2006 Minnesota Solar Tour

Large solar electric array, geothermal, extensive day-lighting, and recycled and salvaged materials on a modern office building. Extensive day-lighting strategies are employed, saving energy and improving performance with broad-spectrum natural light. Heating needs are met partially with a geothermal heat pump, which circulates fluid deep down in the earth where it either gains or loses heat depending on the original temperature.

System Components

Directions

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From Science Museum entrance on Kellogg Boulevard, head north on Kellogg. Turn right at Wabasha Street. Turn left onto the I-35E/I-94 West entry ramp, and take the I-94 West ramp. Exit at Cedar Avenue South (Exit 234C) and turn left on Cedar. Turn left at Minnehaha Avenue. Turn right at Cedar. Turn left onto the Highway 55 East ramp. Continue on Highway 55, and turn right at 28th Street. Turn left at 21st Avenue. Parking lot is on the left.

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