Question 1
What financial metric compares the total lifecycle cost of a geothermal system against a conventional HVAC alternative over a specified period?
Correct Answer:
Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)
Question 2
The US federal residential clean energy tax credit currently allows homeowners to deduct what percentage of qualifying geothermal heat pump installation costs?
Correct Answer:
30% of the total installed cost with no cap through 2032 under the Inflation Reduction Act
Question 3
Which factor most significantly affects the simple payback period of a residential geothermal heat pump compared to a high-efficiency gas furnace and central AC system?
Correct Answer:
The local cost of electricity versus natural gas and the heating/cooling load of the home
Question 4
What is a common range for simple payback periods for residential geothermal heat pump installations in the US after applying federal tax credits?
Correct Answer:
5 to 15 years depending on local energy prices, load, and installation cost
Question 5
When developing a project budget for a residential geothermal installation, which cost category is typically the largest single line item?
Correct Answer:
Ground loop drilling and installation
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Prepare with the IGSHPA Certified Residential Geothermal Designer (CRD) practice quiz. This question bank includes 50 questions covering geothermal, heat, pump, loop, and residential. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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