Shreveport Heating and Cooling offers experienced services from a business which is celebrating its one year anniversary. The air conditioner repair Shreveport professionals also provide maintenance and installation services.

Shreveport LA: Shreveport Heating and Cooling and Toby Evans are pleased to announce that they have reached the one-year milestone in business. The air conditioner repair Shreveport firm responds quickly to customers who have an air conditioner unit or heating system which is not functioning as it should. The professionals from the company have the knowledge and experience to determine what is wrong and get it working as quickly as possible. The heat and humidity in Shreveport, Louisiana makes it imperative to get the AC system running smoothly as fast as possible.

According to Toby Evans, We take special care of your air conditioning and heating system by providing expert AC repair, furnace repair, cleaning the AC unit, inspection, spring tuneup and HVAC system installations. When your cooling or heating system goes on the fritz and needs repair, our HVAC technicians are only a call away. No repair is too big or small for us to tackle.

The team at Shreveport Heating and Cooling provides air conditioning repairs and AC maintenance services, to heating system services. They are the company in Shreveport, Bossier City and surrounding areas, best positioned to provide necessary tasks. The expert HVAC technicians have the skills to repair older model units as well as the latest technology designs. Service or installation of central air conditioning systems requires a highly trained professional, such as the type of technicians associated with SHC.

There are a number of reasons why a selection of Shreveport Heating and Cooling as the top heating and AC firm in Shreveport. These reasons include integrity in business as a priority, quality services for every project which is undertaken, and dependability. Each HVAC service appointment is completed on time and with the necessary tools in hand. Expert maintenance for AC is a critical element of ensuring a cooling system which stands the test of time.

For more information, visit the web pages at http://www.shreveportheatingandcooling.com/.

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Brown's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in 40th Year The SandPaper Brown's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is proud to observe its 40th anniversary this year, and its business has expanded to serve Long Beach Island and all of Ocean County from its original Monmouth County roots. While speaking with the company owners ...

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The April 22 arrival of Earth Day provides an opportunity for consumers to consider ways they can make their homes and their buying practices more environmentally friendly. Your Better Business Bureau has the following advice for reducing your environmental footprint.

Green marketing

Claims of eco-friendliness are everywhere you look these days. Its no exaggeration to say Its a jungle out there when it comes to all the many green advertising and ecological label claims that companies are using. Unfortunately, some of those claims are less reliable than others. The Federal Trade Commission has Green Guides, available online at ftc.gov. The guides are designed to help marketers avoid making environmental claims that could be unfair or deceptive. Consumers can benefit from reading up on the guidelines to help them understand what certain terms on product labels can mean. Some examples:

Consumers should be watchful for vague or unclear green terms on product labels. Its advisable to use the Internet to look up product and service claims and to compare competitors claims.

There is no single magic green initiative that will save the planet. There are, however, hundreds of small things consumers can do around their homes and in the marketplace that can combine to make a positive difference for the environment.

If you questions or concerns about ways to go green, not just on Earth Day but every day, contact the BBB at (800) 856-2417, or visit bbbinc.org.

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Special to the Chronicle 11:57 a.m. ET April 16, 2017

Tom Longerbeam, Elder Care Services Emeritus Board member and weekly Meals on Wheels volunteer explains why his Tuesday deliveries are so meaningful to him and critically important to his recipients.(Photo: Special to the Chronicle)

Elder Care Services has launched Support Our Seniors (SOS), a collaborative, community based initiative that aims to raise funds for and educate local seniors about utility assistance and home weatherization. Often times, seniors live alone and cannot afford the costs associated with seasonal climate changes while major weather events cause an even greater hardship.

When a storm brings down a tree in your yard, it is a problem. When its in a low-income or physically challenged senior citizens yard, it can mean the difference between food on their table or medicine in their cabinet, said Elder Care Services Board Member and City Commissioner Scott Maddox. Weve seen too many of these situations in the last few months. Hopefully, a partnership like this will help Support Our Seniors when they are in crisis.

Elder Care Services is an agent for the states Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), which provides assistance to low-income seniors to help them maintain adequate heating and cooling. The program can pay only one benefit per season (heating/cooling), and funds are usually exhausted by the first week of each month. Elder Care Services must then use donated funds and equipment to ensure clients needs can be met.

