{"id":5706,"date":"2026-03-27T16:38:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=5706"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:10:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:10:57","slug":"atlanta-university","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/portfolio\/atlanta-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta University Center Consortium"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tModernizing Critical Infrastructure to Deliver Reliable, Efficient Operations\t<\/h2>\r\n\t<p><strong>ATLANTA, GEORGIA<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t<p>The Atlanta University Center Consortium faced <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"104\">aging central utility infrastructure<\/strong> that struggled to serve <strong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"162\">more than 50 campus buildings<\/strong>, resulting in constant <strong>maintenance demands, operational inefficiencies,<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"274\">risk of service disruptions<\/strong>. Additionally, <strong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"317\">limited system capacity<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"371\">outdated steam and chilled water distribution<\/strong> reduced reliability and hindered future campus growth, requiring a long-term solution to modernize critical infrastructure and improve performance.<\/p>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t5,600,000\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tEnergy and operational Savings\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t15,000,000 \t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tAnnually Saved\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t50\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tcampus buildings\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t23,000,000\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tworth of upgrades\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GA-John-B.-Shepherd-Central-Utility-Plant-CAU-and-Spelman-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"GA - John B. Shepherd Central Utility Plant - CAU and Spelman\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1702\" width=\"2560\" title=\"GA - John B. Shepherd Central Utility Plant - CAU and Spelman\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_126612344-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Atlanta University Lecture Hall\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1158\" width=\"2560\" title=\"Business speaker giving a talk in conference hall.\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tInnovative Solutions\t<\/h2>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tWe delivered a comprehensive Central Utility Plant modernization, upgrading distribution infrastructure, replacing aging equipment, and implementing high-efficiency systems to improve reliability, increase capacity, and support long-term campus growth.\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t Facility Upgrades:\t\t\r\n\t\t\t <p>Engineered, designed, and installed over three miles of underground piping to improve steam and chilled water distribution and increase reliability across campuses.<\/p>\t\t\r\n\t\t\t <p>Completed campus-wide piping distribution with minimal disruption to maintain normal campus operations while upgrading critical infrastructure.<\/p>\t\t\r\n\t\t\t <p>Connected the renovated Central Utility Plant to five major buildings, with capacity for future expansion to support campus growth and long-term infrastructure needs.<\/p>\t\t\r\n\t\t\t <p>Replaced three aging boilers with two new gas boilers, one electrode boiler, and a 1,300-ton chiller to improve efficiency, reliability, and system performance.<\/p>\t\t\r\n\t\t\t <p>Delivered high-efficiency plant operations with a 20-year performance commitment to ensure long-term reliability, operational savings, and reduced maintenance demands.<\/p>\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SchoolSafety_Solutions-White-13.png\" alt=\"SchoolSafety_Solutions-White-13\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"984\" width=\"984\" title=\"SchoolSafety_Solutions-White-13\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tImproved Reliability Across Campuses\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>Modernized utility infrastructure ensures consistent steam, heating, and cooling for more than 50 buildings.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sustainability_Solutions-150x150.png\" alt=\"Sustainability_Solutions\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" title=\"Sustainability_Solutions\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tLong-Term Cost &#038; Energy Savings\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>The project delivers $5.6 million in savings and 15 million kWh in annual energy reductions.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GreenRoofing_Solutions-White-10.png\" alt=\"GreenRoofing_Solutions-White-10\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"851\" width=\"851\" title=\"GreenRoofing_Solutions-White-10\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tFuture-Ready Infrastructure\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>Expanded capacity and upgraded systems position AUCC campuses for continued growth and operational efficiency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facing aging infrastructure and growing reliability demands, the Atlanta University Center Consortium partnered with Energy Systems Group to modernize its central utility plant serving more than 50 campus buildings. 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