Yes, you can use a geothermal heat pump to reduce your home or business energy needs subject to Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations, Building Code, Public Health Code, and other restrictions. With a desuperheater, geothermal (ground-source) heat pumps can also provide free hot water during the summer when the heat pump is operating in air conditioning mode. You should contact the Planning Department (285-1980) for further information.