Through SOS, Elder Care Services is enlisting partners and donors to help safeguard the communitys vulnerable, low-income senior population.

One of the wonderful things about our community-based approach to caring for seniors is that we maintain a personal connection with each of our clients, said Elder Care Services CEO Mark Baldino. Between our staff and volunteers, we are often the first point of contact for seniors in crisis. We know firsthand how critical a safety net is for seniors, it can be life or death.

As was the case recently, it was Meals on Wheels volunteer John Outland that alerted Elder Care Services to a hazardous situation at a clients home following hurricane Hermine. We provide clients more than just a meal to help them stay in place. We also monitor their overall well-being and identify other needs as we talk with them on a daily basis, said Outland.

One of the first community partners stepping up to help is the City of Tallahassees REACH program. The REACH program is designed to assist neighborhoods with older homes by helping residents to lower their energy use and utility bills. Customers receive free home energy assessments, free installation of energy-saving products and energy efficiency tips. Since this innovative program launched in 2010, it has served nearly 10,000 residents across Tallahassee.

The City of Tallahassees REACH program already has boots on the ground and folks in homes assessing their vulnerability to potential weather damage, Maddox said. I see this as a perfect partnership to kick-start a community wide effort to keep seniors safe in their homes.

Every year, Elder Care Services triages more than 2,000 emergency and urgent requests. A significant portion is for utility assistance and/or weather related emergencies. Many seniors live alone and cannot afford the significant utility cost increase that winter and summer bring. During cold snaps, Elder Care can receive 10 or more calls a day requesting utility assistance.

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"From increased energy efficiency to protection from 99% of UV rays, professionally installed window film offers home and business owners an affordable improvement to help save money and the environment," said Jack Mundy, President, IWFA. "As a part of the IWFA's celebration of National Window Film Day, we are pleased to share a new 'Go Green' infographic."

The free "Go Green and Save Green" infographic (download here) highlights the many benefits of window film and emphasizes how professionally installed window film is a good choice for the environment over replacing older windows entirely. A professional installation of window film helps consumers save on heating and cooling costs and may also be eligible for "Go Green" energy rebates.

"Window film offers a significant economic benefit at many levels - from employment to energy savings to improved health, to the reduction of our carbon footprint," said Darrell Smith, Executive Director, IWFA. "We are very happy to see the growing support of National Window Film Day and the window film industry from our nation's officials."

To find professionally accredited window film installers near you, visit the IWFA's Find An Installer; for more information on NWFD, visit IWFA website.

About the International Window Film Association The International Window Film Association (IWFA) (www.iwfa.com) is a unified industry body of window film dealers, distributors, and manufacturers that facilitates the growth of the window film industry though the use of education, research, advocacy and consumer awareness. The organization builds alliances with trade associations, utilities and government agencies to advance dealers' and distributors' businesses and provide value to their customers.

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Onions: To Eveleth-Gilbert school board chair for her bias in letting people or other board members tack at meetings. It sure seems that she and the clerk have an agenda and no other board members are allowed to have another opinion. This is clearly shown at the Athletic Committee meeting where she scolded one member for getting off topic. Must be a board of two. Everyone else must not oppose.

Onions: Why in the world is there still a stop sign where Parkville Road meets 102 by the C.N. tracks? No traffic can come from the west because of a rock blockade and striped barricades. Take that stop sign down already!

Onions: To the Minnesota D.M.V. and their high license plate fees. To add insult to injury, when you buy a new vehicle you dont get a full year out of your new plates. I bought a new vehicle on March 31. When my new plates came Feb. was the expiration month. They charged me almost $400 for 11 months. They cheated me out of one full month. That is wrong.

