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Chad Raymond
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Retrofitting Gerety Hall with geothermal heating offers Salve Regina University a strategic way to advance its Mercy Mission and improve sustainability. Geothermal systems would lower utility costs, cut emissions, and support the university’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Though the initial investment is high, federal tax credits and long-term savings would make the project financially viable. With early assessments already completed, moving forward would position Salve as a leader in environmental stewardship.
Publication Date
2025
Keywords
sustainability, geothermal, energy, university, campus
Recommended Citation
Koluch, Brian; Ohrtman, Colleen; Markowski, Kate; Guinivan, Kathleen; and Kaziz, Omar, "Transitioning to Geothermal Energy for University Sustainability" (2025). GLO-350 Earth 2050. 2.
https://digitalcommons.salve.edu/glo350/2
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