A Message from the Chiller Plants Manager
Regional chilled water plants provide a significant portion of
the total cooling capacity for buildings at the University of
Virginia. This consolidated approach, as with Utilities' heating
plants, has many long term operational, maintenance, and economic
advantages over more modular approaches. The chilled water produced
at the six major plants is distributed through underground piping to
various University facilities. There are several several multi-plant
chilled water "loops" on University grounds and three stand-alone
chilled water plants. Maintaining the plants and their associated
distribution piping results in a much lower cooling costs for the
University.
— Gordon (Happy) Durham, Chiller Plants Manager • Email • (434) 924-1893
Chilled Water Systems
- Health System Chilled Water loop - (12,950 tons): This loop serves buildings in the Health System and parts of Central Grounds to Jefferson Park Avenue (JPA).Buildings Served
- McCormick Road Chilled Water Loop - (7,600 tons): This loop serves West Grounds, which is the area between Emmett Street and Alderman Road. Buildings Served
- Central Grounds Chilled Water Loop - (3,500 tons): This loop serves buildings in the Health System and Central Grounds.
Buildings Served
- Massie Rd Plant - (2,900 tons): This plant serves the John Paul Jones Arena. Buildings Served
- Newcomb Road Chilled Water Loop - (2,200 tons): This loop serves buildings along Newcomb Road including Alderman Library, Special Collections Library, Newcomb Hall, VMonroe Hill College, and The Bookstore. Buildings Served
- North Grounds Chilled Water Plant - (1,600 tons): The N. Grounds plant serves the North Grounds precinct, which includes JAG, and Law. Buildings Served
- Carr's Hill Chilled Water Loop - (1,200 tons): is responsible for buildings in the Carr's Hill area.Buildings Served
- Hereford Plant - (350 tons): is responsible for buildings at Hereford College, including Runk Dining Hall. Buildings Served
