Hudson Valley Geo is your Certified Green Professional contractor in the Hudson Valley. We specialize in home improvements focusing on energy saving solutions and geothermal systems for the heating and cooling of your home. With over 30 years experience and a dedication to client satisfaction, we build the "Green that Saves".
Hudson Valley Geo's goal is to engineer and install accurately sized green technology systems that are designed from start to finish to be long-term, maintenance free and energy efficient. Our clients satisfaction is our priority and no other company is like Hudson Valley Geo. Call today, 845-475-6892, we look forward to hearing from you.
Glen Harrington is a graduate of Cornell Universities Agricultural Engineering program. With over 25 years' experience in general contracting, land development and green technologies it was a natural progression to create Hudson Valley Geo, an exclusive green technology builder and installer.
Glen is IGSHPA and NATE certified for the installation of geothermal systems, is a certified solar and wind installer and a Certified Green Professional (CGP) through the National Association of Home Builders.
Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs) are electrically powered systemsGeo1 that tap the stored energy of the greatest solar collector in existence: the earth. These systems use the earth’s relatively constant temperature to provide heating, cooling, and hot water for homes and commercial buildings reducing total energy costs by 50% or more. A GSHP system can be installed in a residential structure of any size, anywhere, whether it is single-family or multi-family. Click Here to get our GSHP guide. GSHPs can be installed on almost any size lot: under lawns, landscaped areas, driveways, or the house itself. An existing house can be retrofitted with a GSHP using existing ductwork. We also install driveway melting and pool heating GSHP systems. Hudson Valley Geo performs home evaluations for Geo-thermal heating and cooling systems. What is a home evaluation? We inspect your current system, evaluate the homes age and insulations. We then look at your current energy costs and provide an estimate of system costs, rebates, incentives, savings and calculate the return on your investment (ROI). Typically, a geo-thermal heating and cooling system will reduce your overall energy costs by over 50% and have an ROI of less than 9 years. Click here to tell us about your home or call Donna today at (845) 235-4795 to schedule your FREE Home Evaluation. Email is always a choice, donna@hvgeo.com
At Hudson Valley Geo we focus on energy savings. After all, the energy savings is how you recoup the investment in your home. Every home improvement project contains an element of home efficiency. Whether you are looking for passive solar gains, exterior door replacement or upgrading insulation Hudson Valley Geo is your home energy efficiency expert. Before you can make your home more energy efficient, you need to know where you currently stand. An energy audit of your home by Hudson Valley Geo will determine where efficiency can be improved and it is a great way for homeowners to figure out which parts of their property needs attention. Call Donna today at (845) 235-4795 or email donna@hvgeo.com to schedule your free home energy audit.
Hudson Valley Geo performs home evaluations for Geo-thermal heating and cooling systems. What is a home evaluation? We inspect your current system, evaluate the homes age and insulations. We then look at your current energy costs and provide an estimate of system costs, rebates, incentives, savings and calculate the return on your investment (ROI). Typically, a geo-thermal heating and cooling system will reduce your overall energy costs by over 50% and have an ROI of less than 9 years. Click here to tell us about your home or call Donna today at (845) 235-4795 to schedule your FREE Home Evaluation. Email is always a choice, donna@hvgeo.com
Many companies are touting solar and wind as affordable green solutions in the Northeast. Many of these companies employ sales personnel that arrive with pre-approved financing packages. PLEASE before you sign, contact us for a no pressure discussion of whether the numbers for your project really add up to savings. Call Donna at (845) 235-4795 or send an email to donna@hvgeo.com to schedule a meeting.
At Hudson Valley Geo we can help you find ways to make your energy upgrades affordable. There are low-interest financing options where homeowners can pay for eligible home energy upgrades by taking advantage of two low-interest financing programs offered by NYSERDA. Both options offer loans of as much as $13,000 per household, or $25,000 if energy upgrades will pay for themselves in savings in 15 years or less. Option 1: On-Bill Recovery Loans An On-Bill Recovery Loan allows you to have your loan payments built into your utility bill. You’ll have no extra bills each month and nothing new to keep track of. Even better, your monthly payments will be calculated based on the expected amount your energy upgrades will save you on energy costs. You can repay your loan without a major increase in your monthly expenses. Option 2: Smart Energy Loan A Smart Energy Loan offers affordable interest rates, flexible terms and simple repayment options. Repaying a Smart Energy Loan is similar to any other conventional loan. You make monthly payments to NYSERDA’s loan servicer by check or automatic bank withdrawals. Learn more about interest rates and how to apply atEnergy Finance SolutionsOr call 1-800-361-5663. You can also contact Donna at Hudson Valley Geo for a no nonsense discussion of your financing options. Call (845) 235-4795 to speak with Donna or email: donna@hvgeo.com There is additional help for income-qualified homeowners. Depending on household income, homeowners can also qualify for a grant of up to $5,000 to cover up to 50 percent of the cost of energy efficiency upgrades, through the Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. The maximum grant increases to $10,000 in two- to four-unit residential buildings with additional income-qualified households. Income guidelines are included in the application you’ll find on the NYSERD’s Get Started page. Finally, there are cashback incentives. The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program offers a 10% cashback incentive on qualifying energy efficiency upgrades. Your contractor will help you secure this payment.