Orchids: And Easter Lilies to Make it Mondays after school program at Messiah Lutheran Church. The Holy week booklets the students made are awesome. What a good opportunity for kids! (Submitted by a Grateful Grandma)

Orchids: To all of the staff at the Virginia Hospital especially the Doctors and Nurses in the ER. Thank you. (Submitted by Helen Pulkinen and Maria Kinler)

Orchids: To Sundell Eye Associates for their expert cataract removal and eyeglass fitting. (Submitted by Miriam Jones)

Orchids: Much thanks to the person who left an Easter Lily in my front porch with no name. May the Lord Bless you especially during this Easter Season. (Submitted by Joan Schaefbauer)

Onions: To the Gilbertans crying over the city councils decision against donating to the third of July celebration. Councilors are only as bright as the people who elected them. Residents slept while past and present councils irreverently squandered tax payers money, bankrupting the coffers. You cant get blood out of a turnip.

Orchids: To the IRRRB for finally replacing Troon with a hopefully better management company Bill Casper Golf. It was a much-needed change. I hope you continue to make changes and look hard at the staff you have running the facility. Onions for not drug testing all employees who run state owned equipment.

Orchids: Here is some information the Gilbert City Council can use. A friend told me, that because of Minntac. Mountain Iron receives about an extra $300,000 in grants every year for the IRRRB to spend on city improvements. Gilbert has an Arcelor-Mittal taconite mine to the northeast. Gilbert should also get a large amount of extra yearly grant money for the IRRRB. The Gilbert City Council should do some inquiring real soon to receive its share of extra taconite grant money.

Orchids: A colorful palette of Orchids to Marion DeLage for opening up Art Expressions art studio in Biwabik. She has created a beautiful place for everyone to come to and try their hand at creating personal treasures. Everyone is welcome and even if you dont think you have any artistic abilities, Marion will be there to help you create a memorable piece to share with friends and family. There are no judgements there, no malicious gossiping or back-biting. People are there to have fun. Her encouragement and instruction help everyone who comes in the door. She has classes for all ages, genders and walks of life. I have watched her interact with both adults and children to a degree that is heartwarming. Marion is offering an outlet for warmth and laughter for all ages. I truly believe she is providing therapy for the everyday person so bogged down with todays issues and personal struggles. Great job Marion!! We love you and what you are providing to the area.......Everyone, go to her Facebook site, Art Expressions and see what is being offered and come to the studio for laughter, fun, creation, relaxation and therapy!! (Submitted by a Grateful Client)

Onions: To Mayor Cuffe and the Virginia City Council; a 19 percent increase in property taxes, a proposed $20 a month surcharge on our utility bills for the relocation of utility lines because of the Highway 53 bridge, main street looks like an abandoned ship wreck, biggest concern of the city is the Miners Memorial Building renovation, all this while streets and infrastructure falls apart. What is going on folks? (Submitted by a Virginia Resident longing for the days of Mayor Carolyn Luoma Gentilini, When We Had a Real Leader!)

Orchids: To all the Eveleth Elks Members who volunteered their time to cook and serve Tuesday Burgers during the past year. If many volunteer a little time, the work doesnt fall on the shoulders of just a few. The kitchen committee appreciates all those who have given their time and worked in the kitchen. (Submitted by Eveleth Elks Kitchen Committee)

Orchids: A giant batch of red, white, and blue orchids to Tracy LaBarge of Tracys Sewing and Alterations for her patriotic assistance to the Mesabi Range Post of the VFW. Tracy has stitched edged of U.S. Flags to preserve their longevity. She has provided assistance in preparing Color Guard Uniforms for V.F.W. members. The members of VFW Post 1172 salute her for her spirit of Americanism. (Submitted by Members of VFW Post 1172)

Orchids: A sincere thank you to E and T Landscaping and Plowing Inc. for keeping our parking lot plowed all winter. It was a long winter with a great deal of snow and knowing we would be taken care of was a great relief. We knew how busy they were but every time it snowed someone was here to help us out! Your thoughtfulness is so greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support. From the entire staff at the Mesabi Humane Society.

Orchids: Thank you to Brian Pazzelli of North Country Heating and Cooling for donating the installation of new duct work in our dog kennel area. Also, thank you to Rick and Dave for working so hard and getting the job done rather quickly. This is the second time that we were fortunate enough to receive help from this great group of guys! Your generosity is sincerely appreciated. (Submitted by all of us at the Mesabi Humane Society, Especially the Dogs!)

