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Community Geothermal: Soil Conductivity, Borehole Design, Energy Models, and Load Data for a Residential System Development - Hinesburg, VT

Published by GTI Energy | Department of Energy | Metadata Last Checked: January 27, 2026 | Last Modified: 2024-09-24T22:50:30Z
This dataset contains materials from the Coalition for Community-Supported Affordable Geothermal Energy Systems (C2SAGES) project, which evaluated the techno-economic feasibility of a community geothermal system for a residential development in Hinesburg, VT. The dataset includes detailed soil conductivity test reports, energy models, borehole design reports, hourly energy loads for heating, cooling, and hot water, and design layouts. EnergyPlus was used to model building energy loads, and Modelica software was applied for geothermal loop sizing based on these loads and soil conductivity results. Python scripts for network design further refined the models. Key files include PDF reports on borehole design (with projections for 1-year, 15-year, and 30-year systems), soil conductivity test results, EnergyPlus modeling outputs, and 2D/3D design drawings in PDF, DWG, and DXF formats. Python notebooks for network design and OnePipe model files are also provided, with Modelica required for viewing certain files. Outputs and modeling data are in various formats including CSV, JPG, HTML, and IDF, with units and data clearly labeled to support understanding of system design and performance for the proposed geothermal solution.

Resources

56 resources available

  • Hourly Space Conditioning Loads - Phase 1 - 1 Bedroom Multifamily Building.csv

    CSV
  • Proposed Project Plan.dwg

    DWG
  • Topology of Project Site.dwg

    DWG
  • Borehole Loads with and without DHW - Phase 1.xlsx

    XLSX
  • Borehole Loads for Phase 1 and Phase 2.xlsx

    XLSX
  • Borehole Temperatures with DHW Phase 2.xlsx

    XLSX
  • Borehole Temperatures with DHW - Phase 1.xlsx

    XLSX
  • Hourly Space Conditioning Loads - Phase 1 - 6 Town House Units.csv

    CSV
  • Hourly Space Conditioning Loads - Phase 1 - 8 Townhouse Unit Buildings.csv

    CSV
  • Hourly Space Conditioning Loads - Phase 1 - Private Townhouse Units.csv

    CSV
  • Sterling Homes Floor Plan.pdf

    PDF
  • Hourly DHW Loads - Proposed Project.csv

    CSV
  • OnePipe Model - Phase 1.zip

    ZIP
  • Single Family Housing Floor Plan.pdf

    PDF
  • Isometric View of the North Meadow Homes.jpg

    JPG
  • EnergyPlus File - GHX Sizing - Phase 1.idf

    IDF
  • EnergyPlus File - GHX Sizing - Phase 2.idf

    IDF
  • Pipe Layout Combined Phase 1 and 2.xlsx

    XLSX
  • GHX Network Design - Python Notebooks - Phase 1 2.zip

    ZIP
  • Soil Conductivity Test Report - 12-29-2023.pdf

    PDF
  • Soil Conductivity Test Report - 06-12-2024.pdf

    PDF
  • Windy Ridge Phase 1 - Baseline.idf

    IDF
  • Windy Ridge Phase 1 - Proposed Geothermal before GHX sizing.idf

    IDF
  • Windy Ridge Phase 1 - Proposed Geothermal.idf

    IDF
  • EnergyPlus Output - Phase 1 Baseline.htm

    HTM
  • EnergyPlus Output - Phase 1 Proposed Geothermal.htm

    HTM
  • Axonometric View of the Proposed Project Plan.jpg

    JPG
  • Back View of the Proposed Project Plan.jpg

    JPG
  • First Floor Plan.pdf

    PDF
  • Front Elevation.pdf

    PDF
  • Front View of the Proposed Project Plan.jpg

    JPG
  • Hourly Space Conditioning Loads - Phase 2 - Proposed Project.csv

    CSV
  • Hourly Space Conditioning Loads - Proposed Project - Phase 2 - Champlaign Housing Trust.csv

    CSV
  • Hourly Space Conditioning Loads - Proposed Project - Phase 2 - Daycare.csv

    CSV
  • Hourly Space Conditioning Loads - Proposed Project - Phase 2 - Sterling Homes.csv

    CSV
  • Ground Floor Plan.pdf

    PDF
  • Left Elevation.pdf

    PDF
  • Left View of the Proposed Project Plan.jpg

    JPG
  • Hourly Space Conditioning Loads - Phase 1 - Mixed unit buildings.csv

    CSV
  • Top View of the Proposed Project Plan.jpg

    JPG
  • Rear Elevation.pdf

    PDF
  • Right Elevation.pdf

    PDF
  • Right View of the Proposed Project Plan.jpg

    JPG
  • Second Floor Plan.pdf

    PDF
  • Isometric View of the Sterling Homes.jpg

    JPG
  • Borehole design report - 1 year hourly method.pdf

    PDF
  • Borehole design report - 15 year hourly method.pdf

    PDF
  • Borehole design report - 30 year monthly method.pdf

    PDF
  • Borehole design report - Summary.pdf

    PDF
  • EnergyPlus Output - Phase 2 - Baseline - 5 electric meters.htm

    HTM
  • EnergyPlus Output - Phase 2 Baseline - Gas and Water Tariff.htm

    HTM
  • EnergyPlus Output - Phase 2 - Proposed Geothermal - 5 electric meters.htm

    HTM
  • EnergyPlus Output - Phase 2 - Proposed Geothermal - Water Meter.htm

    HTM
  • Windy Ridge Phase 2 Baseline.idf

    IDF
  • Windy Ridge Phase 2 Proposed Geothermal.idf

    IDF
  • Hourly Space Conditioning Loads - Phase 1 - Proposed Project.csv

    CSV

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