# Solar \& Geothermal \| Rochester NY: Geothermal Systems and Solar Power Rochester NY \| Geotherm HVAC > We design solar energy \& geothermal heating systems in Rochester, NY and the surrounding areas using quality components that yield the best ROI\. Generated by Yoast SEO v27.9, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Air Source Incentives and Financing](https://www.geothermhvac.com/air-source-heat-pumps/financing-incentives/) - [Geothermal Incentives and Financing](https://www.geothermhvac.com/geothermal-heating/financing-incentives/) - [Solar Incentives \& Financing](https://www.geothermhvac.com/solar-energy/incentives-financing/) - [Solar FAQs](https://www.geothermhvac.com/solar-energy/faqs/) - [Geothermal FAQs](https://www.geothermhvac.com/geothermal-heating/faqs/) ## Posts - [Why are geothermal ground loops so important?](https://www.geothermhvac.com/what-makes-a-good-geothermal-ground-loop/): Ground loops are the most important part of a geothermal system\. Lets explore the factors that make a good ground loop and the effects they have on your home - [Why buying the cheapest geothermal system is bad](https://www.geothermhvac.com/why-buying-the-cheapest-geothermal-system-is-bad/): If you are getting multiple quotes, buying on price might seem like a good idea, especially if all the quotes seem similar\. However, going with the cheapest geothermal heat pump system could cost you a lot more in the long run\.  - [What happens to my yard?](https://www.geothermhvac.com/what-happens-to-my-yard/): All geothermal systems require digging in your yard to install the ground loop heat exchanger\. This will temporarily disturb the surface of the yard, but your yard will recover\! When it does you will never know it is there\. - [What happens if I have solar and my power goes out?](https://www.geothermhvac.com/what-happens-if-i-have-solar-and-my-power-goes-out/): Many people assume that if you have solar panels for your home you will have backup power should the electrical grid go down\. However, this is not the case\. In order to have the panels producing when the grid is down you will need a battery backup system\. - [Solar System Types: Grid\-tied, Off\-Grid, Hybrid](https://www.geothermhvac.com/solar-system-types-grid-tied-off-grid-hybrid/): Grid\-tied, Off\-grid and hybrid systems are the main types of solar\. Which is best for your home depends on your personal budget and energy goals, as well as the policies of the local utility company \(availability, rates and incentives\)\. ## Categories - [Renewable Energy Articles](https://www.geothermhvac.com/category/articles/renewable-energy/) - [Geothermal Articles](https://www.geothermhvac.com/category/articles/renewable-energy/geothermal/) - [Solar Articles](https://www.geothermhvac.com/category/articles/renewable-energy/solar/) - [Solar \& Geothermal Installer Testimonials](https://www.geothermhvac.com/category/testimonials/) - [Articles](https://www.geothermhvac.com/category/articles/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.geothermhvac.com/sitemap_index.xml)