One of Colorado’s largest geothermal projects recently drew to a close. Solaire Apartments in Brighton, Colo., is entirely heated and cooled by ground-source heat pumps. The 252-unit, 12-building complex uses 112 wells to provide 326 tons of heating and cooling capacity.
The up-front premium associated with a ground-source system hasn’t made them exceptionally popular with property owners in the rental business, but owners at Solaire see the value, and they’re sure it’ll pay off.