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Colorado Mesa University is expanding its geothermal heating and cooling system with a project that will drill nearly 200 holes 650 feet into the ground.
The expansion will increase the thermal energy network’s capacity by around 50 percent and connect to buildings still under construction— including a new dining hall, housing, and existing buildings on campus.
The university has used geothermal technology for over 15 years and has saved $12 million on energy costs since the network’s implementation.
“A geothermal heat pump or a geo-exchange system is one of, if not the most energy-efficient HVAC systems you can install,” said Kent Marsh, vice president of capital planning, sustainability and campus operations at CMU.
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