Originally Posted by
npmako
geothermal heat pumps still require energy (electricity).
In the event of an emergency situation, electricity is the
most likely utility to fail. Some sort of backup power source is
required. A backup generator is the most reliable option
from the perspective of preventative maintenance. Diesel is a
very good option for predictable delivery (propane similarly but offers no real advantage). Natural gas is one of our most abundant energy sources. The only problem is that without devout infrastructure, it doesnt get delivered to your home.
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