February 28, 2003—Nevada will soon have the only college campus in the world completely powered by renewable energy.
A new 30-year agreement between Advanced Thermal Systems, Inc. of Reno and the University of Nevada, Reno will bring advanced geothermal technology to provide heat and power for the collaborative new Redfield Campus and provide a new source of clean, affordable power for Northern Nevada.
Under the agreement, ATS will build and operate an 11 MW Kalina Cycle geothermal power plant adjacent to the new campus. The plant will provide electricity, hot and chilled water. It will also supply hot water to support university research in areas such as hydroponics and aquaculture. ATS hopes to sell excess electricity generated to Sierra Pacific to help the local utility meet growing regional energy needs.
ATS affiliates already own a geothermal plant at the southern edge of Reno, near the Redfield campus. The firm hopes to complete the new facility on a timetable that complements first phase construction of the new branch campus.
For more information, contact ATS.
