Backyards are not only a fun place to hang out, but could also potentially be a functional part of one’s household. Dandelion, a new start-up created by Google X’s secretive lab, plans to to offer home geothermal and cooling systems. Homeowners would be able to tap into the ground’s energy to heat and cool their houses.

Dandelion’s system

Source: Hot Hardware – Google X Startup Dandelion To Bring Geothermal Heating And Cooling Tech That Harvests Energy From Your Lawn