Where does Vanderbilts electricity come from?
35% of the electricity consumed by Vanderbilt is generated at the on-campus Power House. Vanderbilt’s on–campus Power House is a co-generation facility and generates electricity by burning coal and natural gas. In addition to electricity, the Power House also generates steam and chilled water to heat and cool Vanderbilt buildings. The Power Plant is a dual–fuel, co–generation facility which is one of the most environmentally friendly types of power plants. For further details on power generation at Vanderbilt, please view this presentation.
25% of the electricity consumed by Vanderbilt is generated at the on-campus Power House. Vanderbilt’s on–campus Power House is a co-generation facility and generates electricity by burning coal and natural gas. In addition to electricity, the Power House also generates steam and chilled water to heat and cool Vanderbilt buildings. The Power Plant is a dual–fuel, co–generation facility which is one of the most environmentally friendly types of power plants. For further details on power generation at Vanderbilt, please view this presentation.
