Duke Energy
Summary
Duke Energy has selected six organizations to receive its 2021 Power Partner Awards.
The program, which began in 1992, recognizes businesses and other organizations that achieve notable results in categories including innovative energy solutions, solution innovation, service excellence, and sustainability excellence.
“We are honored to do business with the exceptional organizations selected to receive this award that recognizes their operational excellence and innovation,” said Chris Edge, Duke Energy vice president of large business customers. “All of these distinguished businesses not only are a benefit to their customers, stakeholders and communities, but are also valued customers of Duke Energy.”
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.
Category: Solution Innovation
Purdue University and Duke Energy have a long-standing operational relationship and most recently worked together on a new project at the West Lafayette campus – a 16-MW combined heat and power (CHP) plant that will produce both electricity and steam more efficiently and cost-effectively than a traditional utility plant. A Duke Energy-owned asset, the CHP plant will provide a new steam source to Purdue for campus heating, while at the same time providing power to Duke Energy’s grid and increasing reliability for Duke Energy customers. This project is one of those rare win-win-win successes!
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