Why Geothermal It's difficult to get much greener than with a geothermal system. A smarter alternative to heat and cool your home or business, geothermal is... Efficient - With the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory determining that geothermal heating and cooling is more efficient than classic residential systems, it only makes sense. Environmentally friendly - The EPA determined that geothermal energy is the most Earth friendly heating and cooling system on the market today. Cost-effective - State, Federal and local government and utilities provide many tax incentives and rebates that makes your investment in geothermal a wise choice. Still not convinced? You can ask your neighbors - more and more people are switching to geothermal and love it! Energy and cost savings will vary by region and the type of system geothermal is replacing, but geothermal will always save you more money, smarter, and greener. By how much can a geothermal system in the Alaska, Alaska area save you in energy costs? Use our geothermal savings calculator to discover for yourself!