About the Project
What We’re Doing
We’re preparing a Utility Thermal Energy Network (UTEN) demonstration project project in Ruby Hill. The demonstration project connects multiple buildings to a shared geothermal water loop that exchanges heat with the ground. Buildings use ultra-efficient heat pumps to heat and cool their facility from the geothermal loop. Heating is highly efficient, requires no combustion, and avoids the price fluctuation of natural gas.
Why Frisco?
Feasibility screening indicates strong potential for a neighborhood geothermal network here. This demonstration project supports the Town of Frisco’s adopted sustainability direction and near‑term actions. It advances the Town of Frisco Energy Action Plan developed in 2022 through Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy program, which targets deep greenhouse‑gas reductions and prioritizes building decarbonization, energy efficiency, and local renewables. It also fits within the Town’s broader environmental work, including the Council’s adoption of community climate plans and updates that guide how Frisco reduces emissions, strengthens resilience, and delivers practical benefits to residents and businesses in a mountain climate.
Map of Area Under Consideration
Check the map to see if your address is in the preliminary study area. If you are inside the area, let us know you’re interested. If you are outside, you can still sign up for updates and let us know you want to be included in the next phase.
If you’re between Madison & 6th and between Galena/Alley & Teller, including both sides of those streets, you’re in the Frisco UTEN Base Area. The district may expand north, south, and east depending on community interest.
DISCLAIMER: Locations, routing, and participation terms are preliminary and subject to design, permitting, and field verification.
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