Expanding Use of Geothermal at The Heights, Testing Across the Twin Cities Metro
May 28, 2026 by Ever-Green Energy
Once complete, the geothermal system at The Heights development in Saint Paul will heat and cool 1 million square feet. There are 10 total buildings made up of 6 multi-family units and 4 light industrial units.
MinnPost’s Headwinds newsletter has explored growing use of electric heat pumps in Minnesota homes, and now profiles Ever-Green’s efforts to bring the same technology to use on a larger scale.
Utilizing heat exchange with the groundwater can make geothermal systems far more efficient than traditional electric heating systems. District Energy and Ever-Green are looking at implementing geothermal technology across the Twin Cities metro, with feasibility studies underway at Mount Airy Homes in Saint Paul and Rice Creek Commons in Arden Hills.
This supersized heat pump will heat and cool a whole St. Paul neighborhood, MinnPost
