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Downtown Pittsburgh

Sky view of downtown Pittsburgh

Powering Pittsburgh’s Downtown with Sustainable Energy

System Type

District Energy

Downtown Pittsburgh's District Energy initiative drives sustainable growth by providing innovative energy solutions. This system fuels the city's progress by delivering efficient, reliable power, reducing environmental impact, and supporting the region's long-term development.

  • Steam
  • Chilled Water
  • Electricity Generation

Supporting Downtown Businesses

Cordia’s energy solutions drive Pittsburgh’s downtown district, supporting the diverse needs of businesses, residents, and visitors with sustainable and reliable power distribution.

Cordia owns and operates the Gibbon Energy Plant at Duquesne University. Key clients include major commercial centers, residential buildings, and municipal services essential to Pittsburgh’s downtown vitality.

Photo of downtown Pittsburgh, PA

Total Capacity

181,000 Lbs/Hr

Steam

6,150 Tons

Chilled Water

6,000 Tons

Ice Storage

5.5 Mw

Electricity Generation

Key Customers In This System

Duquesne University logo
UPMC Mercy Logo
David L. Lawrence Convention Center logo
City County Building logo

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