Fresno State Campus Central Plant Utility Replacement (CUPR) Project

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The project involves replacing and modernizing the California State University Fresno State campus’ central utility plant, hot and cold-water distribution network, and other energy conservation measures.The private partner will design, construct, finance, and maintain a new plant and ancillary infrastructure, as well as implement various energy efficiency upgrades across the university campus. The project installed a cost-effective mix of building efficiency and infrastructure improvements, including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) controls, energy management systems with reliable HVAC delivery, and lighting and domestic hot water upgrades, to reduce energy import and the university’s carbon footprint.The project guarantees energy savings of over 33% as well as a 73% reduction in natural gas usage. Going forward, the project will contribute to yearly reductions of 7,902 tons of carbon and seven million gallons of water.