Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan State University is suggesting that classes and most employee work move online after a Saturday power outage has left most of the campus without hot water
In a news release, MSU recommends that work move online starting Sunday at 9 a.m. until Monday at 11 p.m.
The Saturday power outage was connected to a problem with a power bus, a central connection point at the T. B. Simon Power Plant on campus.
This caused a loss of connection to the plant’s power supply, stopping it from generating electricity and steam for campus buildings. As a result, campus was without power for several hours.
The power plant converts energy from natural gas into steam and electricity, which is used for building functions such as heating and cooling.
MSU says that while power has since been restored, bringing multiple circuits online and resetting building systems is a tedious process.
According to MSU, due to the extended nature of the outage, condensation built up in the steam distribution system and is affecting the ability to deliver hot water to campus.
Students will have access to dining services while the university works to bring the system back online.
“I want to extend my sincere appreciation to members of our campus community for their patience and understanding as we diligently work to restore normal operations,” said MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz in a news release.
“I know how inconvenient this interruption of services is for members of our community, and I want to assure them we are doing everything we can to resolve issues at the power plant. Spartans are resilient, and I know we can navigate these short-term challenges with the support of campus staff, faculty and leaders,” he continued.
MSU says it will share updates as it works to restore hot water services.
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