The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Facilities

Central Heating Plant Reaches Safety Milestone

The Central Heating Plant (CHP) recently surpassed 1200 days without an injury or safety incident.

The Central Heating Plant provides heat and 80% of the electricity for the campus.

The CHP is a 24/7 operation with 25 employees. This safety achievement is attributed to the team effort of all CHP employees team efforts to work carefully and follow procedures.