# Veregy Wins $36.38M Energy Contract at University

> Veregy secures $36.38 million energy efficiency contract for University of Illinois facilities.
- Title: Veregy Wins $36.38M Energy Contract at University · Pulse 2.0
- Summary: Veregy secures $36.38 million energy efficiency contract for University of Illinois facilities. Veregy will modernize 850,000 sq ft of University of Illinois…
- Keywords: veregy, university of illinois urbana champaign, energy performance contract, energy efficiency, greenhouse improvements, led lighting, building automation, thermal performance, greenhouse gas emissions, construction jobs, equity and inclusion, startups
- Source: Pulse 2.0 — https://pulse2.com/veregy-awarded-36-38-million-energy-performance-contract-at-university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign
- Author: Amit Chowdhry
- Published: 2026-10-13T02:42:27+00:00
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- Topics: veregy, university of illinois urbana champaign, energy performance contract, energy efficiency, greenhouse improvements, led lighting, building automation, thermal performance, greenhouse gas emissions, construction jobs, equity and inclusion, startups
## Veregy Wins $36.38M Energy Contract
Veregy was awarded a $36.38 million infrastructure modernization and energy-efficiency contract covering 850,000 square feet at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
## Project Covers 7 Campus Sites
The project spans seven major campus properties including Plant Sciences Laboratory, Turner Hall, and National Soybean Research Center.
## Energy Savings Target
The project is expected to generate more than $38.5 million in guaranteed energy savings over the contract term.
## Greenhouse and Lighting Upgrades
Veregy will replace 134,800 sq ft of greenhouse glazing and upgrade 25,000 fluorescent fixtures to high-efficiency LED technology.
## Key takeaway

Veregy will modernize 850,000 sq ft of University of Illinois facilities through energy-efficient upgrades, generating $38.5 million in savings by 2028.