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A Step into the Future: Our New Geothermal System Saves Energy and Costs
I’m Tobias Buening, an energy engineering student from FH Münster University of Applied Sciences in Germany. As the 2025 Energy Engineering Intern at West Central Initiative, I’ve been studying how our geothermal system performs by looking at its energy use and cost savings as part of my bachelor’s thesis. After analyzing more than a year’s worth…
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17 Rooms Event Set to Spark Conversation and Collaboration in West Central Minnesota
Participants from the region and beyond will gather to drive progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, forge partnerships, and build communities of practice On June 12, 2024, West Central Initiative, the University of Minnesota Morris, and the City of Morris will host the first 17 Rooms event in Minnesota. This dynamic, day-long gathering at the…
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A vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable world starts here in west central Minnesota
In December 2023, the Region IV Economic Development District of Minnesota, comprised of elected officials, West Central Initiative board members, and other EDA-required interest groups, approved the region’s first Climate Action Plan. A monumental moment, indeed. The Climate Action Plan is a product of extensive research, consultation with experts, and engagement with the community to…
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