SYRACUSE — Syracuse University on Jan. 5 announced it is conducting a review of its steam-station operations. The steam station, located at 500 E. Taylor St. in Syracuse, produces steam 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and is “best known” for heating most of the university’s main campus buildings. […]
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University on Jan. 5 announced it is conducting a review of its steam-station operations.
The steam station, located at 500 E. Taylor St. in Syracuse, produces steam 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and is “best known” for heating most of the university’s main campus buildings.
The school’s division of business, finance, and administrative services (BFAS) is conducting the review, according to a Syracuse University news release.
The BFAS effort is part of its “strategic” planning process, “aligning the University’s resources and assets with the vision and mission articulated in the academic strategic plan,” the university said.
As part of the review process, Syracuse is consulting with outside experts in the field to “explore new opportunities that would benefit the campus community and prioritize the retention of the entire Steam Station team.”
Upon conclusion of the review process, BFAS leaders will provide an update to the campus community, which will include recommendations for “future operational effectiveness.”
Reviewing the steam station operations is “critical” to ensuring that all business functions are efficient, effective and supportive of the university’s institutional priorities, Amir Rahnamay-Azar, senior VP and chief financial officer, said. “I am pleased we are taking a close look at everything we do and look forward to seeing how we can evolve our steam station operations.”
Consisting of the Riley and Alco Steam Plants, the steam station produces much of the university’s domestic hot-water production, sterilization, cooling, and humidification. It also runs the chilled-water plant during the warmer months.
Besides serving Syracuse University, the steam station also provides heat for the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse VA Medical Center, and Crouse Hospital, the school said.
