Projects

Energy: Geothermal

Energy: Geothermal

  • Eliminates 80,000 tons of carbon emissions annually, cuts energy costs by an estimated $2 million, reduces approximately half of the current campus carbon footprint, eliminates four coal fired boilers built in the 1950's and heast and cools more than 40 buildings over the 660 acre campus.
  • Phase one included a new 6,000 SF Energy Center building with a full basement.
  • The main floor contains a chiller room with two 150,000 pound chillers and support spaces.
  • The basement level contains pumps, tanks and the associated piping.
  • Design of new tunnels and modifications to existing tunnels for the distribution system to the buildings, including new and upgraded piping supports.

Project Examples:

  • Ball State Geothermal Conversion; Muncie, IN
  • Minot State Geothermal Conversion; Minot, ND
  • Wayzata Bay Center, Presbyterian Homes; Wayzata, MN

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