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1. How many of your buildings use geothermal for its heating and cooling?

We have three buildings utilizing geothermal: the Human Services Center, the Justice Center, and the Administration Building. Our most recently updated Community Life Building uses a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heating and cooling system. For more information, please visit The American Institute of Architects (AIA) for more information.

2. Is your department the one that I visit to reserve camping sites?

No, you would need to visit theConservation and Parkspage.

3. What is the Facilities Management Department and what does it do?

Our department maintains and cleans the Administration Building, Engineer’s main building, Justice Center, Human Services Center, and Community Life Program’s buildings. View a complete definition, of Facility Management for more information.

4. What is geothermal and how does it work?

A geo exchange heat pump uses the earth's geothermal heat to keep the building comfortable year-round. In the winter, it transfers usable heat from the ground or groundwater into the building. In the summer, it cools the building by reversing the process.
For more information, please visit Iowa Geothermal.