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Company:University of Minnesota Energy Management DepartmentCurrent Opportunities (0) Company Website  Location(s):319 15th ave Se400 Dunhowe Minneapolis, MN 55455 Map Location
Phone:(612) 625-8038Industry:Education / TrainingSize:500 or more |
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Company OverviewFacilities Management’s Energy Management unit is responsible for managing the university's $90 million annual energy budget and the electrical and steam distribution infrastructure required to light, heat and cool the facilities on the Twin Cities campus.These responsibilities fall into the following categories: utility engineering and operations, facility engineering and energy efficiency, utility accounting and billing, and engineering records. Utility Operations - The procurement and distribution of electricity and steam, water, chilled water, sewers (sanitary and storm) and compressed air. Facility Engineering and Energy Efficiency Services - Conservation efforts, technical guidance, commissioning and recommissioning, controls engineering, and design review. Engineering Records - Provides comprehensive facilities and engineering document management services focusing on retention of original construction and project renovation document records, equipment systems manuals, core University infrastructure documentation and the official campus map. Energy Management staff is on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to respond to emergencies. Vision As a utility, Energy Management strives to be the best in class when compared to other district energy operations including those of public municipalities, academic institutions and private corporations. As an engineering organization, Energy Management will be respected as experts by staying current with the latest technologies, using the best tools of the trade, providing technical innovation and engineering direction for safety, stewardship and a sustainable environment for the University of Minnesota. Mission Responsibly manage the procurement and distribution of energy, and provide facility engineering expertise to sustainably support the University’s mission of extraordinary education, breakthrough research, and dynamic public engagement. Guiding Principles Environment Reliability & Risk Cost Energy Conservation Energy Management coordinates a conservation program designed to reduce and optimize energy use while maintaining or improving building heating and cooling comfort. Every dollar the University spends on energy that could have been saved through efficiency efforts, represents a dollar that the university could have used elsewhere. The Goal: Reduce Total Energy Consumption 5% by the end of FY10; and 1.5% by the end of FY09. |
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