Iowa Lakes Community College Sustainable Energy, Resources & Technology (SERT) Building

Estherville, IA

New $4.3 million, 42,000 sf building designed to use 25 percent less energy than code.
Several areas are served by geothermal high efficiency variable frequency drive heat pumps with a 60-bore geothermal borefield.
Two rooftop HVAC units have solar and panels help reduce energy requirements during unit operation.
Ventilation air pretreated by energy recovery unit.
In-floor hot water radiant heat.
High efficiency water heaters.
Low-flow plumbing.
Occupancy sensors throughout.
Integrated time clock management system schedules on/off times.
70-ton wind turbine serves as teaching tool, and the mechanical room is behind glass for students to see.