The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition is pleased to report that the information below has been released today.

Geothermal Direct Expansion System Eligibility

Direct expansion (DX) systems are now included in the revised Canadian Standards Association (CSA) CAN/CSA-C448 Design and Installation of Earth Energy Systems as of October 20, 2009.

DX systems are now eligible under the ecoENERGY Retrofit –Homes program provided that the CSA-C448 compliant system is installed on or after October 20, 2009 and is certified by Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC). Regardless of the date of the ecoENERGY Retrofit evaluation, DX systems will be eligible for the geothermal grant if they comply with the above criteria.

The list of accredited installers, designers, and drillers is available on the CGC website under public registry at: http://www.geo-exchange.ca/en/accreditations_search.php. The CGC has also updated its geothermal certification form to include DX systems. The form is attached and can also be found on CGC website mentioned above.