The Columbia University is one of the top academic and research institutions in the world, conducting path-breaking research and providing world-class education in medicine, science, the arts, and the humanities. It includes three undergraduate schools, thirteen graduate and professional schools, and a school of continuing education.  Columbia’s North (Morningside) Campus is served from several heating and cooling plants that are connected by a district-wide system.

Objective

Columbia University is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and participation in PlaNYC initiative for a sustainable future for all New Yorkers as part of an overall global effort.

Our Solutions

En-Power Group is currently working on incentive recovery for installation of a new 2800 ton electric chiller and new 2800 ton steam driven chiller, and variable frequency drives on the primary chilled water/condenser water pumps for their North Campus to provide for future growth and to meet the Mayor’s energy reduction challenge.

In addition, the En-Power Group is assisting with a master planning study to include replacement of all central plant equipment and incorporation of a 7.5 MW to 15 MW Combined Heat and Power System.

Results

The new chillers will receive over $700,000 in NYSERDA incentives.