Technical Specifications

Closed loop with 300 ft deep wells
132 wells (22 circuits) installed on courthouse square with 264 tons of heating and cooling capacity
The geothermal system's pumps and control structures are located in the basement of the Fayette County Courthouse (see pics below)
8” supply and return lines below downtown streets
2” - 6” service lines stubbed to 57 downtown businesses and vacant lots
11 users and 56+potential users
Approximately 220,000 sq ft of downtown commercial space could be connected to the system

Who Owns the District Geothermal System?

The city of West Union owns the geothermal system
The city does NOT have ongoing monthly expenses to operate the system
A 3rd party user group known as West Union District Energy LLC (WUDE) leases the system from the city of West Union
WUDE LLC contracts with a 3rd party operation and maintenance provider
Currently, users pay a monthly fee of $14 per ton of heating/cooling capacity to use the shared system

Fayette County Courthouse basement

Location: Lions Park
One test well complete
The pump house and distribution line vault are constructed
The pump is installed
The site has the space for 252 future well sites, with 504 ton potential capacity