Explore OSU’s Heating & Cooling Systems with ENGIE
Poster for OSU ASHRAE – March 5th Tours
Curious about how Ohio State University keeps its buildings comfortable year-round? Interested in learning how you can contribute to sustainability and combat climate change? Want a behind the scenes look at some of OSU’s advanced HVAC systems?
Join the ASHRAE Student Chapter at OSU on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 for an exclusive building tour of McCracken Power Plant and RPAC to see OSU’s heating and cooling systems in action!
All students looking to attend the tours should meet at Hitchcock Hall room 426 at 2:45pm where our chapter members will be available to answer any initial questions and provide an overview of the exciting tours ahead! We will depart from Hitchcock Hall around 2:55pm and make our way over to the McCracken Power Plan where Brad Coy with Engie will take the spotlight and guide us in a tour through McCracken, highlighting the heating and cooling features of the building and what sets it apart from others. Around 2:50pm, our group will walk to the RPAC to begin our second tour! Upon arrival, Alex Jimenez with OSU will lead us in a tour of the facility, focusing on the cooling systems and energy efficiency that can be found in our campus recreation facility!
Event Details Recap:
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5th
📍 Meeting Point: Hitchcock Hall 426 at 2:45 PM
🚶♂️ McCracken Plant Tour: 3:00 PM with Brad Coy, ENGIE
🏢 RPAC Tour: 4:00 PM with Alex Jimenez, OSU
This is a unique opportunity for students and energy enthusiasts to explore OSU’s energy infrastructure and discover ways to make a difference in sustainability. Plus, refreshments will be provided! So please be sure to grab your friends and don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind behind the scenes tour to see OSU’s energy systems in action!
About ASHRAE at OSU:
The OSU Student Chapter of ASHRAE is dedicated to advancing the fields of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, and energy systems. We offer lectures, conferences, career guidance, internships, and research support.
📩 For more information, contact:
Yashvi Malhotra (malhotra.164@osu.edu)
Troye Sas-Wright (sas-wright.1@osu.edu)