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Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps

”An energy-efficient heating and cooling alternative, the geothermal heat pump system moves heat from the ground to a building (or from a building to the ground) through a series of flexible pipe ‘loops’ containing water.”

— U.S. Department of Energy

The largest geothermal system on campus lies under Mac Field and serves both the Humanities and Social Studies Center and Admission and Student Financial Services. The well field contains 124 wells.

A geothermal system heats and cools the natatorium in the Bear Recreation and Athletic Center. The well field is directly west of the building and includes 132 wells.

A geothermal system serves the Environmental Education Center at �鶹��ý’s Conard Environmental Research Area; the well field is located under the parking lot.

The campus’s smallest geothermal system serves the �鶹��ý College Preschool. The well field is beneath the playground.

Learn more about �鶹��ý College’s sustainable energy solutions.

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Geothermal

Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps

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