Orchids: Bags and bags full of orchids to Miners, Inc., and their Super One stores in Biwabik and Virginia for collecting plastic bags and then shipping them to a center where they are recycled and processed. Not just collected and thrown into the local landfill.

Orchids: What a wonderful show!! The Country show at Mountain Iron School on the 2nd Saturday of every month for $7. 2 1/2 hours of great local entertainment. The Band (40 Below) and Bittersweet were great. Mark your calenders for this entertainment every month. To visit with friends and neighbors and listen to great music. The Saturday night live gives monies to our local music departments at the schools. (Submitted by Donna Perrault).

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Renovation efforts are moving along on the old fire house that a Glynn County Commissioner is leasing from the city of Brunswick as headquarters for his and other local nonprofits.

The old Brunswick fire station on Albany Street has been vacant and untouched for years. A circa 1920s firetruck currently located at the facility will remain in one of the bays.

"We got the heating and cooling replaced," said Glynn County Commissioner Allen Booker about the space he's preparing for his Rebuilding Together of Glynn County. "Volunteers from the Well, (a homeless ministry) and the Salvation Army, helped with our cleanup in March and did a great job. We didn't have to do much with the electrical."

Booker added that one of the bay doors will be walled-off and the other one replaced in about 10 days.

He's also looking for a plumber to replace the hot water heater, install a couple of new toilets and a kitchen sink. Booker is looking for plumbers and can be contacted at (912) 398-9923.

The Brunswick City Commission, in March, approved a lease for $1 per year that will allow Booker to use the old fire station on Albany Street as headquarters for his nonprofit, Rebuilding Together of Glynn County. The lease payment is in consideration with the renovations that need to be made to the property at 2129 Albany Street.

Booker is the executive director and founder of the local Rebuilding chapter, which uses volunteers and donations to make home repairs for people in need. The group is already making home repairs for qualifying low-income, elderly and veteran homeowners in Glynn County. A new apprenticeship program designed to offer youth hands-on experience will also be part of the programs offered.

The Environmental Justice Advisory Board will also occupy the space.

Booker said Friday that Lowe's provided the organization a $15,000 grant to make repairs on a local disabled veteran's home.

"We'll be moving forward on his home repairs and weatherization in the next 60 days," Booker said. "We'll be doing weatherization in partnership with the Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority. We also received a $3,500 grant from Hello Goodbuy, (a local thrift store)."

June 3 is the final rehab day. Honeywell and volunteers will be on hand. Anyone who would like to volunteer their skills with painting and other tasks can contact Booker or Pastor Darrell Dawson, Bright Star Baptist Church, 263 Sweet Gum Drive and rehab specialist with Rebuilding Together.

Booker said the organization is also in need of building materials.

"We're also planning to launch a safe and healthy homes initiative for local seniors," Booker said. "Through that initiative, we'll be putting in grab bars and wheel chair ramps and we're in need of donations for those projects as well."

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Rogue River Elementary School's East Campus only has a boiler room providing heat to the school. With a new bond, the school district hopes to install a new HVAC system so the classrooms get adequate heating and air conditioning. (KTVL/Mike Marut)

Rogue River, Ore. - Rogue River Elementary School's East Campus has a heating ventilation and air conditioning system built back in the 1960s.

"At this point, there's no cooling," Janel Reed, principal of the elementary school, says. "In the summer months or in the spring when it starts to get really warm, our building holds in the heat."

Students notice the huge temperature fluctuations throughout the year.

"When you're cold, at first you feel 'I'm so cold!' and then when you go to hot I'm like 'haaa' but then it's too hot! I don't really like it," Amberlea Kramer, a 2nd grade student at the school, says.

One long-time teacher says she takes precautions in the warmer months.

"Usually I get to school between 6:00 and 6:30 [in the morning] and I put fans in all my windows," Donna Olympius, a 2nd grade teacher, says. "I put a fan in the door. I start sucking all the hot air out. It's like a sauna in here - it's very unbearable."

Olympius has been teaching at Rogue River Elementary for 25 years. Every year, she battles the room temperatures to keep her students focused on learning.

