The Heights Awarded $4.7 Million for Geothermal Energy System
The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA) awarded a $4.7 million loan, the first for MnCIFA, to The Heights Community Energy, who plans to construct and operate a district geothermal energy system at The Heights development on the East Side of Saint Paul. The new system will be one of the first aquifer thermal energy […]
Luke Gaalswyk appointed as CEO of Ever-Green Energy
Former president and CEO Ken Smith to serve as senior advisor to the board of directors Ever-Green Energy appointed Luke Gaalswyk as its CEO effective January 1, 2024. Luke joined Ever-Green as president of the organization in September 2022 and has since overseen corporate services supporting Ever-Green’s rapidly growing footprint of operations and innovative, low-carbon […]
Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage Testing Underway at Re+4RM @ US Bank Site
Test wells for a future aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) system are being installed at the Re+4RM @US Bank site. Over the next several months, these test wells will be used to study the flow and thermal properties of the aquifer below the development site. The results of this study will be used to determine […]
Ever-Green Energy Awarded HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award for Fifth Consecutive Year
The US Department of Labor has awarded Ever-Green Energy the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award for the fifth consecutive year. This award is the only federal-level veterans employment award recognizing a company’s or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and development. Recipients of this award meet high standards of employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, […]
Ever-Green Energy and District Energy St. Paul honored by US Congresswoman Betty McCollum
Ever-Green Energy and District Energy St. Paul had the honor of being acknowledged by US Congresswoman Betty McCollum for the 25th and 40th anniversaries yesterday. “Their deep knowledge of energy system management has allowed them to promote energy conservation and dependable heating and cooling services to their customers and—just as important—a path forward on a […]
District Energy marks 40 years in St. Paul with new hydrogen generator
September 2023 marks 40 years since Ever-Green’s flagship utility, District Energy St. Paul, began serving its first customer, the George Latimer Central Library. Developed to be a model for the nation, the system has continued to meet that vision by growing to become the largest, most advanced hot water heating system in the US, integrating […]
Call for Artists: Re+4RM at US Bank Artist Collaboration on Energy System Community Engagement
Call for Artists Seeking artist to bolster in-person community engagement and support understanding of the innovative, low-carbon energy system that will be installed for the Re+4RM project. We are seeking an artist to collaborate with our project team to develop a demonstration or guest activity to attract community members to our booth at an engagement […]
Ever-Green Energy to develop low-carbon district energy system for Lake Street redevelopment
Media Coverage Sustainable: Lake Street project to use aquifer heating, cooling Finance & Commerce Press Release Aquifer thermal energy storage will heat and cool buildings at the former U.S. Bank site, with the potential to serve other developments in the area. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Ever-Green Energy announced today that it will lead the development […]
Tom Kingston named director emeritus on Ever-Green Energy board
In honor of his dedicated service to the company, Tom Kingston has been named Director Emeritus on Ever-Green Energy’s Board of Directors. He retired from the board in 2022 after joining in 2010 and serving as chairperson since 2017. Current board chairperson Bonnie Holub said, “Tom has contributed his knowledge about organizational leadership, passion for […]