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Boise Green Living: Company Taps Ground to Heat & Cool Homes

With energy costs on the rise, homeowners are looking for new and efficient ways to heat and cool their homes without breaking their wallets. A Boise company has recently adopted a new method to heat and cool homes by tapping into the ground and drawing upon the Earth's natural temperature.
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