Geothermal studies
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder is studying whether geothermal energy is feasible for the campus. If successful, this renewable energy solution would help reduce reliance on fossil fuels for heating and cooling, providing a more sustainable alternative that aligns with the CAP’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by no later than 2050.
The Geothermal Electricity Generation Scope Study Project provides a grant of $175,092 to explore the availability and feasibility of using deep geothermal resources to generate heat and power for the campus. If deep geothermal resources are feasible, the study's results could lead to the addition of cogeneration plants on campus that produce geothermal energy and create new job opportunities. Electricity is produced from geothermal technology by sourcing high-temperature heat from deep down in the earth to create steam that is then converted into electricity.
January 14, 2025:ÌýConsultants did a site walk at Williams Village.
December 2024:ÌýThe studies have begun and consultants are collecting utility use data.
May 24, 2024:ÌýThe ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Energy Office awarded two grants totaling nearly $700,000 through the statewide Geothermal Energy Grant Program (GEGP) to determine whether geothermal energy is feasible for the campus.Ìý
Construction impacts will be posted here as the project launches and continues to progress.
Coming soon!
Project overview
| Anticipated study start: | Summer 2024 |
| Anticipated completion: | Spring 2026 |
| Budget: | $700,000 |
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ the Project
This project will study whether geothermal energy is feasible for the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder campus.