Geothermal Heat Pump Case Study
Westside High School Gets an A-plus in Energy Efficiency
Statistics show that by installing a geothermal heat pump system, Westside High School reduced its annual energy costs by $29,500, while adding 80,000 square feet of educational space during its recent renovation project. Westside energy personnel estimate that the school will save between $1.5 and $3 million in energy and maintenance costs over the next 20 years with this installation.
Pre-renovation expenditures
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| Gas: |
$79,500 |
| Electricity: |
$177,000 |
| Total: |
$256,500 |
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Post-renovation expenditures
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| Gas: |
$47,500 |
| Electricity: |
$179,500 |
| Total: |
$227,000 |
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Annual savings with 80,000 additional square feet of space: $29,500 Energy conservation was one of the primary focuses during the $27.5 million renovation process in which the facility expanded to 380,000 square feet of space. The installation of a geothermal space-conditioning system with 143 heat pumps and an HVAC capacity of 760 tons significantly enhanced the energy efficiency of the structure.
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Annual savings with 80,000 additional square feet of space: $29,500
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Contact:
Please call (402) 636-3594 in Omaha or 1-800-648-2658 outside the metropolitan area.
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