PROJECT SUMMARY
The state of Maryland awarded Trigen-Cinergy Solutions a $469 million contract to supply all the steam and electrical utilities and chilled water for cooling for the campus' energy intensive central district. Trigen-Cinergy Solutions will be responsible for the production, distribution and maintenance of the steam and electrical distribution systems. Additionally, Trigen-Cinergy Solutions will be responsible for operation, distribution, and maintenance of the chilled water system for cooling of sixteen of the University's buildings located in the energy intensive central district. This energy program includes all "energy" assets, service, performance and future build out needs. Trigen-Cinergy Solutions also acts as the University's agent in the procurement of natural gas, fuel oil and excess electricity when needed.

The energy program is the result of the formation of a partnership between the University of Maryland System's flagship campus, a private company and a state quasi-public economic development authority. Trigen-Cinergy Solutions will design and construct $71 million worth of new equipment as part of this energy program, including a new electric power production plant to generate electricity for the University's 150+ buildings.

The University will benefit in a number of ways from this program.

• The University should realize savings of over $120 million over the term of the contract.
• The University will gain increased reliability of utility systems, increased comfort and enhanced indoor air quality.
• The program guarantees performance of energy deliveries through contract terms and conditions.
• The system will result in reduced air emissions of NOx by approximately 9,800 tons and CO2 by 3.5 million tons.
• Trigen-Cinergy Solutions established a $2 million academic program to promote a hands-on educational experience.
• The program will provide approximately 400 construction related jobs during the 3 year design and construction phase of the system.
• Trigen-Cinergy Solutions preserves 20 jobs by transferring employees from public to private sector.

Recipient of the 2002 Combined Heating and Power Certificate of Recognition by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency