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University of Colorado CHP Case Study: Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Traditional Power

Energy Tech Summary There are a great many technologies being advanced to lower emissions and reduce the overall carbon footprint. Green hydrogen, renewable energy, and battery storage tend to receive the bulk of attention. All are valid. But due to the number of traditional power plants...

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KWK Architects recently designed residence halls at the University of Missouri and University of Colorado - Boulder

Latin Post Summary KWK Architects recently designed residence halls at the University of Missouri and University of Colorado - Boulder that achieved the highest level of sustainability certification, LEED Platinum. KWK, along with associate architect Lawrence Group, designed Brooks and...

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Colorado wants to turbo-charge renewable energy tech with new “Glo Park”

The Denver Post Summary The Polis administration hopes to turbo-charge Colorado’s status as a renewable energy center with a business park where academics, industry and government researchers can collaborate on cutting-edge technology. The Global Energy Park, or “Glo Park,” is planned on...

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Resilient Redundant Control Systems Bridging Multiple Plants

Summary As part of a larger commissioning effort at CU Boulder’s East Plant and West Plant, AEI helped identify discrepancies between the control system installation, design drawings, and specifications. The control system installations for equipment and balance of plant controls are critical...

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UNM commits to accelerate local climate action

The University of New Mexico Summary The University of California (UC) unveiled the University Climate Change Coalition , or UC3, a bold new coalition of 13 leading North American research universities that will prototype a collaborative model designed to help local communities achieve...

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CU Boulder's East District Energy Plant recognized for green building practices

Elizabeth Hernandez, CU News The East District Energy Plant is on the east end of the University of Colorado Boulder's main campus. (Steve Talley / Courtesy Image) Summary The headquarters for the University of Colorado's Utility and Energy Services division was recognized...

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Master Planning and Upgrades to CHP and Thermal Plant at UC Boulder

Summary The University of Colorado, Boulder has planned, designed, and is in the process of constructing and commissioning upgrades to the existing CHP Plant, as well as a new East Campus Heating and Cooling Plant, and interconnecting utilities. This presentation will discuss the process of...

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