Geothermal - A Product of Alliant Energy

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What It Is

Start here for an overview of geothermal energy. Includes economic and environmental benefits, system fundamentals, types of equipment and more.

Geothermal and You

Learn what geothermal can do for you - and the earth. Includes home and business owner benefits, economic advantages and environmental impact.

Geothermal Process

Geothermal technology takes advantage of the earth's natural heat-storing ability.

Equipment

A geothermal system include three main pieces of equipment: underground piping, a heat pump and an air-handling system.

Installation

In most cases, installation of a geothermal system is easy, especially when it's new construction or replacing another forced-air system.

Maintenance

Like any other heating and cooling system, good maintenance is a key part of getting the most value for your energy dollar.

Glossary

Find definitions for the technical terms you might hear from your builder or contractor.

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