The Central Power Plant (CPP) generates and processes four main services to the University of Michigan Central and Medical Campuses. The CPP team operates and maintains the facility to ensure we are compliant with the federal, state and local Environmental and Safety regulations. They are a proactive team who strive for continuous improvement by applying the Facilities and Operations principles of being Respectful, Collaborative, Solutions-Based and Proactive.
Power Plant Production
Steam
Seven boilers with 1 million pounds of steaming capacity
Electricity
A capacity of 51 megawatts of electric power generation
Compressed Air
The production of compressed air for pneumatic controls systems and other operational needs on campus
Hot Water
The production of domestic hot water
The Central Power Plant has served the campus in various forms since its construction. In its current form the CPP is a combined cycle cogeneration power plant which includes seven steam boilers that provide steam and electric generation.
Central Power Plant Facts
- Construction of the Central Power Plant was completed in 1914
- Conversion from coal to natural gas was completed in 1967
- The CPP generates 2 billion pounds of steam per year. This is the same as 240 million gallons per year or 1 Olympic swimming pool every day.
- Maximum generation is 51 MW
