Cornell University: Facilities Services: Utilities and Energy Management

Heating
Steam is produced by the Central Heating Plant by burning a variety of fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. See also Combined Heat and Power Project.

Coo ling
Chilled water is produced by the Chilled Water Plants for air conditioning and laboratory cooling. See also Lake Source Cooling.

Potable Water
The Water Filtration Plant purifies water from a local creek which is then distributed for campus use.

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Engineering, Planning and Energy Management
Engineering and planning for all of the central energy plants, develops design and construction standards for campus construction, and pursues energy savings opportunities on campus.

Electric
Electricity is provided to central campus via a main substation with connections to the NYSEG 115kV transmission system and campus generators. Primary distribution throughout campus consists of underground cables and switchgear rated at 13.2kV and 2.4kV.

Other
There are other types of services that are considered utilities, including telephones, sewage treatment, and cable television. At Cornell, the telephone system is managed by CIT, and sewage treatment is provided by the intermunicipal waste water treatment plant. There is no centralized cable television service on campus.

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