Supporting a Major University’s Campus-Wide Energy Infrastructure with Specialized, Ongoing Calibration Services
Large institutions with complex infrastructure face unique calibration challenges—especially when utilities span hundreds of buildings and fall under strict regulatory oversight. ICS partnered with a major university to deliver mobile, industry-specific calibration services across its campus-wide steam and chilled water systems.
The Challenge
The university operates an extensive energy distribution network, including steam and chilled water meters serving:
- Academic buildings
- Residence halls
- Hospitals
- Event centers
- Surrounding campus- controlled facilities
These meters are critical for:
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Energy monitoring and cost allocation
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Operational efficiency
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Regulatory and govermental compliance
The challenge was not a single calibration task—but managing hundreds of instruments spread across dozens of buildings, each requiring periodic verification without disrupting campus operations.
The Opportunity
The university needed a calibration partner that could:
Work within an active campus environment
Provide mobile, on-site calibration across multiple locations
Meet regulatory expectations tied to government oversight
Maintain consistency and documentation across a massive scope
Serve as a long-term partner rather than a one-time vendor
The Solution
ICS delivered a customized, campus-wide calibration program designed around the university’s infrastructure and operational realities.
Key elements included:
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Mobile calibration services performed directly in buildings across campus and the surrounding areas
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Calibration of steam and chilled water meters critical to energy distribution
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Coordination with university facilities teams to access buildings efficiently
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A structured, ongoing schedule rather than a single disruptive project
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Consistent documentation and traceability aligned with regulatory expectations
Rather than attempting to complete all calibrations at once, ICS implemented a phased, recurring approach, returning regularly throughout the year to ensure meters remained compliant without overwhelming campus operations.
Benefits
Minimized disruption to campus and hospital operations
Ensured consistent compliance across hundreds of meters
Simplified management of a large, distributed calibration scope
Provided dependable, repeatable service year after year
Established a trusted long-term partnership
Results
Successful calibration of steam and chilled water meters across the entire campus footprint
Improved confidence in energy measurement accuracy and compliance
Reduced administrative burden on university facilities staf
An ongoing partnership supported by a multi-year service agreement
A scalable calibration model that continues to support the university’s evolving infrastructure
