Curious about applications of a steam boiler and it’s use for heat in downtown Milwaukee? There are four, fourteen-story gigantic boilers used to heat 450 of the buildings in the downtown area, with the steam coming from a giant plant in the Menomonee Valley that is owned by WE Energies. Electricity is produced also as a byproduct of steam generation.
When heat is distributed from a centralized plant location it’s known as district heating, and this method is used in cities all over the United States. In 2013 in the city of Milwaukee, steam heat was front and center as WE Energies looked to increase steam charges and business owners were none to happy.
Reliable Water Services has a simple fix for business owners concerned about rising steam prices – installing your own boiler and cutting ties with the city’s steam heat system. We offer affordable protection plans and depending on your regular operating costs, it may not be as expensive as you think.