Dalrada Energy leading Sustainability, Efficiency upgrades at Averett University

Dalrada Energy, the specialized energy division of Dalrada Financial Corporation, is partnering with Averett University in Virginia to execute sustainability initiatives which will help reduce CO2 emissions and accelerate the university’s efforts to reaching its net-zero goals.

Dalrada Energy will use what it called a “holistic approach” towards achieving the goal through the use of a variety of decarbonization technologies on the university campus.

Among the initiatives to be undertaken is the installation of Dalrada’s flagship heat pump, the “Likido ONE,” produced by Dalrada Precision Manufacturing. It is the only unit accepted in the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and Department of Energy (DOE) Green Proving Ground program.

“We’re thrilled to provide Averett University with next-generation technology to deliver real-world energy savings,” said Dalrada Energy President, Tom Giles. “Our team looks forward to installing five Dalrada Likido ONE high-efficiency, de-carbonizing heat pumps and delivering clean energy services worth millions of dollars – all at no cost.”

The heat pumps deployed at the university will each have a digital twin to monitor and maximize performance, creating transparent carbon credits. The new heat pumps are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% and energy costs by more than 70%.

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Moreover, according to Averett University President, Dr. Tiffany Franks, “Partnering with Dalrada will ensure that Averett demonstrates environmental and fiscal responsibility while fostering an educational learning lab designed to propel our students into the future, preparing them to not only find jobs after they graduate, but to help create them as well.”

Averett University is located in Danville, Virginia and was founded 143 years ago. It educates close to 2,000 undergrauate and graduate students.