http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Geothermal News RSS en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:12:58 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/2/ball-state-partners-with-chevrolet-to-validate-new-methodology-for-verifying-carbon-reduction https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/2/ball-state-partners-with-chevrolet-to-validate-new-methodology-for-verifying-carbon-reduction Carbon reduction study leads to partnership between Ball State and Chevrolet. Wed, 12 Feb 2014 18:58:51 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/7/trustees-approve-final-phase-of-geothermal-project https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/7/trustees-approve-final-phase-of-geothermal-project Ball State Board of Trustees approves the completion of the university’s geothermal project, which will save an estimated $2 million a year in operating costs. Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:21:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/6/prestigious-international-group-honors-ball-states-sustainability-efforts https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/6/prestigious-international-group-honors-ball-states-sustainability-efforts Ball State University was honored this week for its across-the-board efforts at environmental stewardship by an international organization that includes some of the world's most prestigious colleges and universities. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:39:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/ball-states-geothermal-system-to-be-dedicated-march-20 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/ball-states-geothermal-system-to-be-dedicated-march-20 Ball State will dedicate the nation's largest geothermal system of its kind during a March 20 ceremony in Sursa Hall. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:16:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/leeding-the-way-in-sustainability-has-ball-state-seeing-stars https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/leeding-the-way-in-sustainability-has-ball-state-seeing-stars Coinciding recognitions from the U.S. Green Building Council and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education confirm Ball State's environmental leadership. Completion of the university's nation-leading geothermal energy project, meanwhile, could put it "over the top," predicts Robert Koester, longtime chair of the Council on the Environment. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/6/greening-the-campus-from-the-top-on-down https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/6/greening-the-campus-from-the-top-on-down Part of the university’s initiative to nurture an environmentally conscious campus includes a new green area installed atop a recently constructed energy station, itself a component of Ball State’s geothermal energy project. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:12:26 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/geothermal-project-reaps-award-from-statewide-environmental-advocate https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/geothermal-project-reaps-award-from-statewide-environmental-advocate The Hoosier Environmental Council recognizes Ball State University with its Technology Innovator of the Year award during the Green Policy Forum. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/princeton-review-names-ball-state-one-of-its-green-colleges https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/princeton-review-names-ball-state-one-of-its-green-colleges The Princeton Review names Ball State to its green college guide as one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible schools. The university is one of 286 schools in the nation to be recognized as an eco-friendly campus. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:51:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/eyes-of-the-nation--and-the-world--on-ball-state-as-geothermal-project-moves-ahead https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/eyes-of-the-nation--and-the-world--on-ball-state-as-geothermal-project-moves-ahead Media outlets and visitors from around the country — and the world — are keeping a close eye on Ball State's geothermal initiative. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/5-million-boost-for-nations-largest-geothermal-initiative https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/5-million-boost-for-nations-largest-geothermal-initiative $5 million boost to Ball State's geothermal initiative. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/9/sharing-sustainability-expertise-at-greening-of-the-campus-in-indianapolis https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/9/sharing-sustainability-expertise-at-greening-of-the-campus-in-indianapolis Indianapolis to host expanded Greening of the Campus conference for first time. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/7/green-summit-suggests-indiana-can-lead-the-way https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/7/green-summit-suggests-indiana-can-lead-the-way Revitalizing part of economically hard-hit Elkhart County by making it a leader in green technology and manufacturing is the goal of an ongoing immersive learning project in Nappanee, a rural community also still recovering from a devastating tornado in 2007. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/5/sen-lugar-leads-off-countrys-largest-geothermal-energy-project https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/5/sen-lugar-leads-off-countrys-largest-geothermal-energy-project Construction of the country's largest geothermal heating and cooling system begins at a unique groundbreaking ceremony, with U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar doing the honors. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/5/energy-project-to-start-at-senior-senators-command-commencement-weekend https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/5/energy-project-to-start-at-senior-senators-command-commencement-weekend Sen. Richard Lugar will pull double duty on campus Saturday, May 9, serving as principal speaker at spring Commencement and presiding over the start of construction on the largest geothermal heating and cooling system in the country. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/2/going-geothermal-university-plans-to-install-the-largest-system-in-the-country https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/2/going-geothermal-university-plans-to-install-the-largest-system-in-the-country Board of Trustees approves plan for a geothermal energy solution to the university's long-term central heating and cooling needs. Removing outmoded boiler system will save up to $2 million a year in operating costs and cut Ball State's carbon footprint almost in half. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:51:59 +0000