View the Geothermal Monitoring system for an operating EarthLinked installation. This particular system provides the comfort of both radiant heat (in-floor) and forced air cooling from one EarthLinked Geothermal Unit. A typical installation utilizes forced-air for both heating and cooling (the radiant heat option was an upgrade for this particular installation).
Calculate Monthly Cost to Operate:
When viewing the monitoring system, the "Total KWh" for the month will assist in calculating the utility (electric) cost to run this particular system for the particular month being monitored:
Example:
Total KWh (for the month) = 300
Cost of Electricity: assume $0.12/KWH
(Alpena area)**
Monthly System Operating Cost (electricity)
= 300 KWh x $0.12/KWH = $36
** Utility rates may be much lower in other areas where utility companies offer a greatly reduced rate with all-electric homes utilizing a geothermal system. This provides an even greater increase in savings.
