Weber State University serves as an all-climate heat pump living laboratory for engineering students. As a result of the University's commitment to environmental goals, many buildings are retrofitted with Mitsubishi Electric's all-electric, all-climate, water-source heat pump solutions.
With about half of the campus' HVAC systems already fully electric, Weber State plans to convert the entire campus to Mitsubishi Electric Hybrid Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) solutions in the near future. The University began installing water-source VRF systems about 10 years ago, starting with the Mitsubishi Electric ductless VRF heat pump system in its Noorda Engineering building. Many of the system components are on display to students, enabling them to learn about all-climate heat pump technology.
In 2024, Weber State installed its first water-source, Hybrid VRF solution in its six-level SkySuites, an addition to Stewart Stadium. The SkySuites house the Weber State Athletics Department, coaching staff offices, a press box, 26 suites, 150 club seats, and a study area for student-athletes.
"Mitsubishi Electric Hybrid VRF consumes a lot less energy than our conventional systems," said Justin Owen, Interim Director of Operations for Weber State University. "Whenever we do a retrofit, I run some energy numbers on what we consumed before and what we consume now. Mitsubishi Electric systems allow us to decrease our energy footprint by about 70% to 80%."
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