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Apr 10
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AMA - Why Is Geothermal Not More Popular...

Victor Menasce
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Today’s question comes from Michael who writes:

Long term listener of the podcast. It is great!

With geothermal being so efficient, why is it rarely used on new single  families or retrofitted with existing homes?

Thx

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