The MU Power Plant utilizes a process called cogeneration to maximize the efficiency of energy production for the MU campus.
Every new building relies on the steam and electricity for lighting, heating, and cooling.
The MU power plant is one of the largest cogenerators of thermal energy and electricity in the State of Missouri. Emissions are significantly reduced from the plant by employing cogeneration. The higher overall efficiencies realized with cogeneration reduce the consumption of fuels in the plant's boilers, reducing emissions from the plant. It is estimated MU prevents over 18,000 tons of source emissions each year with cogeneration. Environmental improvement and economic savings are the direct benefits, which support MU's commitment to the cogeneration process.