Knoxville Public Works Complex Utilizing Geothermal HVAC
Tuesday, July 21st, 2015
Knoxville’s future public works complex, already slated to be one of the city’s most environmentally-friendly buildings to date, will become even more energy-efficient thanks to a $240,000 state grant.
The funding will go toward installing a geothermal heat pump, which uses the naturally stable temperature in the ground to heat and cool buildings. Though expensive to install, the geothermal pump will save the city about $3,120 per year over a traditional heating and cooling system, according to city officials.
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