Geothermal and Solar PV BLOG

Did you have geothermal installed in 2025, and is your accountant requesting a QMID for your Federal Tax Credit Form 5695? We have had multiple calls this year from customers and accountants alike asking for this elusive PIN related to their geothermal installation. Per guidance from WaterFurnace, a QMID is not required for Geothermal heat […]

A Weather-Based Explanation Using Real Data from January 2025 vs. January 2026 in Rochester New York If your heating bill was higher than expected this January, you’re not imagining it, and you’re certainly not alone. Across Western New York, homeowners using geothermal heat pumps, electric heat, natural gas, propane, and fuel oil are all seeing […]

If you’ve been researching geothermal heating and cooling, you’ve probably noticed one thing pretty quickly: the terminology can feel overwhelming. Closed loops, COPs, vertical bores… it’s a lot, especially if you’re just trying to figure out whether geothermal is right for your home or building. As a geothermal installation company, our job isn’t just to […]

The hotel is a 150-room property located in Geneva, New York, and has been heated and cooled by a geothermal system since its installation in 1997. Each guest room is served by a dedicated forced-air geothermal heat pump, while a centralized water-to-water geothermal system supports the building’s domestic hot water needs. The system is connected […]

If you’re planning a new home or building in New York starting in 2026, you’re entering the “electric‑first” era of heating (and cooling). As a geothermal installer who has been working with builders, architects, and homeowners across the state, I want to walk you through what the upcoming code changes mean, why geothermal systems offer a […]

New York State has just doubled the cap on its residential geothermal tax credit from $5,000 to $10,000 for systems placed in service after July 1 2025, making clean, renewable heating and cooling even more accessible for homeowners across the state. What Is the NYS Geothermal Tax Credit? New York’s Residential Ground Source Heat Pump […]

In this post, we’ll walk you through the various geothermal incentives available in New York State, including federal and state-level rebates, as well as utility-specific programs that make geothermal systems more accessible. Clean Heat Rebate Program – For Public Utility Customers (National Grid, NYSEG or RG&E in Western New York) New York State offers the […]

Are you interested in making the transition from a fossil fuel based heating system to a geothermal heat pump but don’t understand the available incentives? We are here to help! Today, we are addressing the National Grid Geothermal Heat Pump Incentives available customers in Western New York! Geothermal Incentives and Rebates in National Grid Territory […]

Have you ever wondered what the inside of your geothermal well looks like? Check out this video from Allegheny Instruments, Inc. that uses their Dual-Scan micro GeoVISION Borehole Camera to explore the depths below earth! You can check out more videos like these on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@alleghenyinstrumentsinc.

In rural areas, homeowners often rely on propane or oil furnaces to heat their homes. But many are now choosing to replace their old heating systems with a more energy-efficient option: the geothermal heat pump system. If you’re thinking about making a propane furnace replacement or oil furnace replacement, here’s why upgrading to a geothermal […]