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Title: Commercial GSHPs: Benefits Belie Lack of Popularity

Journal Article · · ASHRAE Journal, 54(4):84-88
OSTI ID:1126364

This article discusses ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) for commercial building application as an alternative to conventional HVAC systems. A technology overview is presented as there are several types of GSHP and each has features making them better suited for certain building and lot types in addition to location climate. The article concludes with potential energy and cost savings offered by GSHPs and a brief market overview.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1126364
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-89626; BT0302000
Journal Information:
ASHRAE Journal, 54(4):84-88, Journal Name: ASHRAE Journal, 54(4):84-88
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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