Despite a high up-front cost, developer Larry Ladomer is convinced that geothermal heating and cooling systems are more than worth it in the long run. He acted as owner's rep for the Southwest Detroit Business Association's redevelopment of the Oddfellows Hall -- and the system is working out great for both owner and tenants.
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Now that the building has been occupied since September, Ladomer is even more certain of geothermal's promise. He remembers giving the third floor tenant their first utility bill. "They said, 'Is this it?'"
Now, Ladomer is recommending geothermal to all his clients, including residential and commercial rehabs as well as new construction. We spoke on June 19 -- a nasty, humid day -- and Ladomer told me, "If you don't believe me, go there right now. It's 69 degrees in there – and I think, 'It's the earth cooling this place.'"
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