"The students have a really hard time coming in and diving into math where you really want them to be concentrating so we have to try and mix it up," Olympius says. "I buy Popsicles, bring Popsicles in. We take Popsicle breaks."

This bond could create a longer-term solution than the Popsicle breaks. A majority of the bond's funds would go towards installing a new HVAC system in the school.

"At the time the system was built, there wasn't as much attention paid to cooling the air or circulating the air," Paul Young, the superintendent for the Rogue River School District, says.

To replace the system, residents can vote for Measure 15-169 on May 16th's ballot. The bond is worth $3.335 million dollars over the next seven years if passed.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. On the heels of brand-new air conditioning product launches, LG Electronics is reinforcing its deep commitment to the future of the HVAC industry by introducing the LG Technology Roadshow a unique LG mobile showroom on wheels providing customers across the U.S. an opportunity for a hands-on experience with LGs latest air conditioning technologies.

Last month, LG unveiled the future of the connected building with the launches its new controls platform, LG MultiSITE, with the goal of supplying building owners the tools they need to make the best operational choices for their businesses and bottom lines. LG also launched the Multi V 5, the new flagship product in LGs air-source variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, which not only has reduced space and weight requirements, but also helps to reduce installation costs.

Both innovations will be featured in the LG Technology Roadshow, which will be touring the U.S. throughout 2017, starting in California. The 30-foot-long mobile showroom, which displays more than a dozen air conditioning innovations, is designed to help educate engineers, contractors, architects, and building owners across the country about advances in commercial and residential comfort systems.

The LG Technology Roadshow demonstrates our unparalleled commitment to both our customers and the future of the HVAC industry. We look forward to enabling potential customers to experience our technologies firsthand and understand how they can improve every installation, from retrofits to new builds, said Kevin McNamara, senior vice president, Air Conditioning Technologies, LG Electronics USA.

Kicking off last month in Los Angeles, the roadshow is scheduled to make stops this spring in Bakersfield, Fresno, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, and Sacramento, California; Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; Reno, Nevada; and Irving, Texas. It will move east for the remainder of the year.

The roadshow features 15 of LGs most sought-after technologies, including outdoor units, indoor units and controls:

LG MultiSITETM Controls Suite

The LG MultiSITE Controls Suite represents the future of controls for the HVAC industry. Launched at AHR Expo 2017, the LG MultiSITE Remote Controller, LG MultiSITE Communications Manager, and LG MultiSITE VM3 Building Management Solution empower operators to take control of their buildings in ways that were not previously possible.

The LG MultiSITE Remote Controller features a highly intuitive, customizable user interface that allows system managers to configure functionality and home screen appearance to meet the needs of a specific zone. The LG MultiSITE Communications Manager integrates the power of LG VRF technology into an existing third-party building management system, directly integrating with a VRF system and eliminating the need for a gateway. The LG MultiSITE VM3 building management solution maximizes the sophistication of control in each building system for cohesive building operation and synergistic performance.

LG Multi V 5

The new flagship product in LGs air-source VRF systems, Multi V 5, represents the next generation in the popular LG Multi V family. The LG Multi V 5 is available from 6- to 42-tons, with a choice of three-phase 208V, 230V, or 460V electrical power as heat recovery/heat pump outdoor units. New to the Multi V line-up are the single frame 16-, 18-, and 20-ton units. The 20-ton unit represents the largest tonnage single frame on the market today. As a smaller and lighter solution, the Multi V 5 20-ton not only reduces footprint requirements, but also helps to reduce installation costs.

While the footprint of the Multi V 5 has been reduced, its performance has increased. Building upon Smart Load Control of the Multi V IV, the Multi V 5 features Advanced Smart Load Control which proactively addresses the impact of pending weather changes ensuring optimal comfort for all of the building occupants. The Multi V 5 also features LG Intelligent Heating technology that defrosts as needed rather than responding once frost has reached a preset point. On top of active response capabilities, the Multi V 5 also features a new biomimetic fan design that draws from natures design and enables the unit to operate more efficiently and increase airflow while reducing the perceived noise level by approximately 20 percent.

