The vast data centers that power artificial intelligence are so energy hungry that they’re heating up their surroundings, according to new research. It’s an alarming finding given the number of data centers is predicted to explode over the next few years.
No one uses in ground heat pumps, especially not existing units where you have to dig up the yard, but regular air source heat pumps are still good enough by far.
Depends on the type. Newer ones drill a column and put the loop into that. They have to dig deeper, but it means you don’t have to dig up the entire yard for loops of tubing and means that you can install them in locations with limited yard space.
In-ground pumps are better, they’re just very expensive, hence the taxes.