Sustainable Stewardship
Making History by Planning for the Future.
Once again, the Stevens Center was awarded a Net-Zero certification, thanks to our solar panels and a geothermal well system for heating and cooling our headquarters. In 2023 we produced more energy than we consumed!
Did you know?
With a 30KW grid connected photovoltaic array, the Stevens Center produces on average 50% more energy than it consumes. This solar array was one piece of a larger energy efficiency upgrade that began in late 2019 during the “Making History on the Common” Capital Campaign. These solar panels power an electric geothermal HVAC system. In addition, all lighting was converted to efficient LED, high performance triple-pane windows replaced the old windows, and spray foam was added to the exterior walls and ceiling to provide an R28-factor insulation value for the building.
If you want to learn more about our solar array and geothermal system, visit the the Stevens Center museum’s Energy Wing and find out how these systems work. Our geothermal and Net Zero exhibit is almost complete and we are working on a brand new solar exhibit, thanks to generous funding from the All Points North Foundation.
Finally, NAHS is committed to sharing knowledge and understanding of geothermal, solar and other programs that encourage sustainable stewardship of our past, present and future.
Join NAHS and participate in a series of speaker presentations, documentaries and educational programs designed to increase awareness and understanding of sustainable energy and how it applies to individuals of all ages, homeowners and businesses.
L-R: Geothermal heat pump distribution valves route the water to the 3 heat pumps; heavily-insulated duct-work that routes building air to and from the geothermal heat pumps; 6 geothermal water loops go through the basement wall 4 feet below grade and go out to and return from 6 geothermal wells, each 500 feet deep.