Why geothermal heating?
Geothermal heating is ecological and affordable
Geothermal heating is like nature’s own embrace for your home’s warmth. It is renewable energy stored in the ground from the sun’s heat. Electricity is only needed for the heat pump to transfer the energy from the ground into the heated apartment. Geothermal energy not only warms your home and saves your wallet, it also cares for the environment by reducing your carbon footprint.
The savings from geothermal heating compared to an exhaust air heat pump are about 40% and compared to direct electric heating about 65%*. Annually, the cost benefit can easily amount to thousands of euros, depending on the heating system and electricity prices. Energy costs can be reduced even further by adding solar panels for an additional cost, as the apartments are pre-equipped for solar panel installation.
*Source: : Motiva’s comparison calculator for heating methods in detached houses . 90m2 detached house, 3 residents, energy consumption 11640 kWh/a.
Financial benefits of geothermal heating
Cost-efficiency: Of the most common heating solutions, geothermal heating is clearly the most economical energy source. Switching from direct electric heating to geothermal heating can reduce monthly heating costs by about 70%. The exhaust air heat pump, which is quite common in new apartments, is already much more economical than direct electric heating — yet geothermal heating still cuts costs by approximately 40% compared to an exhaust air heat pump Geothermal heating can therefore easily halve your heating expenses. You can easily compare the cost-efficiency of different heating systems using Motiva’s online comparison calculator for detached house heating methods.
Resale value: Home buyers appreciate geothermal heating In a 2022 survey by Kiinteistömaailma for real estate professionals , geothermal heating was rated the top selling point for detached and row houses. This can lead to better demand, a higher resale value, and faster sales for your property.
Long-term benefits of geothermal heating
Environmental friendliness: Geothermal heating is renewable energy stored in the ground, originating from the sun’s thermal radiation. Compared to traditional oil or electric heating, the CO₂ emissions of geothermal heating are less than half.
In Finland, about two-thirds of household energy consumption goes to space heating. Geothermal heating is therefore an excellent way to save energy and reduce the environmental and climate impact of your lifestyle.
Low maintenance: A geothermal system is relatively maintenance-free compared to oil or wood heating. It has a long service life and requires less maintenance and lower maintenance costs than more traditional systems. The system usually operates automatically and reliably, providing consistent heating throughout the year, with high efficiency even in winter.. No fuel storage is required — a major advantage compared to pellets, oil, or wood. The Earth itself serves as a vast energy reservoir.
