| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.84 |
| Liaison | Noah Upchurch |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Catawba College
IN-48: Innovation B
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Noah
Upchurch Senior Sustainability Specialist Center for the Environment |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
In Spring 2024, the College is installing a closed-loop geothermal system to provide clean energy to heat and cool the Library.
The project, which will be complete in March 2024, will feature 38 wells and high-efficiency geothermal heat pumps.
The estimated effects of this geothermal project include:
- 265 MMBtu reduction in fossil gas used
- 145,724 kWh reduction in purchased electrical energy
- 51 metric ton reduction in carbon emissions.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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