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Facilities committee opts for geothermal HVAC at Judicial Center after debate over costs and payback
Summary
After multi‑hour discussion citing Verigee analysis, energy savings projections and borrowing implications, Dunn County Facilities Committee voted to replace the Judicial Center HVAC with a geothermal system and moved the capital project into the 2026 CIP; the geothermal motion passed with one dissent.
The Dunn County Facilities Committee voted to replace the Judicial Center HVAC with a geothermal system after extended discussion over capital costs, operating savings and procurement timing.
Committee members debated the two principal options presented in a Verigee report: a conventional replacement of boilers, chiller, air handlers and controls, and a geothermal system that would install a well field with upgraded piping and lower‑capacity backup boilers. The Verigee figures cited in committee discussion showed a higher upfront cost for geothermal but substantially lower projected annual utility costs and lower maintenance over the system life.
Key financial figures discussed during the meeting included a geothermal project estimate of about $9.5 million before…
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