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Universities & Schools

We modernize and optimize energy in universities and schools

With decades of proven experience, we deliver energy strategies that lower energy costs and increase energy efficiency across campuses nationwide.

Why Universities & Schools Trust Priority Power

Energy procurement expertise

From energy procurement to campus-wide demand planning, PPM helps educational institutions control costs and free up budget for what matters most — academics.

Reliable power infrastructure

Purpose-built energy management systems delivering consistent, reliable power to every corner of campus — from research labs and classrooms to residence halls and digital learning infrastructure.

Sustainable energy solutions for energy efficient schools

PPM develops tailored decarbonization strategies for campuses, combining power purchase agreements, grant identification, and low-cost financing structures to achieve carbon-reduction goals while preserving institutional capital.

Private Higher Education Institution Saves Big And Goes Green

An Illinois-based private liberal arts college selects Priority Power for contract negotiation and energy management, increasing revenues by nearly 20% and saving hundreds of thousands in energy costs over the life of the contract.  

Universities & Schools – Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we bring the same best-in-class energy consulting services to natural gas procurement as we do for electricity supply.

Choosing the most reliable backup energy solution depends on several factors unique to your facility. We match your energy requirements with the right technology.

Our typical approach includes:

  • Understanding your energy load profile (ie critical loads, peak demand, backup power duration, equipment sensitivity) to determine if you need full-facility energy backup or selective load coverage.
  • Identifying ride-through requirements to evaluate batteries/UPS systems for momentary ride-through (seconds) or generator/BESS/hybrid power solutions (longer ride-through), all while ensuring compliance with regulatory, insurance or operational guidelines.
  • Evaluating on-site equipment feasibility such as available space, fuel type, noise, emissions, permitting and utility/grid interconnection requirements.
  • Supporting energy lifecycle cost, reliability, and operational benefits with energy solution comparisons of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), UPS systems, natural gas/diesel generators and microgrid solutions with solar, BESS and power generation for enhanced resilience.
  • Designing a Customized Energy Reliability Plan, to meet compliance, operational continuity, budget, site and future load growths.

There are several ways to purchase our energy solutions:

  • Build/Transfer: Priority Power does the build, and transfers ownership to you once the energy project is complete
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Priority Power builds, owns and operates the energy project
  • Operations and Maintenance: Regardless of ownership, Priority Power provides ongoing operations and maintenance of the energy project

PPM provides fully integrated energy solutions to universities and K-12 institutions nationwide, with a proven track record of generating double-digit energy cost savings across every engagement.