Most people leave the house at one temperature and forget to change it. So the Nest Learning Thermostat learns your schedule, programs itself and can be controlled from your phone. Teach it well and the Nest Thermostat can lower your heating and cooling bills up to 20%.
Are your appliances and fixtures in need of an upgrade? Is your flooring peeling, faded or worn out? A kitchen or bath could be just what you need to create that exciting new feeling again. Minor improvements like new countertops, fixtures, new flooring or adding an island, can make major improvements in the flow of your kitchen or bath and in the resale value of your home. When it comes to custom designing a kitchen or bath for your home, Hudson Valley Geo, can do it all. We specialize in:
Over the years, we’ve helped many families make their homes more comfortable, and energy efficient. We’ve become a familiar name in the custom home remodeling business in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Columbia and Dutchess Counties. On any size job, we’ll help you design a solution that works for you. Then we’ll take care of everything from permits to final inspection. And, usually, you’ll be able to stay in your home while the work is being done. Whether you want to do a small kitchen and/or bath remodel or you want to add an entire second floor, your job will be in the hands of experienced specialists at Hudson Valley Geo.
From front entry design to outdoor living, we are the outdoor specialists. Let Hudson Valley Geo take the guesswork out of design and building of your outdoor entertainment areas. Whether you want to be able to entertain and party in style or are looking for that outdoor room to relax, kickback and enjoy the outdoors without leaving the comfort of home - We can help you achieve it!
A Generac home backup generator protects your home automatically It runs on natural gas or liquid propane (LP) fuel, and sits outside just like a central air conditioning unit. A home backup generator delivers power directly to your home’s electrical system, backing up your entire home or just the most essential items Don’t worry about having to be there to start and stop your Generac home backup generator; because it does that automatically, whether you’re home or away. You’ll never have to run an extension cord through a window or door again. Your Generac home backup generator safely delivers power right to your home’s electrical panel.
Transforming interiors & creating curb appeal Hudson Valley Geo has the knowledge and experience to renovate historical, industrial or retail properties. Our goal is to create better, more efficient workspaces for our clients. Let us help update or improve the curb appeal of your business.
| How much: | 30% of the cost (including installation/labor costs), with no upper limit. |
| Timing: | Tax credit in effect in through 2016. Must be installed in a home you own and use as a residence (no rentals, but second homes qualify) between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2016. |
| Details: | Must meet the requirements of the ENERGY STAR program which are in effect at the time that the expenditure for such equipment is made. What parts of a geothermal heat pump are covered by the tax credit?As of December 1, 2009, geothermal heat pumps are no longer required to provide some or all of the domestic water heating. As of December 1, 2009, water-to-water geothermal heat pumps can qualify for the tax credit. |
| Find qualified models: | All ENERGY STAR qualified geothermal heat pumps are eligible for the tax credit: |
| How to apply: | File Tax Form 5695 with your tax return. |
The tax credits for the following products have EXPIRED as of December 31, 2011:
Yes, tax credits are still available for the following products (through 2016):
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GSHPs are durable and highly reliable. The GSHP contains fewer mechanical components, and all components are either buried in the ground or located inside the home, which protects them from outside conditions. Hudson Valley Geo installed GSHP systems carry a 10-year mechanical warranty and a 50-year warranty on the installed ground loop.
All Hudson Valley Geo GSHP systems carry manufacturers warranties for major components that are equivalent to the warranties for conventional heating and cooling systems. Manufacturers of HDPE pipe used for ground loops warrant their products for 50 years.
The buried pipe, or ground loop, is the most recent technical advancement in heat pump technology. Recently, new heat pump designs and improved buried pipe materials have been combined to make ground loop GSHP systems the most efficient heating and cooling systems available.
GSHPs save money, both in operating costs and maintenance costs. Investments can be recouped in as little as three years. There is a positive cash flow, since the energy savings usually exceeds payment on the system.
The initial investment for a GSHP system is greater than that of a conventional system. However, when you consider the operating costs of a geothermal heating, cooling, and water heating system, energy savings quickly offset the initial difference in purchase price.
Currently installed systems are making a huge difference in our environment! The systems are eliminating more than three million tons of carbon dioxide and is equivalent of taking 650,000 automobiles off the road. GSHP systems conserve energy and, because they move heat that already exists rather than burning something to create heat, they reduce the amount of toxic emissions in the atmosphere. They use renewable energy from the sun, and because the system doesn't rely on outside air, it keeps the air inside of buildings cleaner and free from pollens, outdoor pollutants, mold spores, and other allergens.
The GSHP is one of the most efficient residential heating and cooling systems available today, with heating efficiencies 50 to 70% higher than other heating systems and cooling efficiencies 20 to 40% higher than available air conditioners. That directly translates into savings for you on your utility bills.
All systems require an emergency back up. Heat pumps can provide all the heat necessary even in the coldest weather. An economic analysis by your contractor should dictate what portion of the heat should be provided by the heat pump and what portion by auxiliary means.
Thank you for your interest in contacting us. Choose your selections using the form below which best matches your homes condition and we will analyze the data and let you know the best energy efficiency solution. Or you can call Donna at (845) 235-4795 and give him your information directly.
