Facilities Services Guide

Energy Services and Utilities  Underground Utility Locating, Mainte- nance, and Renovation  Energy and Utility Monitoring and Re- porting  Utility Bill Budget Tracking and Auxiliary Chargebacks  Energy Dashboards  Building Automation Systems Manage- ment Services We Provide: Energy Services and Utilities Energy Services and Utilities is responsible for all major utility systems that enable the campus buildings to operate properly to support the educational environment. These utility systems include steam, electric, water, gas, sewer, and storm water. This unit also oversees campus building automation systems and controls that support central lighting and heating/cooling systems. Energy Services monitors campus utility use and ensures responsi- ble programs are in place to track, analyze, and proactively identify opportunities for responsible energy consumption and reduction. Energy Dashboards are special interactive monitors that can be found in residence hall lobby and other key gathering points like the Rohrbach Library and Boehm Science Building. They provide information about current utility consumption and associated costs. The Campus Central Steam Plant The plant is responsible for the generation and distribution of steam to support the heating and hot water needs for the campus. Underground Utilities Our Staff:  Energy Engineer  Utility Plant Operators  Building Automation Control Specialists  Temperature Controls Specialists Managing the safe operation of underground utilities is a responsibil- ity of the Energy Services and Utilities unit. PA law requires contractors performing excavation, and tent install- ers, to register the project directly through the PA 1 Call organization at (610) 532-4126. Energy Services and Utilities will respond to PA1 Call requests to mark underground utilities on campus to prevent damage or harm to people or systems. Additional details about this program can be obtained by contacting the Work Control Center. Energy Management