The Andover Energy Group, a local organization of volunteers, conducted its Geothermal Workshop on April 6 in the Andover Town Hall meeting room.
The workshop was presented by two experts in the field who explained the “magic” of residential geothermal energy systems, which capture the nearly constant 50- to 55-degree temperature trapped below the earth’s surface and use it to heat and cool the home.
Bill Wenzel of Bill Wenzel Heating and Air Conditioning, a certified installer and member of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association, along with Dan Grace of Capital Well Clean Water Center, one of New Hampshire’s most experienced geothermal well installers, provided and illustrated a “Geothermal 101” session.
The audience of 26 people seemed very interested in the presentation, which was extremely informative and allowed for a lively discussion. Many very pertinent questions were answered in depth and with candor by both presenters.
Literature pertinent to geothermal applications, as well as other energy conservation material, was readily available, and refreshments were enjoyed by all.
The Andover Energy Group appreciates all who attended and looks forward to further enhancing the knowledge base for sustainable energy use.
The workshop can now be viewed in a video that can be accessed at any time at Andover.NH.us. The one-and-a-half-hour program was produced by local videographer Tina Cotton for the town’s local cable channel, Comcast Channel 8.
The video of the workshop is also available here: