Geothermal Energy System

Progress Update

• Will cut annual energy use by 50%

• Will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 25,000 tons per year

• Will cut water usage by 8,000,000 gallons per year

Impact

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Current Construction

• 645 total geothermal wells to serve 15 campus facilities– 425’-450’ deep– 20’ on centers

• 624 wells drilled to date• Ten percent of campus parking was impacted

with 8 lots being out of service at different times• Two lots remain under construction with

completion scheduled next month

Schedule

• Project Design Complete – October 10, 2012

• Project Advertisement – October 17, 2012• Project Pre-Bid – October 30, 2012• Bid Opening – November 15, 2012• Construction Activities Begin – January,

2012

Upcoming Construction

• Trenching for loop piping to begin early Spring 2012

• Trenching will occur for the entire geothermal loop, but in isolated portions at different timeframes

• Building mechanical system modifications will be addressed simultaneously