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Corvias Completes $30M Energy Modernization Project for Thousands of Military Families at Fort Polk

First U.S. Army installation to deploy geothermal systems across entire military housing community

original At Fort Polk, construction workers replace legacy HVAC systems with geothermal heating and cooling for more consistent indoor comfort and improved efficiency.

At Fort Polk, construction workers replace legacy HVAC systems with geothermal heating and cooling for more consistent indoor comfort and improved efficiency.

FORT POLK, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corvias has completed a major energy modernization initiative across its military housing community at Fort Polk, converting approximately 3,600 homes to high-efficiency ground source heat pump (GSHP) technology.

The project replaces legacy HVAC systems with geothermal heating and cooling for more consistent indoor comfort, quieter operation, and improved efficiency. It builds on prior energy enhancements at the site, including advanced metering and optimized hot water systems. The upgrades are expected to reduce annual electricity consumption across Fort Polk’s military family housing community by 30 percent, generating more than $2.6 million in annual utility and operational cost savings.

Strengthening Military Housing

“Energy modernization is a key part of our long-term partnership with the U.S. Army and reflects our commitment to listening to residents and delivering tangible improvements that matter in their daily lives,” said Kolby Stobbe, SVP, Property Operations, Corvias. “At Fort Polk, we’ve delivered a community-wide transformation that increases resident comfort and strengthens long-term housing performance and resilience.”

The milestone is part of a $92 million investment in infrastructure improvements to the Fort Polk military family housing community, including:

  • Full interior renovations of approximately 140 homes
  • Exterior upgrades to nearly 1,000 homes, including new siding, paint, trim, and gutters
  • Roof replacements and structural improvements
  • Updated kitchens with modern appliances and finishes
  • Improved lighting, fixtures, and flooring
  • Neighborhood playground enhancements and refreshed community spaces
  • Utility and drainage upgrades to support long-term performance

A Model for Whole-Community Modernization

As one of Corvias’ long-standing public-private housing partnerships with the U.S. Army, the Fort Polk military family housing partnership demonstrates how sustained reinvestment can elevate the resident experience while also driving local economic impact. Together, these improvements transform legacy U.S. Army housing into refreshed, modern neighborhoods that better reflect the expectations of today’s service members and their families.

About Corvias

Corvias partners with the Department of War (DOW) and higher education institutions to solve infrastructure and energy resiliency challenges and to create long-term, sustainable value through our unique Solutions Through Partnerships® approach. Corvias partnerships support energy resilience and quality of indoor environments through renewable energy projects, energy savings projects, and WELL for Residential certified enhancements in homes across our communities. Our more than 72,000 residents consistently highly rank the courtesy and professionalism of our maintenance and leasing personnel. Learn more at: www.corvias.com.

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