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Iowa States powerplant has been operating on campus since 1884, now in the process of updating the last of its coal powered boilers to run on natural gas.

Iowa State facing the future of powering campus

Jack McClellan, Academics Editor
November 13, 2022
Climate Reality Campus Corps at Iowa State advocates for Iowa State to invest in renewable energy options.

Guest Column: Statement on ISU power plant boiler transition to natural gas and oil

Climate Reality Campus Corps
December 2, 2021
The Campanile and the carillon are frequently known as the “Bells of Iowa State.” The Campanile stands tall with 50,000 bricks and 50 bells.

Man suffers serious injuries after jumping from Ames Power Plant

Sage Smith
January 25, 2020
Overall energy use at ISU

Iowa State tries to power campus sustainably

Jonathan Findlay
February 17, 2015
The Iowa State power plant will have three new boilers in the next two years. Natural gas boilers will replace the existing ones running on coal to reduce emissions. The demolition of the retired boilers along with the ash equipment is scheduled for completion in February 2014.

Power plant changes to reduce emissions

Varad Diwate
November 22, 2013

ISU power plant proposes boiler renovation

Rebecca Chamberlin
October 11, 2012
A load of coal from Muscatine is delivered to the ISU Power Plant. Groups want to highlight the dangers of coal and encourage students to call for Iowa State to reduce its usage of coal.

New mercury emissions report released

Elisse Lorenc
January 26, 2011
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