- The document discusses using geothermal energy to heat and cool residential homes through a geothermal heat pump system. It describes how geothermal systems work by exchanging heat with the constant temperature below ground through closed or open loop systems. - The key advantages are that geothermal systems are environmentally friendly with zero emissions, can reduce energy usage for heating and cooling by up to 40%, and have low maintenance costs with an expected lifespan of over 50 years. - For a sample home of 1,283 square feet, a 2-ton geothermal unit with 300 feet of piping for a closed loop system would cost $12,000 but pay for itself within 15 years despite the high initial