothermal installers, builders, or your design-build team to ensure everything works together seamlessly.
