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BREWERY COGENERATION PLANT

MASSACHUSETTS

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B2Q worked with local brewers to design a cogeneration plant. A feasibility study resulted in the recommendation of a 250 kW, natural-gas fired cogeneration plant. The proposed system uses recovered thermal energy to heat hot water during the brewing process. All processes were studied in order to seamlessly integrate the cogeneration plant into existing operations. Proposed controls allow the CHP to be the primary source of heat for brewing while meeting sensitive temperature requirements. B2Q subsequently provided engineering, design, and construction administration for the project’s implementation.

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Market:

Commercial

Services:

Project Design
Building Systems
Resiliency and Distributed Generation

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The ETIC RCx project was an outstanding success, delivering verified energy savings and operational improvements that exceeded UMass Lowell’s expectations. The project achieved impressive annual cost savings—10% higher than initially projected—while reducing energy intensity by 14% for UMass Lowell’s third-largest utility account.

Beyond cost savings, the initiative delivered significant environmental benefits, cutting annual carbon emissions by 530,000 lbCO2e. Additionally, it enhanced lab safety through robust lab pressurization tracking and the recalibration of all terminal devices.

This success was made possible through the unwavering collaboration between UMass Lowell, B2Q, and NGRID, demonstrating the power of partnership and a shared commitment to cost efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Daniel Abrahamson 
University of Massachusetts Amherst

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