University of North Dakota Celebrates Opening of Sustainable, Industry-Leading Natural Gas Plant

For the University of North Dakota (UND), providing a comfortable environment for students and staff during even the coldest winters is crucial. But after 65 years, its coal-powered steam plant was no longer up to the task, requiring specially-made new parts to remain functional. Even still, it suffered breakdowns that increased in frequency within the past few years. Because of this, UND was ready to innovate and invest in clean energy solutions.