Our Partnership

ENGIE North America and Axium Infrastructure joined forces in 2017 to form Ohio State Energy Partners. The partnership operates the systems that heat, cool and distribute power to the university’s Columbus campus. ENGIE as the operator of these important functions, is responsible for the resiliency and reliability of utilities for main campus. The ENGIE logo can be seen around campus on service vehicles, technician uniforms, during events and other signage.

About Axium 

Axium Infrastructure is an independent infrastructure investment firm focused on investments in core infrastructure assets. Axium manages two infrastructure funds totaling over $8.3 billion in assets, as well as $1.5 billion in managed co-investments.

Axium is an active investor in renewable energy with interests in over 2.5 GW of wind, solar, and hydroelectric power generation across North America.

About ENGIE

In addition to the 250 heating and cooling energy systems under management globally, ENGIE provides energy procurement, utility, and operations and maintenance services to approximately 150 higher education and health-care facilities, including the University of Maryland. ENGIE North America is one of the largest non-residential retail electricity suppliers in the United States serving customers in 14 markets nationwide. ENGIE’s commitment to environmental, social and governance best practices has been recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index, placing ENGIE among the top 10 percent of sustainability-driven companies in its peer group.

About Our Agreement with The Ohio State University
$1.015 billion
The upfront payment to Ohio State
25%
Minimum energy efficiency improvement goal in first 10 years of partnership
$150 million
Commitment to academic programs over 50 years