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Ground Source Heat Pumps: Considerations For Large Facilities In Massachusetts, Eric Wagner

Masters Theses

There has been a significant increase in the interest and implementations of heat pump systems for HVAC purposes in general and of ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) in particular. Though these systems have existed for decades, primarily in Europe, there has been an upward trend particularly in the United States in recent years. With the world-wide push toward CO₂ emissions reduction targets, interest in heat pump systems to reduce CO₂ emissions from heating and cooling is likely to only increase in the future. However, more than ever, financial considerations are also key factors in the implementation of any …