The City of Saint Paul is committed to expanding the use of renewable energy as it works toward achieving carbon neutrality in municipal operations by 2030. The city is utilizing geothermal energy, when applicable, for low-carbon and energy-efficient heating and cooling at municipal buildings.
City Buildings Powered by Geothermal Energy
Progress
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Description
Back in 2014, the City installed a geothermal system at the Arlington Hills Community Center.
To provide cooling at the 41,000 square foot facility, a geothermal heat pump loop serves three air handling units and three rooftop units with direct expansion (DX) cooling. A geothermal loop provides heat to 21 heat pumps, variable air volume systems (VAVs) are equipped with electric reheat, and an electric boiler provides supplemental heat to the loop.
The City of Saint Paul is also incorporating geothermal energy systems into the design and construction of the new North End Community Center and Wakan Tipi Center.
During 2024-2025, the City will be constructing a hydro-geothermal system for the Primates and Polar Bear Buildings at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory to remove those buildings from a centralized gas-powered steam boiler system.
Drill site for geothermal wells at Como Zoo.
Summary and contacts
Timeline
Continuous
Responsible organizations
Contact persons
- Cecilia GovrikEnergy CoordinatorCity of Saint Paul
Information updated 12/14/2024