Blue Earth County Justice Center

Location: Blue Earth, Minnesota

Project Overview:

EDI provided engineering services for the Blue Earth County Justice Center, a LEED Silver-certified facility designed to support secure, efficient, and sustainable operations. The 180,000-square-foot, $42 million facility integrates advanced building systems and energy-efficient technologies that exceed Minnesota energy code requirements while supporting the needs of the justice system, staff, and the public.

Project Highlights:

LEED Silver-certified justice center
180,000-square-foot facility
$42 million project investment
180-bed justice and detention facility
Energy performance exceeding Minnesota code requirements

Geothermal heating and cooling system
In-floor radiant heating
Daylight harvesting and occupancy-based controls
Energy recovery and advanced building monitoring systems

High-efficiency motors with variable frequency drives
Building-wide programmable lighting controls
100% backup electrical power infrastructure
Long-term operational efficiency and performance