Geothermal System for Colonnades
Under construction · North Carolina · Last reported Jun 2010
Source: Elon University
Elon University is implementing a geothermal system to heat and cool the Colonnades residence halls. The project involves drilling 112 holes to create a closed-loop system that utilizes underground temperatures to regulate indoor climate, aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Education, Natural Gas, Geothermal
- Location
- Elon, North Carolina, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Elon University
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Elon University is implementing a geothermal system to heat and cool the Colonnades residence halls. The project involves drilling 112 holes to create a closed-loop system that utilizes underground temperatures to regulate indoor climate, aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | North Carolina |
City | Elon |
Source
Source | Elon University |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education, Natural Gas, Geothermal |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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