The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign operates a large and complex district energy system to provide heating, cooling, and electricity to the campus. According to the latest available data from 2020, the UIUC district energy system includes:
- 53 MW of electricity generation capacity
- 1.6 million square feet of building space heated with steam
- 17,000 tons of chilled water capacity for air conditioning
- 63 miles of underground piping for steam, chilled water, and condensate distribution
The UIUC district energy system is also designed to be energy-efficient and sustainable, with various measures in place to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, such as high-efficiency boilers and chillers, thermal energy storage, and the use of renewable energy sources like solar power.
Facilities & Services: Utilities & Energy Services
