Electrical Distribution

The ED Division has the primary responsibility of servicing the main electrical distribution systems and auxiliary equipment at:

• Main Campus
• Pickle Research Campus
• Montopolis Research Center Off-Campus Student Housing
• Whitaker Fields.

The electrical networks include all of the equipment from the Power Plant or incoming power supply to each building's main power switchgear. The electrical systems include:

• Over 60,000 ft. of underground ductbank
• Over 30,000 ft. of overhead line
• Over 120 double-ended main power stations.

The distribution voltage to each individual building's power station is done at:

• 12,000 Volts
• 4,160 Volts. The voltage then is stepped down at the building where it can be utilized.

Auxiliary and additional equipment that are serviced include:

• Emergency standby electrical systems
• Medium-voltage metal-clad switchgear
• Low-voltage distribution metal-enclosed switchgear
• Protective devices and controls
• Revenue metering and monitoring
• Area and sports lighting.