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  • GeoSmart and Alliance Homes Partner to Generate Energy Efficient New Homes

    Real estate that is taking a cost effective, energy efficient and environmentally responsible approach to heating and air conditioning

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 30, 2008

    Cambridge, ON – A budding adult resort lifestyle community in Port Dover is going ‘green’ thanks to a
    formal partnership between GeoSmart Energy and Alliance Homes .

    The collaboration will result in the
    installation of geothermal heating and cooling systems on the 425 acre Dover Coast development which
    will also house an 18‐hole golf course and club house.

    “This is an exceptional opportunity for homeowners to invest in real estate that is taking a cost effective,
    energy efficient and environmentally responsible approach to heating and air conditioning,” says Chad
    Brezynskie, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, GeoSmart Energy. “We applaud Alliance Homes for
    embracing a leadership role in the installation of residential energy efficient systems that respect the
    environment and offer new homeowners viable energy alternatives to gas.”

    Installation of GeoSmart’s geothermal heating and cooling systems will be standard on homes built on
    50’ lots and will also be installed in the future golf course club house, recreation centre and multi‐level
    condominiums. The feature will be optional in homes on 40’ lots and townhomes. Currently, 75 of the
    95 homes in phase one will have GeoSmart’s geothermal products installed.

    “We’re proud to be aligned with one of North America’s leading edge geothermal suppliers,” says Alex
    Troop, President, Alliance Homes. “Our shared commitment to top quality products, excellent customer
    service and preserving the environment makes this partnership a win‐win situation for new
    homeowners.”

    Alliance Homes has established a heating, cooling, ventilating and air conditioning division (HVAC)
    dedicated to the installation and service of GeoSmart branded geothermal systems in the Dover Coast
    development as well as current and future Alliance Homes projects. All installers will benefit from
    GeoSmart’s nationally renowned customer‐focused installation training program.

    “In these eco‐friendly times, it makes so much sense to go geothermal when it comes to heating and
    cooling your home,” says Flo Copeland who attended a recent geothermal information session at the
    Dover Coast development with her husband Pete. “You can’t beat the cost savings, energy efficiency and
    eco benefits it generates coupled with the confidence that the installation has been handled by people
    who are leaders in this industry.”

    GeoSmart’s geothermal heating and cooling systems tap into the free and renewable energy stored in
    the earth. By simply moving heat energy to or from the home and earth through a ground loop system,
    a geothermal unit achieves efficiency levels that ordinary gas furnaces or air conditioners are unable to
    reach.

    The Dover Coast development features bungalow townhomes and detached designs for every lifestyle
    and budget. For more information about the Dover Coast development and how you can tap into
    geothermal energy alternatives, visit the Alliance Homes website at www.alliancehomes.ca.

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    GeoSmart Energy is a leading geothermal heating and cooling supplier to residential and commercial markets. As
    one of the largest purveyors of geothermal technology and training, GeoSmart is continually asked globally for their
    knowledge and geothermal implementation expertise. Visit us at www.geosmartenergy.com

    Robert J. Longphee
    Director of Communications & Public Relations
    GeoSmart Energy
    o: 866.310.6690
    c: 647.938.7367
    e: rlongphee@geosmartenergy.com
    www.geosmartenergy.com

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  • GeoSmart and F.W. Webb Team Up

    Team Up to Offer Residential Geothermal Products and Services in the United States

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    September 29, 2008

    Cambridge, ON – GeoSmart Energy Inc. (GeoSmart) is pleased to announce a partnership with
    F.W. Webb Company (F.W. Webb), America’s largest distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling and
    piping products in the Northeast.

    “We have selected a powerhouse of a partner to enter the residential geothermal market in the
    United States,” explains Stan Marco, CEO of GeoSmart. “This is truly a home run, for us both!”
    F.W. Webb will exclusively market GeoSmart’s leading geothermal heating and cooling systems
    residentially throughout their vast network of 70 locations.

