Case Study: Manhattan-based university achieves expanded CHP microgrid, sustainable energy and revenue with Veolia North America

Cogeneration Re-development at College Campus in New York

Manhattan Based University engaged Veolia North America—through its SourceOne energy consulting division—as Owner’s Representative to redevelop its combined heat and power (CHP) facility. The campus needed to expand an existing 7 MW cogeneration plant to meet growing electricity, steam and hot water demand and to address that the majority of its 2009 GHGs came from building energy use; SourceOne provided equipment selection review, space allocation, financial pro‑formas, and O&M and fuel cost modeling.

Veolia North America implemented an expanded CHP microgrid with two combustion turbines, two heat recovery steam generators and a steam turbine that produces up to 90,000 lb/hr of steam and 13.4 MW of electricity, serving electrical needs of 22 buildings and providing steam/hot water to 37 buildings. SourceOne also led technical and financial reviews, contract preparation and utility coordination; the campus now meets increased demand, sells excess electricity to Con Edison for revenue, and operates a more sustainable, reliable energy system.