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    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 […]

    How to Remove/Dispose Your Old Oil Tank

    Aside from saying goodbye to exorbitantly high heating bills and wrangling oil deliveries over the phone, one of the most satisfying parts of ditching fuel oil is getting rid of the rusty 275-gallon oil tank […]

    Dandelion Energy vs. ClimateMaster, Enertech & 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.

    Geothermal Investment Tax Credit Extended Through 2023

    The extension of the Federal ITC will allow homeowners who install a geothermal heat pump to deduct 26% of the cost of the system from their federal income taxes.

    4 Secrets Heating Oil Companies Don’t Want Homeowners to Know

    Many homeowners heat their homes with traditional heating oil, but because of recent technological advancements, there is a cheaper, more efficient way to heat and cool your home: geothermal ground source heating.  In recent years, […]

    5 Frequently Asked Questions About Geothermal Heating

    5 things you need to know about geothermal heating.

    Dandelion’s Customers Surpass 100,000 Tons of Carbon Pollution Avoided

    We’re proud to announce that our customers have surpassed 100,000 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 […]

    Dandelion Geothermal is Now Available in Connecticut!

    Dandelion is now available in all of Connecticut. We’re excited to share that Dandelion’s Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems are now available in all of Connecticut. Our launch in Connecticut coincides with new incentives that […]

    What incentives / rebates are available for geothermal in Connecticut?

    Geothermal (otherwise known as ground source) heat pumps, are the most efficient way to heat and cool your home without fossil fuels. Not only is it good for the environment, it can also save you […]

    4 Reasons to choose Geothermal vs. Heating Oil

    Here are 4 reasons a homeowner might choose a geothermal heating & cooling system versus a traditional heating oil. Never worry about running out of oil again Every homeowner who has a heating oil tank […]

    NYSERDA & GJGNY Launch 0% Interest Loan for Geothermal (updated 7/9/2020)

    Update: The 0% funding described in this blog post has been exhausted. In an effort to restart the clean energy economy in New York State, beginning June 1st, 2020, New York State Energy Research and […]