    “Our customers are asking for green, eco-friendly, cost-effective and efficient energy products due
    to rising energy prices and increased environmental awareness,” comments John E. Thomas, VP of
    HVAC & Controls with F.W. Webb. “By leveraging GeoSmart’s vast experience with this technology
    we now have the confidence and knowledge required to do ‘geo’ the right way.”

    Recently, GeoSmart rolled out their product offering and Geothermal Specialist training program to
    nearly 100 employees at F.W. Webb’s corporate headquarters in Bedford, Massachusetts.

    “I now understand why geothermal is truly the way to go,” says Jeff Grenier, an F.W. Webb Account
    Manager in Rutland, Vermont following the GeoSmart training. “The GeoSmart products are the
    highest rated and most efficient in the industry plus they really look great – my customers are going
    to love it!”

    GeoSmart’s geothermal heating and cooling systems tap into the free and renewable energy stored
    in the earth. By simply moving heat energy to or from the home and earth through a ground loop
    system, a geothermal unit achieves efficiency levels that ordinary gas furnaces or air conditioners
    are unable to reach.

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    GeoSmart Energy is a leading geothermal heating and cooling supplier to residential and
    commercial markets. As one of the largest purveyors of geothermal technology and training,
    GeoSmart is continually asked globally for their knowledge and geothermal implementation
    expertise. Visit us at www.geosmartenergy.com.

    Robert J. Longphee
    Director of Communications & Public Relations
    GeoSmart Energy
    o: 866.310.6690
    c: 647.938.7367
    e: rlongphee@geosmartenergy.com
    www.geosmartenergy.com

     

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  • GeoSmart Energy Announces Consumer Loan Financing Program through TD Canada Trust

    Consumer Loan Financing Program through TD Canada Trust for Residential Geothermal Systems

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    January 17, 2008

    Cambridge, ON — GeoSmart Energy is pleased to announce a new financing program available to its
    Canadian network of geothermal specialists.

    The Financing Program is an arrangement wherein TD
    Canada Trust will provide a financial service (extension of credit by the TD Canada Trust) to homeowners
    through GeoSmart Energy’s network of eligible dealers. Eligible dealers will have to meet the
    minimum guidelines required by TD Canada Trust.

    Applications for financing can be completed online & TD Canada Trust will adjudicate all loans in under 2
    hours of submission. All loans are unsecured and can be paid out at any time without penalty. GeoSmart
    & TD Canada Trust also offer a wide variety of specials that can be offered through the Program
    including deferrals and buydowns. TD Canada Trust is proud to be associated with GeoSmart Energy and
    hope this new program will help facilitate increased geothermal installations to homeowners who want
    to be more environmentally responsible.

    To participate in this Program, eligible GeoSmart Energy dealers must complete the required dealer signup
    forms and sign a dealer agreement with TD Canada Trust.

    To learn more about this Program, please contact your local Territory Manager.

    GeoSmart Energy ‐ Founded in 2005, GeoSmart Energy is the global leader in the distribution of
    GeoSmart Energy branded geothermal heat pumps. The company offers a wide range of products and
    services related to geothermal and energy conservation, and distributes its products through a large
    network of Geothermal Specialists.

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    The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their
    respective owners.

    For more information, press only:
    Chad Brezynskie, 866‐310‐6690, cbrezynskie@geosmartenergy.com

    For more information on GeoSmart Energy:
    https://geosmartenergy.com

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  • GeoSmart Energy Announces Availability of Power-Pipe™ Drain- Water Heat Recovery

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    June 19, 2006

    CAMBRIDGE, ON — Today at their Head Office and Geothermal Resource Centre,
    GeoSmart Energy announced the immediate availability of the “Power-Pipe™” Drain-
    Water Heat Recovery System to its North American network of Geothermal Specialists.

    The Drain-Water Heat Recovery System recycles waste heat from warm drain-water
    before it leaves the home.

    The Power-Pipe™ is manufactured by RenewABILITY Energy Inc. in Waterloo, Ontario.
    Cheryl Marco, President of GeoSmart Energy, said, “The Power-Pipe is a welcomed
    addition to GeoSmart’s growing offering of renewable and energy efficient products. It
    really compliments the domestic hotwater generator feature found in most of our
    geothermal equipment.”

