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Harvesting the Earth’s Heat – Pique Action Micro-Documentary featuring Dandelion Energy

Pique Action is a new media company creating micro-documentaries on climate solutions. The company profiles revolutionary climate tech companies and their innovative founders, with the goal of telling stories that matter in order to affect […]

Thinking About Adding Central AC? Read This First.

Dandelion discusses the value of central air conditioning to make hot summer days cool and comfortable. Dandelion’s geothermal system works with central air and allows for earth-powered air conditioning.

4 Reasons to choose Geothermal vs. Heating Oil

The price of fossil fuels that many use to heat their home has reached record highs. According to reports from the New York Times and Newsweek, the price of natural gas, heating oil, and propane […]

Dandelion’s Customers Surpass 170,000 Tons of Carbon Pollution Avoided

We’re proud to announce that our customers have surpassed 170,000 tons of carbon dioxide pollution avoided. The milestone highlights the positive impact Dandelion Energy’s customers have made–and will continue to make for decades–since the company’s customer-facing […]

An Education On Geothermal Systems

Award-winning home improvement show, Designing Spaces, recently spoke with Dandelion Principal Engineer Ryan Carda for a lesson on Geothermal Heat Pumps. By moving heat between the earth and your home, a geothermal system can lower […]

5 Ways to Reduce Your Summer Cooling Costs

Here are 5 ways you can reduce your high summer air conditioning bills and save money on home cooling costs.

Dandelion Co-Founder Kathy Hannun │ The Renewable Energy System Right Below Your Feet

Dandelion Co-Founder Kathy Hannun takes us on a journey across the planet to emphasize the dangers of modern heating and offers a safer, planet-friendly alternative that taps into the geothermal energy right below our feet.

3 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Outdated Central AC

We look at three common signs that indicate it’s time to replace your outdated air conditioner.

5 Signs Your Indoor Air Quality Is Poor and How to Improve It

The air you breathe in your home can have big effects on your health and comfort.

Learn what steps you can take to improve your home’s indoor air quality.

Celebrating Earth Day 2021

On Earth Day people come together to celebrate the ecosystem that connects us all. It’s a day to reflect on the positive steps we’ve made to protect it. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, […]

The History of Geothermal Heating & Cooling

Describing how geothermal heating and cooling systems work can make it sound like science fiction. After all, you’d think that some kind of futuristic technology would be required to harness renewable thermal energy underground to […]

Three Simple Steps to Eliminate Your Reliance on Heating Oil

As the winter slowly turns to spring and the weather gradually warms up, now is a perfect time to look back and ask: how much did I spend on heating bills this year? If you’re […]

Dandelion Energy vs. ClimateMaster & Waterfurnace

With high heating bills and a growing awareness of the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels, it’s no wonder so many homeowners are upgrading to geothermal. After all, according to the EPA, geothermal is “the […]

5 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

According to the US Energy Information Administration, water heating, space heating, and cooling account for over 67% of all home energy usage in the United States. You could swap out all your old light bulbs […]

How does Geothermal (Ground Source) Heating Work?

Geothermal heating and cooling systems, also known as ground source heat pumps, operate very differently than traditional furnaces or boilers. Instead of burning fossil fuels like oil, propane, or natural gas, geothermal taps into the […]

Dandelion raises $30 million funding round led by Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures

We are thrilled to announce the close of a $30 million Series B round of funding, bringing our company’s total funding to $65 million. This raise was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures with participation from […]

Top 5 Reasons Homeowners are Ditching Oil Furnaces and Switching to Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Learn why homeowners across the Northeast are upgrading to environmentally-friendly geothermal heat pumps.

What is Geothermal (Ground Source) Heating?

Learn how geothermal ground source heat pumps work and why you should consider heating and cooling your home with this hyper-efficient technology.

8 Mind-Blowing Facts About Geothermal Heating and Cooling

These eye-opening facts about geothermal heating and cooling are sure to blow your mind.

A Real Review from a Dandelion Homeowner

Homeowner Jason Anderson recaps the Dandelion Air installation process and talks about his first summer with a geothermal heating and cooling system.

How Much Will You Spend On Heating Fuel During The Ownership Of Your Home?

Homeowners are spending tens of thousands to heat their home with heating oil, natural gas, and propane. We dig in to see exactly how much homeowners are spending on their annual home energy costs and what they can do to save.

How Long Has It Been Since Your Last Home Energy Audit?

A home energy audit provides a room-by-room assessment of your house to determine how much energy your home uses, where your home is losing energy, and which fixes you should prioritize to make your home more efficient and comfortable.