The University central utilities plant was upgraded during summer 2006 to introduce a cleaner, more efficient way to meet energy needs. The cogeneration process allows for the simultaneous production of heat and electricity meeting more than half of the annual electric requirement of the River Campus and Medical Center.
The change results in a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of more than 30,000 tons annually. In addition to the environmental gains, cogeneration is cost effective. It saves the University about $3 million a year in electricity costs.
Using clean renewable energy sourced from the sun, wind, water and waste to power central utilities.