Macalester College geothermal energy system appropriation

SF 3211 appropriates $2.57 million from the renewable development account to fund Macalester College in St. Paul for constructing an aquifer-based geothermal energy system. The system will provide space heating and cooling for a new campus residence hall and welcome center, with design capacity to later expand as a district plant serving all north campus buildings. This grant, available until expended, directly affects Macalester College as the recipient of state funds for this specific infrastructure project. The bill describes the technical components as wells accessing underground aquifers, heat pumps, and distribution infrastructure, but does not create new policy or regulations.