Marble House, one of the city’s most iconic Gilded Age mansions, is getting a 21st-century upgrade with the installation of an extensive geothermal climate-control system.
The $1.5 million project will help protect the contents of the National Historic Landmark, which draws nearly 150,000 visitors annually, while reducing fuel oil consumption by up to 80 percent, according to The Preservation Society of Newport County.
“Geothermal is a winning investment for our properties,” said Trudy Coxe, CEO and executive director of the Preservation Society, which owns Marble House and nine other historic house museums. “We are committed to reducing carbon and caring for our houses in a sustainable way, and the long-term benefits make the investment well worthwhile.”…