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    • Installer Partners
    • Case Studies
    • Home Energy and Heat Pump FAQs
  • Focus Areas
    • Workforce Training >
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      • Renewable Heat Now
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      • Air-to-Water Project
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webinars

Did you miss a HeatSmart LIVE webinar? They are available to watch on-demand at your convenience. 

Case Studies
Clean Energy topics

Installer Case Study Webinars

Whole-home Retrofit & Air Source Heat Pumps by Snug Planet

Snug Planet presented a case study of a recent project in Tompkins County. The homeowner called Snug Planet to explore replacing her older oil boiler with air source heat pumps.
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  • 0:0:0         Introduction by Lisa Marshall, HeatSmart Tompkins Co-Director
  • 0:5:22          Case Study of a Tompkins County Homeowner’s Transition from Oil Boilers to Air Source Heat Pumps by Jon Harrod, President of Snug Planet
  • 0:26:42        Explanation of the HeatSmart Tompkins Enrollment Process by Lisa Marshall, HeatSmart Tompkins Co-Director
  • 0:28:20        Q&A Session with Lisa Marshall, Jon Harrod, and Jonathan Comstock, HeatSmart Tompkins Director

Geothermal Heat Pump Installation by Dailey Geothermal

Dailey Electric presented a case study of a homeowner who bought his home over 15 years ago and installed a wood burning outdoor boiler, and was ready to stop chopping wood by switching to a geothermal system. 
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  • 0:0:0            Introduction by Ryan Dailey, President of Dailey Electric
  • 0:2:07          Case Study of a Homeowner’s Switch from a Wood-Burning Outdoor Boiler to a Geothermal Heat Pump System by Ryan Dailey, President of Dailey Electric
  • 0:18:45        Explanation of the HeatSmart Tompkins Enrollment Process by Lisa Marshall, HeatSmart Tompkins Co-Director
  • 0:19:39        Q&A Session with Lisa Marshall, Ryan Dailey, and Jonathan Comstock, HeatSmart Tompkins Director
  • 0:32:05        NY State Policy Initiatives and Geothermal Incentives by Lisa Marshall and Scott Smith, Renewable Heating and Cooling at NYSERDA

​Whole-home Retrofit & Geothermal Heat Pumps by Halco

Halco presented a case study of an 1880s farmhouse. They installed a 5 ton Geostar Sycamore ground source system connected to a horizontal loop.  The insulation work was done by Snug Planet.
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​0:00 - 3:34) Introduction to HeatSmart
Statewide campaigns
Who/What is HeatSmartTompkins?
COVID-19 protocols

(3:34 - 8:01) Halco with Matt Dennis
Who/What is Halco?

(8:01 - 13:08) Introduction to the Retrofit (1880’s Farmhouse)
Initial Performance Upgrade
Problems (water issues, high air leakage) 
Solutions (sump pump drain, insulation and air sealing by SnugPlanet)
Results: Happy Homeowners!

(13:08 - 16:53) Mechanicals and Heat Pump Installation
    Problems (oil furnace/electric water heater, space, undersized ductwork, electrical service)
    Solutions (ground source installation, modified ductwork, airsource water heater, 200amp electrical upgrade)
    Results: NO MORE OIL 

(16:53 - 19:13) Cost Analysis (the numbers)
    Cost Breakdown
    Operating costs, before and after renovation (energy savings of $5,000/year)

(19:13 - 21:51) Awarded the PEARL High Performing Home Certification

(22:43 - 28:16) An Introduction to Our Four Installer Partners
     How to Enroll with us (a no obligation process)!

(25:42) Upstate Clean Heating + Cooling Communities Contact Info (for those outside of Tompkins/Chemung Counties)

(28:16 - 42:51) Q + A
Where can I Enroll?

(37:29) Spray Foam for insulation 
Low/Moderate Income Incentives

Hydronic Geothermal Heat Pump Installation in Ithaca by NP Environmental

NP Environmental presented a case study of a home in Ithaca using hydronic heating (uses water as a heat transfer medium) retrofitted with a geothermal heat pump system that provides both heating and cooling. 
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NP Hydronic Retrofit

Timestamp:
(0:00 - 8:15) Introduction to NP Environmental with Nick Pryputniewicz
           Heat Pump Specialist
          “Heat Pumps are for Everyone!”

(8:15 - 14:33) Thompson Family Home
   Loop field configurations
   The Equipment (12:06)

(14:33 - 19:00) Results
    Cost Analysis (cost, incentives, annual savings, home value, system replacement, payback period)
    Benefits of the System

(19:00 - 22:02) Introduction to HeatSmart Tompkins
   Our four installers
   Where to find previous case studies
   How to Enroll with us (without obligation)!

