Utility Operations & Energy Management
The Utility Operations and Energy Management group operates and maintains the Storrs Campus Utility infrastructure serving over 12 million square feet of buildings and a population of 27, 000 people. The Utility Operations team ensures the Storrs Campus is continuously supplied with sustainably sourced, high reliability water, electricity, steam, chilled water, and reclaim water services. The Utility Operations team recovers storm, condensate and sanitary waters for safe and environmental reuse and disposal.
The Energy Management team economically acquires external utility commodities and delivery services from local distribution companies and vendors in order to support the University operational and sustainability goals. The Energy Management team proactively seeks and implements energy and water conservation measures to reduce consumption and Greenhouse House Gas emissions.