Purdue’s Energy and Utilities department literally powers the West Lafayette campus. From managing chilled water systems to maintaining electrical distribution and steam generation, this team ensures that the campus remains fully operational and functions at peak efficiency. With a team of 110, Energy and Utilities annually produces around 50% of the university’s electricity, 100% of its chilled water and 60% of its steam, making it a critical part of Purdue’s daily operations.
Purdue is solidifying its leadership in advanced research and technology by adopting AI tools and upgrading its high-performance computing infrastructure. This forward-looking approach will reinforce Purdue’s research capacity, allowing faculty and students to tackle complex challenges across diverse disciplines.
Benefits open enrollment for 2025 is underway and ends at 6 p.m. ET Nov. 12. All employees are strongly encouraged to review and actively enroll for 2025 benefits. The benefit choices made during open enrollment will be in effect for all of 2025 unless an employee has a qualifying life event.
