Geothermal Heat Pump Cost in 2026: Is It Worth It?
Quick answer: A residential geothermal (ground-source) heat pump costs $25,000–$40,000+ installed in 2026. The ground loop alone is $10,000–$25,000 of that. The 30% federal credit (§25D) that used to soften this ended December 31, 2025 — 2026 installs get $0 federal credit, which significantly lengthens payback. Geothermal Cost Breakdown (2026) Component Typical cost Heat pump … Read more