May 2009: We released the latest module, the thermal conductivity (TC) module. This module enables designers to analyze TC test data and create thermal conductivity reports instantly.

January 10th, 2009: Gaia Geothermal is pleased to announce the release of GLD^TM Premier Financial 2009 Edition. The new edition includes a financial module that offers a range of financial and emissions analysis tools. These tools enable designers to quickly analyze the annual and lifetime energy costs, emissions costs, maintenance costs, installation costs, lease value opportunity costs and salvage values of their geothermal designs. In addition, users can compare their geothermal designs with up to 5 standard HVAC systems (chillers, boilers, air source heat pumps, etc) to clearly demonstrate the benefits of "going geothermal."

For a limited time, we will be offering the upgrade at a reduced price. Click here to learn more about the newest features. Click here to purchase immediately.

October 2008: In October 2008, we previewed the new finance module at the IGSHPA conference in Nashville, TN.

June 2008: In June 2008, we released version Ground Loop Design^TM Version 5.3. Version 5.3 enables users to experience both the residential and commercial trial editions with a single download. It also enables users to test out LEAD PLUS for a 10 day period.

March 2008: In early 2008, Gaia Geothermal released Ground Loop Design^TM Residential Version 5.0. The first of its kind, Ground Loop Design^TM Residential uses commercial-grade heat transfer analysis for the design of residential systems, ensuring the highest levels of accuracy. In addition to offering the modular system that provides so much design power to commercial designers, the residential version includes the LEAD PLUS Plug-In, a tool that offers residential loads calculations, cost comparisons, a C02 emissions reduction calculator, and other sales-oriented and design features. Click here to read more about the residential features.

October 2007: In late 2007, Gaia Geothermal released Ground Loop Design^TM Premier Version 5.0, the most comprehensive ground source heat pump system design software in the industry. Click here to read about the latest features.

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