罗切斯特(MN)推出首个地热能源网络, 为四座市中心的建筑提供可再生能源, 每年节省900K美元。 Rochester, MN, launched its first geothermal energy network, powering four downtown buildings with renewable energy and saving $900K yearly.

明尼苏达州罗切斯特(Rochester)已启动州首个可运作的热能网络, 使用地热井为四座市区公共建筑提供供暖和冷却, Rochester, Minnesota, has launched the state’s first operational thermal energy network, using geothermal wells to power heating and cooling for four downtown public buildings with 100% renewable energy. 该系统是七年前开始的项目的一部分,取代旧的蒸汽线,每年节省约900 000美元能源费用。 The system, part of a project begun seven years ago, replaces old steam lines and saves about $900,000 annually in energy costs. 其服务面积超过850 000平方英尺,旨在扩大范围,今后包括私人建筑。 It serves over 850,000 square feet and is designed to expand to include private buildings in the future. 天然气作为备份可用。 Natural gas is available as backup.