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Energy, Emissions, & Climate Change
Energy, Emissions, & Climate Change
Design and update buildings so they use less energy and emit fewer greenhouse gases (OP 1.1).
Design and update buildings so they use less energy and emit fewer greenhouse gases (OP 1.1).
Reduce Energy Consumption
Reduce energy consumption on campus (student/sq ft).
Renewable Energy on Campus Study
Conduct a long-term Renewable Energy Study for campus.
Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emission Reporting
Complete a GHG Emissions Inventory annually (scope 1 and 2).
Energy Submeters
Ensure all new construction and major renovations have an adequate number of submeters to allow for measuring, monitoring, and cost recovery.
Energy Management Team
Ensure representation from sustainability on facilities energy management team that works to find efficiencies and reduce energy consumption.
ISO 50001 Certification
Acquire and maintain ISO 50001 certification to help manage energy on campus through the creation of a plan and energy target.
Plug-in Power Cycling
Ensure that vehicle block heater plug-ins cycle power on and off throughout the day.
Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction Plan
Create and implement a Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction Plan.
Renewable Energy on Campus
Based on the Renewable Energy Study, install renewable energy sources on campus.
Power Purchase Agreements
Explore the possibility of entering a power purchase agreement to sustainably source campus power.
IT Power Savings
Identify areas, such as server rooms, where there are opportunities for energy reduction to be implemented.
Scope 3 GHG Emissions
Include scope 3 GHG emissions in annual GHG Inventory reporting.
Climate Resilience Plan
Develop a Climate Resilience Plan that helps to prepare and build safeguards to help mitigate the effects of climate change.Building Design, Construction, & Operations
Building Design, Construction, & Operations
Apply best practices in low impact development throughout the entire building process (OP 2.1).
Apply best practices in low impact development throughout the entire building process (OP 2.1).
Reduce the negative impacts of the built environment and employ sustainable practices during design, construction, and operations (OP 2.2).
Reduce the negative impacts of the built environment and employ sustainable practices during design, construction, and operations (OP 2.2).
Participate in benchmarking programs to help drive best practices and innovation in the built environment (OP 2.3).
Participate in benchmarking programs to help drive best practices and innovation in the built environment (OP 2.3).
Low Impact Development Practices
Employ low impact development practices for all new construction and major renovations on campus.
Sustainable Operations and Maintenance Practices
Adopt sustainable operations and maintenance guidelines for all non-certified and certified buildings.
Air Emissions Inventory
Create and maintain an inventory of significant outdoor air emissions from stationary sources.
Construction and Demolition Waste
Continue to abide by best practices for proper disposal of construction and demolition waste, including source separation.
Building Monitoring and Controls
Implement energy management systems to monitor, analyze, plan, and report on building performance.
Benchmarking
Participate in national and international benchmarking programs to help ensure best practices are maintained.
Biophilic Design
Apply biophilic design and operation principles, including circadian rhythm, to help advocate for healthy building users.
Green Building Rating System
Adopt a green building rating system(s) for new and major renovations.
Recommissioning
Conduct building study and begin recommissioning the least efficient buildings on campus.
Life Cycle Analysis
Utilize Life Cycle Cost Analysis when evaluating energy and water using product or systems.
Building Closures
Conduct a feasibility study to identify buildings that could be closed during low-operating times (i.e.summer).
Indoor Art and Aesthetic Design
Incorporate art indoors to help beautify spaces and educate on the importance of cultural expression.
Facility Scheduling
Examine class scheduling and identify areas for efficiencies in areas including blended learning space sharing, space use, electricity, water, and wellness.Campus Spaces
Campus Spaces
Improve the energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable purchasing, and waste management of all campus spaces (OP 11.1).
Improve the energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable purchasing, and waste management of all campus spaces (OP 11.1).
Green Offices Certification Program
Develop and deliver in-house Green Offices Certification Program.
Green Labs Program
Develop and implement Green Labs Program to reduce the impact of labs and foster increasingly sustainable practices.
Green Residence Program
Develop and implement Green Residence Program to reduce the impact of living on campus and foster a culture of sustainability in residence.
Green Learning Spaces
Develop and implement a program to designate other spaces on campus (i.e. clinical practice spaces, studios, etc.) as green spaces.Report abuse