3920 Jefferson Rd NE, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105

Step beneath the surface and into the hidden world that keeps the University of Washington running—steam, chilled water, and backup electricity flow through over seven miles of tunnels to heat, cool, and power classrooms, dormitories, research labs, and critical facilities. What to expect on the tour: - Behind-the-scenes access to the Power Plant’s boilers, chillers, and expansive underground utility network. - Live demonstrations of how essential services—like heating, cooling, and emergency power—are generated, monitored, and delivered across campus - Personal insights on the responsibilities, technology, and teamwork required to sustain campus infrastructure and the past, present, and future of the UW Power Plant . Ideal for anyone curious about how UW facilities keep the campus functioning—safely, sustainably, and seamlessly. The tour is 90 minutes. No open toe shoes are allowed in the plant. We recommend comfortable walking attire, jeans and full coverage shoes, we recommend against skirts and narrow heel shoes due to open grate flooring throughout the plant. No PPE required. It is recommended to dress in layers since the boiler rooms can get warm. There are no restrictions on carrying items (backpacks, water bottles, etc.), but it is recommended to leave those items in the building above ground at the beginning of the tour. Here’s a link to their plant video with some history: ](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNazXV2RBQs__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mNEW-cy9R8C122aCu7bVKB14skZhoFdTr31BQDlLchspZ5AHiCNFM_ko_93k1dOYfUYLKuH48O-T-A$) This tour is free to attend and limited to 15 people. Specific meeting location will be sent to registered attendees prior to the event. 3920 Jefferson Rd NE, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105