The existing central heating plant (#6 fuel oil) was replaced as the primary heating system for the campus by a biomass plant. The project included $1.3 million in Chiptec biomass 400hp boiler equipment and a 150kw steam turbine.
The site work was challenging as the footings were below the water table and included removal of oil contaminated soils in a tight location requiring shoring. Also included was upgrading some of the equipment in the existing boiler room system.