Commercial

Geothermal Heating and Cooling systems

Direct Energy’s direct exchange geothermal heating and air conditioning systems can be combined with the majority of Fan Coil Air-conditioners and duct work to provide the perfect atmosphere and comfort in hot or cold conditions. This includes both Direct Expansion (DX) and water-fed fan coiled units/Air handling units.

Direct Energy provides air-cooled chiller systems designed to satisfy the requirements of the global commercial markets including, but not limited to, new construction, retrofit, add-on, process, hydronic market segments. Our system delivers a stable, comfortable temperature all year round.

Benefits

Energy savings
Environmental savings
Protection from energy cost increases
Scaled application delivers earlier ROI
Reliable, low maintenance, long life
Versatile and works anywhere
Quiet
Efficient
Comfort
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“The temperature is constantly stabilised and people immediately notice there is no noise, there’s no heat blowing on your face – the temperature is just comfortable.”

Mr Weinman, North Caulfield, VIC

"Using the constant temperature of the ground as a heat source and sink saves 30 -70% of our energy requirements. We thoroughly recommend that others consider Direct Energy’s direct geoexchange technology for their space and water heating and cooling. Certainly, anyone building a new home or office must consider this technology. And, as we have demonstrated, it’s not hard to use it in retrofitting an 80+ year old historic home."

Joyce Marks B.Arch Mt Eliza, VIC

"Complex and very thorough testing has proved that the direct exchange ground coupled heat pump system is the best available solution for providing continuous, reliable, maintenance free and cheap cooling of sensitive scientific equipment in a remote desert environment."

Dezso Kiraly, ASKAP, ATNF, CSIRO, VIC

"Direct Energy’s technology has cut our energy consumption by 75 % and our fossil fuel usage by more than 80%. The payback period of 6 years is considered by the club to be completely acceptable given the expected 30 to 50 year life of our building. Since commissioning, forecasted savings have been exceeded with several spin-off benefits."

Murray Neilson, B’Rush Ski Club, VIC

“The technology is good for the environment and it not only adds intrinsic value to my home, but provides immediate savings in my energy bills. My electricity bill is now around $100 when it was $500.”

Dean Weinman, North Caulfield, VIC

ANNOUNCING THE 5X4 HAYES LANE PROJECT

Installation of GSHP cooling system for CSIRO's ASKAP for which the Prime Minister has awarded funding on 9 Jun 2010.

GSHP Installation for CSIRO’s ASKAP

2012 Australian Geothermal Energy Conference

Read the latest Report to the Council of Australian Governments’ Select Council on Climate Change. Chapter 2.4, p.22 demonstrates that GSHP is moving in the right direction !   Seventeen of the submissions to this paper supported the inclusion of GSHP in the RET scheme. Various submissions refer to the technology as ground source heat pumps, direct use geothermal heating and cooling systems. One of the primary reasons given for inclusion of this technology is that it is a form of heat pump, similar to air-sourced heat pumps that are already eligible under the RET, and utilises geothermal energy which is recognised as a renewable energy source under the RET scheme.

Critical Policy update - GSHP inclusion in RET

Government rebates for the installation of Geothermal Heating & Cooling are available in regional Victoria through the Four Seasons Energy Pilot Program. Feasibility studies: Funding will be provided for community groups, councils and businesses for feasibility studies into using these new energy technologies in comparison to other combined heating and cooling options.

Government Rebates

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