Central Energy Plant

The Central Energy Plant produces steam, compressed air and chilled water for the campus. The plant is located at the southwest corner of 19th and Harney Streets and occupies approximately six acres. Incorporated inside the glass walled building are four multi-fueled boilers. Three of the boilers are rated at 60,000 pounds of steam per hour and can be fired utilizing coal, natural gas, or fuel oil. Coal is the primary fuel source with approximately 23,000 tons consumed each year. The fourth boiler is rated at 30,000 pounds of steam per hour and can be fired utilizing either natural gas or fuel oil. No electricity is generated at this plant. Also, the plant includes two electric driven chillers that provide 1,400 tons of chilled water capacity for year round campus cooling needs. A 75 horse power screw compressor provides air for building temperature control and other compressed air needs. All after hours maintenance calls are routed to the plant as it is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with a staff of 14 employees.