The Daily Princetonian
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Construction on Hobson College, slated to be completed in spring 2027, will expand the University housing capacity by 510 residents and expand sustainability features as the University works toward its 2046 net-zero goal.
“The college will be connected to Princeton’s geo-exchange heating and cooling system, allowing Hobson College to operate with energy-efficient building systems that dramatically reduce operational carbon emissions,” Rizvi wrote.
The geo-exchange system uses underground bores and heat pumps to store and extract heat from the earth. Heat collected in the summer can be reused in the winter, reducing dependency on nonrenewable fuels like natural gas and diesel. The geo-exchange system is currently used in the Lakeside Apartments, Lawrence Apartments, and Lewis Center for the Arts.
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