Heat pump (geothermal)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-000971",
  "term": "Heat pump (geothermal)",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "A heat pump in which the refrigerant exchanges heat (in a heat exchanger) with a fluid circulating through an earth connection medium (ground or ground water). The fluid is contained in a variety of loop (pipe) configurations depending on the temperature of the ground and the ground area available. Loops may be installed horizontally or vertically in the ground or submersed in a body of water.",
  "subject": "Renewable energy",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/heat-pump-geothermal/"
}