Montclair State University's Innovative Microgrid is a Model for All Universities
A university is a lot like a small city, and Montclair State University is no exception. There are 21,000 students enrolled, and more than 5,000 live on-site. The campus has a life of its own, and what keeps everything going is power.
Following historic Hurricane Sandy and statewide interruptions to the power grid, school administrators realized they needed to become power-independent. Not only would it save money, but it would also be more environmentally conscious and reliable. With a long-term vision, they committed to develop and build a co-generation facility, or a combined heat, cooling, and power (CHCP) plant.