JOIN US FOR OUR THIRD TRAINING OF 2025

DATE: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

TIME: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

LOCATION: Colorado State University,
Powerhouse Energy Campus, 430 North College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524

TOPIC: Rocky Mountain GPA 2025 Technical Tour hosted at CSU’s Engines and Energy Conversion Lab

Pricing

• Member/Non-member – $25
• Gold & Silver Corporate Member Owner/Operator – FREE

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Engines and Energy Conversion Lab (EECL) at Colorado State University — a pioneering research facility that has been delivering market-driven energy solutions for over three decades. Founded in 1992 in Fort Collins’ historic power plant, the EECL has transformed into a global leader in engine efficiency, emissions reduction, and alternative fuel research. Products developed in partnership with industry sponsors have helped reduce atmospheric pollution by millions of tons and saved over 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas.

What You’ll Experience

• A guided tour of the lab’s cutting-edge testing facilities
• Live demonstrations of operational engines and diagnostic tools
• Insights into the lab’s contributions to energy innovation and sustainability
• Networking with industry professionals, researchers, and students

Featured Equipment

• Caterpillar G3304 – 7.0L, 95hp Natural Gas Engine
• Cummins QSK50 – 50.3L Diesel, 2250hp @1900 rpm
• Cummins QSK19G – 19L, 471hp Natural Gas Engine
• Cooper-Bessemer GMV-4TF – 140L, 440hp Natural Gas Compression Engine
• John Deere 4045H – 175hp Tier 3 Diesel Engine
• Waukesha F-2 CFR – 0.61L Methane Number Engine
• Cummins QSB 6.7L – 300hp Tier 4 Final Diesel Engine
• Caterpillar CG 137-8

Areas of Expertise

• Engine Testing & Development: Advanced ignition systems, dual-fuel engines, fuel injection, and after-treatment technologies
• Fuels Analysis: Methane number measurement, corrosion, viscosity, heating value, and more
• Air Pollution Control: Emissions formation, toxic contaminants, and mitigation strategies
• Research Methods: Combustion analysis, optical diagnostics, CFD modeling, and in-cylinder sampling

This is a unique opportunity to explore the forefront of energy innovation and connect with professionals shaping the future of industrial engines and clean energy.

Notes

• Lunch and drinks will be provided

Parking Information

Parking at the Powerhouse Energy Campus is limited, but additional parking is available in two nearby lots that are just a 5-minute walk from the building. No fee/decal is needed for any of these lots:

• South of the Powerhouse and east of the Vavoline Instant Oil Change and Emporium Escape Rooms
• The two most northern rows in the lot southeast of the Powerhouse and directly south of the Northside Aztlan Skatepark

For safety, please use sidewalks to cross railroad tracks. Use the interactive map below to locate parking (indicated in green).

Do not park:

• In the Museum of Discovery parking lot
• The the spots directly north of the Valvoline Instant Oil Change
• In the spots directly south or directly east of the Looking Glass or Time Emporium
• In the spots east of the Northside Aztlan Community Center
• In the lot north of the Northside Aztlan Community Center (except the two northmost rows).
• Anywhere on the Powerhouse Energy Campus that is not specifically designated as a parking spot, including south and east of the building.