Snake Mountain was in jeopardy. Plans in place to thwart zoning would level it for it's valuable road building rock. Under its shadow, the Kinderhook Creek and a small hamlet were threatened by pollution, noise, dust and a devastating visual impact. Within that hamlet was a large two-story brick former schoolhouse - deserted and deteriorating. Conventional wisdom said, 'This is a place to avoid."

No, not for a couple in their seventies, an artist and a retired engineer, who had a vision which defied 'conventional." They found it by chance, saw an enormous potential, and were bold enough to...

Discover why ground-source heat pumps are the best choice for heating and cooling new or existing homes in any climate and how this reliable, silent, non-polluting way of extracting free energy from the earth saves money year after year. Then go a step further and learn the simple science behind this proven technology. - Geothermal options: open vs. closed loops, either horizontal or vertical, for water-to-air or water-to-water HVAC systems. - Basic principles of heat pumps and how super-efficiencies are achieved. - Important money questions: costs, tax credits, payback time, increased home...