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Our Ultra-Shallow GEO Systems
Our ultra-shallow GEO systems are specifically designed to make geothermal heating and cooling systems more affordable and easier to install in low and midrise buildings.
Conventional geothermal systems requiring drilling hundreds of feet deep
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Up to 850ft
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100ft
Our ultra-shallow systems, installed only 15-100 feet deep, significantly reduce the cost of a GEO system by using fast and low-cost shallow drilling methods already widely used in the construction and underground utility industries
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Cheaper
25%-50% cheaper to drill
Faster
2x-5x Faster to install
Safer
Avoid risky deep underground features
Flexible Solutions for Low and Midrise Buildings
Whether you're breaking ground on a new development or upgrading an existing property, Innovia GEO offers ultra-shallow GEO systems that align with your needs.
New Construction
Our ultra-shallow systems are designed to integrate seamlessly into low to mid-rise new construction without adding complexity. By planning early, you maximize design flexibility, lower your installation costs, and unlock long-term operational savings from day one.
Solutions for new buildings include:
GEOPiles integrate geothermal capability directly into a building's tubular steel foundation piles enabling their dual-use to provide an extremely low-cost geothermal system.
Typical depth: 50 to 100 ft
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Vertical GEOColumns are made from HDPE pipe and can be integrated into various foundation structures or installed as standalone arrays under or adjacent to your building.
Typical depth: 50 to 100 ft
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Horizontal GEOColumns are made of HDPE pipe and can be installed adjacent to or even under your building using widely available horizontal directional drilling.
Typical depth: 15 to 30 ft
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Explore how today’s rising energy prices, energy efficiency standards, and available incentives, make GEO the clear choice
Reduce Your Heating and Cooling Costs Today and Tomorrow
GEO systems provide immediate savings on utility bills while also protecting you against rising energy prices in the future — delivering stable, predictable savings for decades.
Future Proof Your Building Against Regulations
GEO not only meets today’s regulations but also positions your building to exceed tomorrow’s requirements — ensuring compliance and added value right away and for years to come.
Take Advantage of Many Available Incentives
A wide range of incentives and utility rebates makes this the best time
to install GEO. Acting now allows you to significantly reduce upfront costs and fast-track your return on investment.
Why wait? GEO pays off now — and later
Ready to Bring Geothermal to Your Building?
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
We make it easy to integrate ultra-shallow GEO to your project
Step 1: Book a Free Consultation
We’ll walk you through what’s possible and answer any questions you may have
Step 2: Site Assessment
Our team evaluates your site,
including soil conditions and available space, to determine if GEO is the right fit for your project
Step 3: GEO System Matching
We match your building with the best suited ultra-shallow system based on your property, and guide you through the next steps
Our Projects
Eby Rush Transformer Station​
Waterloo, Ontario - Canada
GEOPile Demonstration Site
This project demonstrated our GEOPile system at a utility owned substation service building. The system integrated geothermal functionality directly into helical steel foundation piles. Installed alongside a conventional deep geothermal system already existing at the building, our side-by-side comparative testing has shown you don't need to drill deep to get a good performing GEO system.
Townhouse Community
Toronto, Ontario - Canada
55 Unit Townhouse Community
This 55-unit townhouse community now enjoys clean and efficient geothermal heating and cooling, along with ownership of its system. Originally stalled for two years due to insolvency of the initial developer, we successfully remediated and commissioned the conventional GEO system and arranged an $847,000 green loan helping residents own the system under a community energy model. Not only delivering energy cost savings and stability, residents enjoy the tranquility of the summer without the constant humming of air-conditioners.
Horizontal GEOColumn Pilot
Newmarket, Ontario - Canada
Horizontal GEOColumn Pilot Site
This project features our Horizontal GEOColumns, installed only 20 feet deep. This system was completed in collaboration with a large utility company and underground utility contractor, using the same directional drilling methods used to install water, gas, power and communication lines, showing how cost-effective ultra-shallow GEO can be implemented widely, quickly, and easily. Interesting fact - the ground temperature at 20 feet deep was warmer than 30 feet in February due to the time it takes for heat from the summer to migrate down through the ground.
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