Utilities

The University of Delaware spent $28,876,063 in FY 10-11 on utilities.  

Newark:

The majority of buildings are heated from steam or hot water supplied by centralized boiler systems. Primary fuel source for the boilers is natural gas; fuel oil can be used in some locations as a backup fuel. Cooling systems for most buildings are also tied to central chiller plants. Solar panels provide an installed capacity of 981 kW; all other electricity as well as water are purchased from the City of Newark. Natural gas is purchased as a commodity and is delivered by Delmarva; fuel oil is contracted and delivered through a fuel-oil company.
 
Lewes Campus:

Electricity is the primary source for both heating and cooling for most of the buildings. A wind turbine installed by CEOE provides a capacity of 2MW; all other electricity and water are purchased from the City of Lewes.

Wilmington Campus:

Buildings are heated by either electricity or natural gas; electricity is used for cooling the buildings. Electricity is purchased through a 3rd-party supply contract; all electricity and natural gas is delivered by Delmarva. Water is supplied by United Water.