    The Power-Pipe™ is a product which recycles enough heat to save up to 40% on hot
    water heating bills. Gerald Van Decker, founder and CEO of RenewABILITY Energy
    Inc., said, “The Power-Pipe increases water capacity by up to 3 times, while allowing you
    to set the water heater temperature lower. The Power-Pipe is made of specially designed
    copper coils that wrap around a separate copper pipe which channels warm waste water.
    This technology is very affordable and has a payback period of only 2-6 years. It is easy to
    install, requires no maintenance, and will last more than 50 years.”

    Water heating is the second largest energy demand in the average house. In a 3-person
    Canadian home, electric heaters consume approximately 5,100 kilowatt hours per year
    (much of this is costly, peak electricity) and natural gas heaters consume 790 m3/year
    (which is 29.4 GJ/year).

    RenewABILITY Energy Inc. – RenewABILITY Energy Inc. manufactures and engineers
    systems for its patent pending Power- Pipe™ in Waterloo, Ontario. The Power-Pipe ™
    provides highly efficient Drain-water heat recovery without adversely impacting on water
    pressure in homes. The company has offered innovative energy savings solutions in
    institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential applications for almost six years.

    GeoSmart Energy – Founded in 2005, GeoSmart Energy is the global leader in the
    distribution of GeoSmart Energy branded geothermal heat pumps. The company offers
    a wide range of products and services related to geothermal and energy conservation,
    and distributes its products through a large network of Geothermal Specialists.

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    The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their
    respective owners.

    For more information, press only:
    Chad Brezynskie, 866-310-6690, cbrezynskie@geosmartenergy.com

    For more information on GeoSmart Energy:
    https://geosmartenergy.com

    For more information on RenewABILITY Energy Inc.:
    http://www.renewability.com

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  • Geothermal leads to optimum ice conditions at new Hearst Ontario curling rink

    Geothermal leads to optimum ice conditions at new Hearst Ontario curling rink

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    March 29, 2012

    Hearst, Ontario – Inconsistent ice conditions have become a thing of the past at the Hearst Community Curling Club in Northeastern Ontario thanks to the geothermal technology installed in the club’s new building. The four-sheet curling rink marked its official opening on February 25th and is quickly realizing the benefits of this renewable energy alternative over conventional heating and cooling systems in a community characterized by winter temperatures of -40°C.

    “In our old building, we could have as much as a 16 degree swing in temperature from one section of the ice to another making for less than optimum curling conditions,” says Larry Wesley, the club’s ice technician. “Now, we’re able to keep the ice temperature on all four sheets at a relatively constant -5°C, with never more than a two degree fluctuation, making the surfaces ideal for curling.” Maintaining a consistent temperature across the entire ice surface contributes to consistent rock speed and curl.

    When the curling club’s aging facilities lead to plans to construct a new building, the club turned to GeoSmart Energy, and local GeoSmart dealers Canadian Geo and Greenviro Engineering to explore the feasibility of using geothermal technology to heat and cool the building and to help maintain consistent ice conditions. Cal Delorey from Gagnon & Associates was instrumental in bringing the parties to the table and championing the benefits of geo as a renewable energy solution. What started out as a simple diagram on a packaging from Viagra in a Hearst, Ontario restaurant blossomed into one of the most efficient curling rinks in the province.

    George Njegovan of Greenviro Engineering took that napkin and transformed the diagram into a geothermal blueprint for success.

    More than 30,000 feet of horizontally looped ¾” polyethylene pipe was buried in the ground outside the building, where it is tapping into the earth’s natural heating and cooling properties to consistently and evenly distribute warm or cool air throughout the curling club during the year. The system features five separate 10-tonne headers each of which runs separately into the building.

    The loop system feeds into 17 circulating heat pumps inside the building. Six 5-tonne GeoSmart Premium H water to water units are being utilized to freeze the four curling sheets. Six 3-tonne GeoSmart Premium G forced air units, each featuring a secondary compressor for dehumidification, have been installed around the four sheets to help maintain the ice at -5°C. Low humidity is an important factor in preventing the condensation of water on the ice. Two 4-tonne GeoSmart Premium G forced air units are located at the front of the building on the first and second floors which feature a banquet hall, viewing area and office space and are used to help maintain a comfortable temperature in these areas.

