Rush City High School Geothermal HVAC Project Nears Completion

The summer heat hasn’t slowed down progress in Rush City, where Owens Companies is nearing completion on a significant geothermal HVAC upgrade at Rush City High School. With roughly 85% of the work completed, the project is entering its final phase — transforming how the building heats and cools for decades to come.

Owens Companies at Rush City High School, project is nearly complete

On-Site Progress Update

Over the past week, Owens crews have been working long hours in challenging conditions to keep the project on track. Here's where things stand:

• All geothermal units are now set in place

• Final tie-ins of piping systems are underway

• The geothermal well system has been flushed and is ready

• System start-ups are scheduled for the week of August 11

Once operational, the new geothermal system will provide a highly efficient, low-maintenance solution that dramatically reduces energy use and improves long-term reliability for the school district.

A Smarter, Sustainable HVAC Solution

This installation replaces aging HVAC equipment with a modern, ground-source geothermal system — one of the most sustainable HVAC technologies available today. By tapping into the stable temperatures below the earth’s surface, the system will deliver consistent heating and cooling year-round with significantly lower energy consumption.

Benefits for Rush City High School include:

• Lower energy costs through improved system efficiency

• Reduced carbon footprint for environmentally responsible operations

• Fewer maintenance needs and longer equipment life cycles

Improved comfort for students, staff, and visitors

Learn More About the Project

Owens Companies is proud to lead this innovative retrofit, working in partnership with school officials, engineers, and our trusted subcontractors to deliver a future-focused HVAC solution.

For more details and past updates on the project, explore the following resources:

• Reimagining School HVAC: Geothermal Progress

• Air Handlers Installed

• Geothermal HVAC at Owens

We’ll be sharing more updates as we approach the system start-up in August. Stay tuned.