Johnson Controls
Summary
University and college campuses operate like small cities: central utility plants, energy‑intensive research labs, and round‑the‑clock life. With electricity costs up by almost 30% since 2020, according to the World Resources Institute, campus operating budgets face increasing pressure. The mandate is clear: campuses must cut waste and drive efficiency while classes run and critical research continues.
Building technologies sit at the center of campus energy use, running continuously to support activities across classrooms, lecture halls, student dorms, and especially critical research spaces such as labs. The most impactful of these technologies are rarely the most visible, silently working in the background to ensure campus life and operations continue without disruption. These technologies are also typically the most energy-hungry, with HVAC systems, for example, accounting for up to 65% of energy use in research labs according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
YORK HVAC systems, paired with next-generation building automation systems like Metasys, and AI-driven insights powered by OpenBlue, deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and operational performance while maintaining occupant safety. Together, these systems represent one of the most powerful levers a campus has to meaningfully lower energy consumption, cut emissions, and gain more control over future costs without compromising learning outcomes and research quality.
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