CRD CRD Economic Analysis & Project Management 2

Question 1

What project management document outlines the scope of work, timeline, and deliverables for a residential geothermal installation project?

Accepted Answer

A project specification or scope of work document

Answer

A formal scope of work document defines what will be installed, when, and to what standards, protecting both the contractor and homeowner.

Question 2

Which stakeholder typically issues drilling permits for vertical borehole geothermal loops in US residential projects?

Accepted Answer

The state or local well drilling regulatory authority, often the department of natural resources or environmental quality

Answer

Vertical boreholes are regulated similarly to water wells, so state or local well drilling authorities issue required permits before drilling begins.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a pre-construction site assessment in residential geothermal project management?

Accepted Answer

To identify site constraints such as setbacks, utility conflicts, soil conditions, and access for drilling equipment

Answer

A pre-construction site assessment identifies physical constraints that affect loop placement, equipment access, and overall project feasibility before signing contracts.

Question 4

When managing a residential geothermal project with multiple subcontractors (driller, plumber, electrician), what scheduling dependency is critical to sequence correctly?

Accepted Answer

Drilling and loop installation must be complete before the plumber connects the loop to the heat pump, which must be set before the electrician wires it

Answer

The geothermal loop must be in the ground and connected before the heat pump can be powered and tested, establishing a strict sequential dependency.

Question 5

Which financial instrument specifically designed for energy efficiency upgrades allows homeowners to finance geothermal installations through their property tax assessment?

Accepted Answer

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing

Answer

PACE financing attaches repayment to the property tax bill rather than the individual, making it accessible to homeowners who lack equity for a HELOC.

(CRD) Certified Residential Geothermal Designer Practice Test

(CRD) Certified Residential Geothermal Designer Practice Test

CRD CRD Economic Analysis & Project Management 2