    A series of ¾” pipes is buried about 1¼” below the 60′ x 120′ concrete floors that make up each sheet of ice. A water solution from an 850 gallon cold tank circulates through the pipes beneath the ice during the freezing of the ice and to help maintain the ice temperature.

    “While the system was expected to generate an ice freeze of 1¼” on top of each rink’s concrete floor,” says Jay Labbe of Canadian Geo whose company completed the installation, “it has far exceeded expectations, generating a 3″ base instead.”

    One of the by-products when freezing the ice is extracting heat. While the Premium H water to water is used to circulate water from the 850 gallon cold tank to freeze the ice, it also needs to get rid of excess heat. This excess heat is transferred into an 850 gallon hot water tank, essentially providing the club with free hot water. When the hot water tank gets hot, the forced air units extract the heat to heat the remainder of the building.

    The configuration of the forced air units in the rink area allows for quality air circulation by forcing the air into a circular motion which also contributes to maintaining a more consistent temperature at ice level.

    “The forced air units are all on tri-thermostats,” notes Steve Marco, Operations Manager, GeoSmart Energy. “This means the club can monitor the system electronically from remote locations pretty much anywhere in the world, including the ability to turn the system on and off.”

    The system was also designed to give the club the flexibility to maintain the ice on the rinks all year round or to run just one or two rinks at a time, allowing for maximum cooling and heating efficiency.

    “We run four sheets five nights a week during the winter,” says Larry Wesley. “That means we have 32 people in here curling every night, so it’s important that we are able to provide the best possible curling conditions, and with this new geothermal technology, we’re able to do just that. The ambient temperature is perfect.”

      loop for ice rink

    finished ice rink

    GeoSmart Energy
    GeoSmart Energy is a leading geothermal heating and cooling supplier to residential and commercial markets. As one of the largest purveyors of geothermal technology and training, GeoSmart is continually asked globally for their knowledge and geothermal implementation expertise. Visit us at www.geosmartenergy.com

    Photos: high resolution photographs of the event are available upon request.

    Media Contacts:
    Robert J. Longphee, Director, Marketing & National Business Development

    GeoSmart Energy
    290 Pinebush Road, Cambridge, ON  N1T 1Z6
    t: 866.310.6690
    f: 866.533.3889
    rlongphee@geosmartenergy.com

  • GeoSmart Energy Announces OEM Agreement with WFI Industries

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    May 5, 2005

    CAMBRIDGE, ON — GeoSmart Energy announced today that it has signed an OEM
    agreement with WFI Industries to distribute WFI manufactured water source and
    geothermal heat pumps under the brand name GeoSmart Energy.

    GeoSmart Energy is
    a rapidly emerging brand in the North American geothermal industry and WFI is the
    leading geothermal heat pump manufacturer in North America.

    Products will be manufactured at WFI’s plant in Fort Wayne, IN, and distributed
    throughout GeoSmart Energy’s Geothermal Specialist network in Canada and the USA.
    Cheryl Marco, President of GeoSmart Energy, said, “We are very excited about this
    agreement. WFI is one of the world’s largest geothermal equipment manufacturers.
    They have been manufacturing some of the most efficient and reliable geothermal
    equipment for over 20 years and that’s what we want to build on.”

    WFI – WFI Industries Ltd. is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange
    under the symbol “WFI”.

    GeoSmart Energy – GeoSmart Energy is the global leader in the distribution of
    GeoSmart Energy branded geothermal heat pumps. The company offers a wide range
    of products and services related to geothermal and energy conservation, and distributes
    its products through a large network of Geothermal Specialists.

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    The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their
    respective owners.

    For more information, press only:
    Chad Brezynskie, 866-310-6690, cbrezynskie@geosmartenergy.com

    For more information on GeoSmart Energy:
    https://geosmartenergy.com

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