(22:02 - 55:11) Q + A
Upgrading Hydronic Systems
How do fan coil systems work?
Less price fluctuation in an electric system rather than a fossil-fuel system
How much area do you need for horizontal/vertical ground loops?
Adding to existing geothermal systems to add cooling
Converting Hydronic systems to Air-Source
Domestic Hot Water with Hydronics
Incentives for Geo (federal tax credits and utilities incentives)

Hydronic Geothermal Installation in Lansing by Dailey Geothermal

Case study featuring the home of Bruce Monger in Lansing, NY. Bruce replaced a propane boiler with a water-to-water geothermal heating system that made use of the existing baseboard distribution system and added fan coils for air conditioning. Vertical bore holes were drilled for the geothermal loops to minimize disturbance to Bruce's property
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“Hydronic Geothermal Installation in Lansing by Dailey Geothermal with Q+A”:
o   0:0:0                Introduction by Lisa Marshall, HeatSmart Tompkins Co-Director
o   0:6:39              Case Study of a Homeowner’s Switch from a Propane-Fired Hot Water Boiler to a Hydronic Geothermal Heat Pump System by Ryan Dailey, President of Dailey Electric
o   0:24:25            Testimonial from Bruce Monger, Homeowner
o   0:30:10            Introduction to the HeatSmart Tompkins Installer Partners and Geothermal Specialists – Dailey Geothermal, NP Environmental, Halco, and Snug Planet – by Lisa Marshall
o   0:31:42            Explanation of the HeatSmart Tompkins Enrollment Process by Lisa Marshall, HeatSmart Tompkins Co-Director
o   0:32:39            Q&A Session with Lisa Marshall; Ryan Dailey; Bruce Monger; Adam Flint, HeatSmart Southern Tier Director; and Jonathan Comstock, HeatSmart Tompkins Director

Halco Cape Cod Geothermal Installation

Case study featuring the home of Molly Birecree. Learn how this homeowner swapped out their oil furnace and propane hot water for a geothermal heat pump system. This geothermal system uses the the Symphony software package to optimize efficiency!. Also, benefits of cleaning your hot air ducts.
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Halco Case Study Webinar on Cape Cod Geothermal Installation
(0:00 - 5:51) Introduction to HeatSmart
  • Who is HeatSmart Tompkins and How can we help?
  • HeatSmart Programs across the state
  • HeatSmart in the time of COVID-19
​
(8:30 - 12:40) Halco with Matt Dennis:  Who/What is Halco?

(12:40 - 15:01) Introduction to the Birecree Home
  • Goal: Ultimate Energy Efficiency and Fossil Fuel Reduction
  • Problems (old oil furnace and propane water heater, dirty ductwork) 
  • Solutions (new geothermal system and heat pump water heater, clean ducts)
  • Results: Happy Homeowners!

(15:01 - 19:51) Mechanicals and Heat Pump Installation
    GeoStar Sycamore Ground-Source Heat Pump
  • Symphony Monitoring System
  • Duct Cleaning
  • GeoStar Aston Water Heater    
Results: NO MORE OIL 

(19:51 - 21:41) Cost Analysis (the numbers)
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Operating costs, before and after renovation (energy savings of $2,000/year)
  • Energy Savings

(22:25 - 24:06) An Introduction to Our Four Installer Partners
How to Enroll with us (a no obligation process)!

(24:06 - 42:51) Q + A
  • How long did the installation take?
  • Why was geothermal a better fit than air-source?
  • Do you revisit the home after you install?
  • Does installing heat pumps increase the value of your home?
  • What was the land disruption?

Clean Energy Topics

ABCs of Home Performance

Join the HeatSmart team Jonathan Comstock and Lisa Marshall to learn more about the basics of home performance. This is the art and science of making your home as healthy, comfortable, and efficient as possible. ​
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Coming soon!

Geothermal Heat Pumps - Free Heat in the Ground!

Join HeatSmart's Lisa Marshall to learn more about geothermal heating. She covers the basic components, equipment, and how efficient geothermal can be. ​​
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Coming soon!

Air Source Heat Pumps - Keep Your Cool!

Air source heat pumps keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. They are easy to install and inexpensive to operate. Learn about the different kinds of air source heat pumps available through our program. Ducted or ductless. Mitsubishi, LG, or Fujitsu.​
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Coming soon!

