Projects Portfolio
Learn more about the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative’s works in progress.
Check back here often as projects progress and new projects are added.

At the North Campus Chilled Water Plant, a new 25-year, high-capacity chiller will replace three smaller, aging chillers, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in operating costs. In addition, piping upgrades will make the system more responsive to variations in cooling demand.

To ensure the efficient, sustainable, and safe operation of UI’s potable water treatment plant, the Energy Collaborative will replace the water intake structure and piping. Careful attention has been paid to protect endangered species habitat and to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the riverside structure.

The University of Iowa depends on steam boilers to heat campus buildings and provide a portion of campus electricity. To ensure the reliability of a crucial boiler that has transitioned from coal to Convergen fuel pellets, the Energy Collaborative is replacing the grate and related equipment with more durable alternatives.