Our Systems

Ultra's systems take advantage of our unique New England geology to provide relief from the extremes of our New England climate.

Water in deep “standing column wells” is the medium of the heat exchange between the earth and your home. These wells can also provide potable water. As an extra perk, our systems produce warm water, cutting down on water heating bills.

In order to customize your system for your site and your home, we work closely with energy distributors and manufacturers of geothermal heat pumps. We use time-tested heat pumps and accessories which are the most suited for you and your project.

Installations must be done right in order to provide a good return on your investment. There are no shortcuts. We use only the best design tools and the most efficient, most durable equipment for you and your home.

 

Tools


Geothermal vs Conventional Heating and Cooling

When your geothermal system is installed and operating, you have a fully integrated, single-source home energy system. There is no tank to fill and only one energy bill to pay. A single unit provides both heating and cooling. And, you have the peace of mind that comes from a totally combustion-free home.

Savings Intro

To compare heating systems (apples to apples) you need a common denominator. We have choosen to use "1 million BTUs" because many homes use between 45,000 - 85,000 BTUs per hour on a very cold winter day, which is just over a million BTUs per day (about 125,000,000 BTUs per year).

Because each system uses a different fuel type we need to know how many BTUs a unit of fuel contains (A). Then, using efficiency ratings of each system (B), you can calculate the number of units required to create 1 million BTUs (C), which is used to compare costs (see calculator/next tab).

   
A
B
C
Fuel Type
Fuel Unit
BTU/Unit
Heating System
Efficiency
Units Required
1 million BTU

#2 Fuel Oil
Gallon
138,000
65%
78%
84%
92%
11.15
9.29
8.63
7.88
Natural Gas
Therm
100,000
65%
78%
84%
92%
16.7
14.3
12.5
11.1
Propane
Gallon
90,000
65%
78%
84%
92%
17.5
15.0
13.1
11.6
Electric
Baseboard
kWh
3,413
100%
293
Air Source
Heat Pump
kWh
3,413
293 / 2.5 COP (Warm Climate)
293 / 1.8 COP (Cold Climate)

117.20
162.78
Geothermal Heat Pump
kWh
3,413
293 / 3.9 COP (Warm Climate)
293 / 3.4 COP (Cold Climate)
293 / 4.2 COP (Hydronic)
 75.13
86.18
69.76

Heat Pump efficiency is measured as Coefficient of Performance (COP). For instance a baseboard electric heater has a COP of 1 (it is 100% efficient). Geothermal Heat Pumps in the Northeast have COPs of 3.4 or higher (depending on system design and performance).

How to Use This Calculator

To generate 1,000,000 BTUs simply enter the units required and the cost per unit of fuel.

Type of Fuel
Units Required per M
From Col C (previous tab)
Price per Gallon
of Fuel or kWh
  
Cost per Million
BTUs ($)
Fuel Oil #2
Natural Gas
Propane Gas
Electric
Resistance
Air Source HP
Water to Air Geothermal HP

 

 

 

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