Purdue University Administrative Operations (AO) supports the University’s operations and the strategic vision by providing safe, reliable, and transformative services and infrastructure so that Purdue’s educators, researchers, and students can thrive. Energy and Utilities is the group within AO that is responsible for the Wade Utility Plant and Northwest chiller Plant which supply steam, chilled water, and electricity to the campus-built environment. Recent growth in campus population and square footage, rising temperatures, along with an increase in extreme weather events, create an increased utility demand with current systems operating near peak scenarios. To support AO’s ability to continue to provide safe, reliable, and transformative services, a campus wide approach is being developed to mitigate factors affecting the campus utility system.

Purdue University AO Sustainability Group is requesting the senior design team utilize data and engage with stakeholders to create a pilot program to address utility increases and identify the largest consumers of utilities on campus. The team will also develop engagement materials to promote initiatives to stakeholders.