State Grant to Fund Residence Hall Heating and Air Upgrades
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Much-needed heating and air conditioning upgrades are on the horizon for DU residence halls.
A grant from the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s Independent College Capital Improvement initiative will provide Dominican with $7.5 million for infrastructure upgrades.
The grant will be used to convert the HVAC system in Power and Coughlin Halls from steam heat to modern, energy-efficient heating and air conditioning, according to university officials. Preparation work is already underway, with the first phase of the conversion slated for this summer.