Schools & Churches

From college campuses to community churches, geothermal is keeping students and worshippers comfortable.

Cedar Rapids Community Schools

"The savings in energy and operating costs compared to ordinary systems make geothermal an attractive choice for schools."

Dubuque Community Church

"These low costs have enabled us to use money that would have previously used for utilities for the ministry of helping people in our community."

Dubuque Community Schools

Students at a few of Dubuque's schools are enjoying the comforts of advanced energy technology.

Fond du Lac High School

"We came back very enthused about what geothermal technology could do for us. Then we sat down with our contractors and they sharpened their pencils and we made it work."

Grace Community Church

Over time, this Eyota, Minnesota, congregation will reduce heating costs by 36 percent and cooling costs by 43 percent.

Luther College - Baker Village

This 33,000-square-foot, two-story student housing complex was one of the first college buildings in the country to use geothermal.

Luther College - Center for the Arts

"While it was a challenge to accommodate the concerns of everyone on the design/build team, it was well worth the effort in the end."