THE SKILLINGS BLOG

Homeowners tend to take for granted that their well is producing plenty of high-quality water, but private wells can see a reduction in their output over time and water levels can decrease in times of drought.

Installing a geothermal heating system in Massachusetts just got a lot cheaper. A new program overseen by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (Mass CEC) will provide $30 million in rebates over the next five years to fund the installation of clean, cost-effective heating and cooling systems in homes and businesses across the state.

Consumers today have many options when it comes to heating and cooling their homes. Traditional air conditioners and heating systems are historically popular options, but with green energy making its name with full force, solar, wind, and geothermal energy sources are great options for homeowners.

Geothermal heating systems are a small part of the home heating segment, but because of its many advantages, it’s a quickly growing choice for home heating.

Corrosive water is a condition where the water quality dissolves metals from the metallic plumbing it flows through at an excessive rate. Corrosivity is caused by low pH values, low alkalinity, a higher specific conductivity and a higher temperature of water.