Combined Heat and Power Plant
A Combined Heat and Power Plant and District Heating and Cooling loop with a central chiller facility will support the campus core and the development of the Carmenton innovation district by providing energy-efficient electricity, heating and cooling. The facility will support the university’s sustainability goals through Ohio State Energy Partners and ENGIE.
The CHP plant will contain an 8,000-ton cooling facility with future build-out potential to 13,000-ton. The project includes installation of heating hot water (HHW) and chilled water (CW) on the midwest and west campuses to support existing and new campus buildings.
An application for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need for the CHP facility was submitted to the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) in November 2019 (Case Number 19-1641-EL-BGN). On September 17, 2020, the OPSB issued an Opinion, Order and Certificate approving the application subject to certain conditions. Construction timelines are under development.
Project Timeline
- 2019
- BoT ApprovalAugust 20192020
- ConstructionNovember 2020 – January 20242024
- Facility OpeningFebruary 2024
Project Team
Project Manager
Harry Henderson (ENGIE)
Consultants
Preliminary Design Team
HDR, FVB Energy Inc.
Building Architectural Consultant
Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA)
Operator's Engineer
HDR
Design-Builder (CHP)
MasTec
CMR (DHC/Bridge)
RMF Enginering
A/E (DHC)
RMF Enginering
A/E (Bridge)
EMH&T