Abbott Power Plant in 1946, shortly after its completion. Notably, only a fraction of the size it is nowadays
Aerial view of the Abbott Power Plant and the surrounding area in 1946
Further construction on a new Abbott Power Plant Turbine to increase production in 1950
Construction near the Abbott Power Plant on a water pipe, part of the system that helps bring heat to all university facilities,
from 1950
Construction again in 1989 on the interior. Notably, the university's continuous dedication to updating and upgrading the power plant, has shown their committment to conservation and efficiency
A recent image of the Abbott Power Plant as it stands today, the producer of 88% of the university's energy
Students for Environmental Concerns hosts a "Break Up With Coal" protest on the main quad in February of 2015 to encourage students to vote for coal divestment
A recent protest held by Beyond Coal campaigners in front of the Illini Union
During the absence of the Alma Mater Statue in 2012 students from SECS filled in the vacancy with a recreation of a power plant to push for coal divestment
A rally held on the main quad in April, 2018 by SECS. The banner is in reference to the referendum that asked the student body about divesting in coal
A recent protest held in and around the main quad led by SECS and the Beyond Coal campaign
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Building completed in 2015. This structure is one of the lagest net-zero energy buildings in the United States
The first of two solar farms planned by U of I. This solar farm will cover roughly 4% of the university's energy demands
Solar panels located on the roof of the Business Instructional Facility, one of five current solar panel locations on the UIUC campus