Rapid Population Growth Puts Added Pressure on Cooling Plants The Austin metro area is experiencing tremendous growth. Neighboring Georgetown, Texas in Williamson County was ranked the fastest growing city in the U.S. according to 2010’s census data. Neighboring Hays County south of Austin was ranked the third-fastest-growing county in the nation in 2016. Within the city limits, Austin’s
Steam System Decentralization The steam heating system at Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas was nearing the end of its useful life. The generating boiler and distribution systems were outdated, inefficient, and in need of an overhaul or replacement. In lieu of steam system renewal, EEA was selected as Prime Consultant to design modular gas
How Much, and Where? In the spring of 2009, with two new large buildings slated for construction and more on the way, The University of Texas at Dallas personnel knew that they needed more chilled water and steam capacity. The questions were, how much, and where should it go? EEA was obtained to first answer
Service for Campus Growth EEA’s master planning efforts for St. Edward’s University in Austin identified the need for significant increases to chilled water system capacity. EEA was selected as Prime Consultant for design of a satellite chiller plant on campus that would supplement the existing 2,000 Ton central plant and support aggressive campus growth expected