Art CoolTM Premier

LGs Art Cool Premier wall-mount duct-free split system is a quiet outdoor unit that features an inverter compressor, which consumes less energy than conventional air conditioners. The inverter compressor ramps up or down to match the outdoor temperature load and provides precise control based on the each rooms set point. When the selected temperature is reached, the inverter compressor operates at a low speed to maintain comfort level instead of continuing to cycle on and off, using less energy.

Earning the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2016 designation, the LG Art Cool Premier system also features LGRED High Performance Heating with low ambient heating operations down to -13 Fahrenheit, ensuring continuous operation and efficient performance during even the coldest winter months. It boasts one of the highest SEER ratings in its class and works seamlessly with the LG Smart AC, allowing the end-user to wirelessly connect, control, and monitor the indoor units full array of functions and features through an intuitive smart phone app.

Art Cool Gallery

LG provides owners the opportunity to express an individual sense of style while cooling or heating their space with the duct-free Art Cool Gallery. This innovative indoor model allows the user to display an image in the customizable frame. The Art Cool Gallery is compatible with single and multiple zone outdoor units.

Key features of the Art Cool Gallery include remote control operation, quick and easy installation, natural air flow, and auto operation modes. It maintains a quiet sound for both indoor and outdoor units. The LG Art Cool Gallery Inverter duct-free split system provides both comfort and a stylish aesthetic for all-season comfort.

Art Cool Mirror

The Art Cool Mirror indoor units have a flat panel with a charcoal mirror finish to complement any design aesthetic. It integrates a motorized guide vane that allows the control of airflow from side to side, as well as a motorized louver that can automatically change airflow by directing the air up and down for a uniform air distribution.

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The construction on Mac Field will culminate in the installing of geothermal wells, which will allow for eco-friendly heating of the new HSCC. Photo by Mayu Sakae.

By Kate Irwin irwinkat@grinnell.edu

Grinnell students returned from spring break to find the perimeter of Mac Field surrounded by a fence and covered in mechanical equipment. To many students, this new construction site was a surprise.

To compensate for the loss of Mac Field for intramural sports, such as Ultimate Frisbee, Facilities Management has been working with the Athletic Department to find a new place for teams to practice. The area they found is east of the softball fields, making it accessible for student use. Unfortunately, Mac Field will not be usable as an intramural field until the fall of 2018, due to the growing season of the grass.

Currently, Mac Field is under construction for a geothermal well field for the Humanities and Social Studies Complex (HSSC). The new HSSC will be heated by these geothermal wells, as will several other buildings on campus. Mac Field was selected, as this is the only area of land on campus that is large enough to install the necessary amount of geothermal wells in order to properly heat the HSSC.

The whole idea is to make the HSSC as environmentally friendly as possible, so were using geothermal technology, Rick Whitney, Vice President of Facilities Management, said.

Geothermal technology is incredibly environmentally friendly. It allows for heating and cooling to happen simultaneously, making the process extremely efficient. It uses around half the amount of energy as a traditional system.

The project is already underway, as several wells have currently been placed in Mac Field. There will be underground lines between the HSSC and the well field and this construction will begin towards the end of this April. There will also be an underground vault that will be finished during the later months of summer.

Soon after the construction finishes, the restoration of Mac Field will begin. In addition to the standard restoration process, a grade will also be established, making water drainage more efficient.

The idea to use geothermal technology is one example of the College enacting its commitment towards sustainability.

[The idea to use geothermal technology started due to] the design of the building and our pursuit of being as ecologically friendly as we could with this large facility being almost 200,000 square feet, Whitney said. We wanted to be sure we were doing as little to the environment as we could.

Facilities Management has also partnered with Alliant Energy. Alliant Energy calculated that the amount of geothermal energy would save the College at least $250,000 a year.

According to Whitney, a lot of input went into the creation of this project. A building committee that consisted of administrators, faculty and students worked with the architect to make sure that the plan lined up with the goals and mission of the College.

But while the project has generated a lot of buzz, geothermal technology is not new to Grinnells campus. The Colleges natatorium also utilizes this technology, but for a different purpose. There, geothermal technology is employed to dehumidify the air, which takes a considerable amount of energy.

This [geothermal technology] has been working really well and this is what gave us the confidence to take this bold step, Whitney said.

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