Get into Heat Pump Hot Water(!) Heaters 

A quarter to a third of your home's energy use is for heating hot water. A high efficiency hot water heater can cut that energy use by 2/3! Our installer partners: Dailey Electric, Halco, NP Environmental, and Snug Planet have these units in stock and ready to install in your home. NYSEG is now offering a $700 rebate off the price of one of these, this is the best rebate yet!
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“Get into Heat Pump Hot Water(!) Heaters”:
  • 0:0:0                Introduction by Lisa Marshall, HeatSmart Tompkins Co-Director
  • 0:6:02              Description of Average Household Energy Usage in NY State by Lisa Marshall, HeatSmart Tompkins Co-Director
  • 0:7:14              Domestic Hot Water Heating Using Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) by Lisa Marshall
  • 0:9:17              Domestic Hot Water Heating Using Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Hot Water Heaters by Lisa Marshall
  • 0:10:13            Installation Requirements of ASHP Hot Water Heaters by Lisa Marshall
  • 0:11:36            Explanation of the Production of Domestic Hot Water Using ASHP Hot Water Heaters by Lisa Marshall
  • 0:13:02            Efficiency of ASHP Hot Water Heaters and Cost of Operation by Lisa Marshall
  • 0:17:07            LMI Incentives: Finger Lakes Climate Fund Partnership with HeatSmart Tompkins by Lisa Marshall
  • 0:20:30            Explanation of New NYSEG Incentives and Limited-Time 0% Financing by Lisa Marshall
  • 0:21:15            Explanation of the HeatSmart Tompkins Enrollment Process by Lisa Marshall, HeatSmart Tompkins Co-Director
  • 0:22:24            Introduction to the HeatSmart Tompkins Installer Partners and Geothermal Specialists – Dailey Electric, NP Environmental, Halco, and Snug Planet – by Lisa Marshall
0:31:14            Q&A Session with Lisa Marshall and Our HeatSmart Tompkins Installer Partners

Dos and Don'ts of Air Source Heat Pumps with Jon Harrod of Snug Planet

Jon discussed the importance of customer education – beginning during sales and the design process and continuing through installation and service. This process ensures that realistic expectations are created, basic operation and best practices for the system are explained, and maintenance and service needs for the future are understood. See our blog post for a handy list of dos and don'ts. 
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“Cold-Climate Heat Pumps: Dos & Don'ts, by Snug Planet, with Q+A”:


  • 0:0:0                Introduction by Lisa Marshall, HeatSmart Tompkins Co-Director
  • 0:6:27              Presentation of Cold-Climate Heat Pump Dos & Don’ts by Jon Harrod, President of Snug Planet
  • 0:36:05            Part 1: Q&A Session with Lisa Marshall, Jon Harrod, and Jonathan Comstock, HeatSmart Tompkins Director
  • 0:38:31            Introduction to the HeatSmart Tompkins Installer Partners and Geothermal Specialists – Dailey Electric, NP Environmental, Halco, and Snug Planet – by Lisa Marshall
  • 0:40:08            Explanation of the HeatSmart Tompkins Enrollment Process by Lisa Marshall, HeatSmart Tompkins Co-Director
  • 0:40:56            Part 2: Q&A Session with Lisa Marshall, Jon Harrod, and Jonathan Comstock, HeatSmart Tompkins Director

Air Source Vs. Ground Source: How to decide which is best? With NP Environmental

Air Source Vs. Ground Source: How to decide which is best?
This webinar reviewed three projects:
  • Katy Payne: A 2,000 ft^2 home on Ellis Hollow Rd. in Ithaca with a detached apartment, both areas required heating and cooling to replace her existing propane forced air system in the home, and a propane hydronic system in the apartment and work shop areas.
  • Janice Fals: A 1000 ft^2 home on Curtis Rd. in Ithaca with partial heated basement convert propane forced air system with propane hot water to a geothermal system. The customer initially thought that geothermal was out of her price range
  • Jonathan Miller: Replace his existing steam boiler with an ASHP heating and cooling system. Watch Jonathan’s Home Tour.

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Ground-Source vs Air-Source; How to Decide? - NPE
(0:00 - 6:28) Introduction to HeatSmart
  • Who is HeatSmart Tompkins and How can we help?
  • HeatSmart Programs across the state
  • HeatSmart in the time of COVID-19

(6:28 - 11:45) NP Environmental Introduction
  •  About NPE -- Meet Nick Pryputniewicz
  •  “Heat Pumps are for Everyone!”
           
(11:45 - 15:03) Factors to consider when deciding between ASHP and GSHP
(15:03 - 20:35) Katy’s ASHP project
  • Grand home with multiple buildings
  • Exterior aesthetics was a main factor
  • Two separate HVAC units
  • Why ASHP was right for Katy!
  • Total system cost and payback period
            
(20:35 - 24:16) Janice’s GSHP project
  • Smaller ranch home
  • Price (reducing operational costs) was a main factor
  • Carbon reduction was a main factor
  • Limited exterior space
  • Why GSHP was right for Janice!
  • Total system cost and payback period

(24:16 - 28:22) Jonathan’s ASHP project
  • Beebe Lake House
  • Carbon footprint was a main factor
  • Incorporating cooling was a major factor
  • Aesthetics was a main factor
  • Why ASHP was right for Jonathan?
  • Total system cost
Watch Jonathan’s Home Tour: https://youtu.be/lHOF4clt6ys


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