Chapter 15, Geothermal Rebates, Incentives, and Renewables Legislation Video Solutions, Modern geothermal HVAC : engineering and control applications

Problem 1

Geothermal tax incentives for commercial applications
a. are clearly defined in Section 179 of the United States Internal Revenue Service tax code depend on the tax bracket of the nonprofit organization.
b. should be reviewed by an accounting professional for optimal return.
c. are lower than for residential applications.

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Problem 2

Of the following potential barriers to full implementation of geothermal HVAC applications, which is not a legitimate barrier?
a. consumer knowledge.
b. trade-related infrastructure.
c. equipment efficiency.
d. university/technical education.

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Problem 3

Support of organizations politically active in forwarding geothermal HVAC applications must be shouldered by
a. manufacturers.
b. contractors.
c. engineers.
d. All the above

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Numerade Educator

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Problem 4

Which of the following technologies provides greater dependability and energy savings than geothermal HVAC applications?
a. Solar photovoltaic
b. Wind power
c. LED lighting
d. None of the above

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Numerade Educator

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Problem 5

The legislative arm of the geothermal HVAC industry is the organization known as
a. the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA).
b. GeoExchange (GEO).
c. the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
d. the Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

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Numerade Educator

Problem 6

Two major financial barriers to implementation of geothermal HVAC systems in the commercial market are
a. financial and political opposition.
b. split incentives and leverage barriers.
c. ESCOs and natural gas dominance.
d. utility involvement and energy purchase agreements.

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Problem 7

Geothermal HVAC installations for commercial applications are only financially favorable
a. when electric utilities provide rebates for installation.
b. with federal tax incentives.
c. when they are financially favorable without incentives.
d. when they are accomplished by performance-based contracting.

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Problem 8

Support for the legislative efforts of GeoExchange is
a. provided by all manufacturers of geothermal equipment.
b. provided by a few manufacturers and representatives of geothermal equipment.
c. provided by contractors and engineers.
d. Both b and c

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