Geothermal Infrastructure
There are currently six closed loop ground heat exchanger (GHX) systems with a total of 390 wells installed. These systems provide heating and cooling to connected buildings. Additionally, three open-source wells located near Barnard Hall support process cooling systems.
The first geothermal bores were installed in 2014 near Jabs Hall. MSU continues to evaluate opportunities to install new geothermal bore fields where space and funding allow. Most of the systems have been installed in conjunction with new building construction or major building renovations.
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Name
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Connected Buildings
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Installed
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Well Count
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Well Depth
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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American Indian Hall GHX
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American Indian Hall
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2021
|
24
|
500'
|
|
Jones Hall GHX
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Jones Hall
|
2025
|
77
|
700'
|
|
Gianforte Hall GHX
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Gianforte Hall
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2025
|
50
|
500'
|
|
Jake Jabs GHX
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Jake Jabs Hall, Leon Johnson Hall, Wilson Hall, Tietz Hall
|
2014
|
51
|
500'
|
|
NAH GHX
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Norm Asbjornson Hall
|
2018
|
104
|
500'
|
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Romney Oval GHX
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Romney Hall, Student Wellness Center
|
2020
|
84
|
700'
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