Toward a Sustainable Campus. Outline A. Global Sustainability Movement in Higher Education B. Resources C. What can be done? D. “Toward a Sustainable

Toward a Sustainable CampusToward a Sustainable Campus

OutlineOutline

A. Global Sustainability Movement in Higher Education

B. ResourcesC. What can be done?D. “Toward a Sustainable Campus” Program

Sustainable DevelopmentSustainable Development

"Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable--to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

Source: Report on Our Common Future by The World Commission on Environment and Development

Economics

Social EquityEnvironment

Drivers for Sustainable DevelopmentDrivers for Sustainable Development

• Economics• Indoor Environmental Quality• Depletion of Non-Renewables• Effect of Pollution• Environmental Stewardship

Historical Energy PricesHistorical Energy Prices



Indoor Environmental QualityIndoor Environmental Quality



Concern Over SupplyConcern Over Supply

ASPO Crisis PointASPO Crisis Point



Effect of PollutionEffect of Pollution

Increasing Use of CoalIncreasing Use of Coal



ResourcesResources

Energy ManagementEnergy Management

• Everyone has a role

• Highest Utility Cost• Optimization – Focus is on Reducing Waste• Impact on Environment• Impact on Indoor Environmental Quality

ChallengesChallenges• Limited Information • No Visibility or Accountability for Energy

Use• Not Understanding the Urgency• Perceived Insignificance of the Individual• Conservation Myths • Stereotypes• Abstract Concept

What Can Be Done?What Can Be Done?• Building & Land Development• Transportation• Water Use• Energy Use• Environmental Protection &

Restoration• Facility Operations• Waste Management• Indoor Environmental Quality• Measuring & Monitoring

CORE model has 4 interdependent functions.

Campus

Sustainability

Operations

Research

Community

Education

Core Model of Campus SustainabilityCore Model of Campus Sustainability

Sustainable Campus TodaySustainable Campus Today

• Energy Management Systems• Retrofit Projects• Planning & Design• Education & Training• Sustainable Campus

Committee• Service-Learning Program• Curriculum• University Research• Student Government ESP• Web Info Center

What Can You Do?What Can You Do?

• Energy– Electrical Equipment– Lighting– Air-conditioning & Heating

• Water• Recycling

Benefits – Electrical Energy EfficiencyBenefits – Electrical Energy Efficiency• Reduces energy use and cost• Improves quality and comfort

of working environment• Less maintenance required

on electrical equipment• Extended equipment life• Less waste heat• Positive impact on climate

change issues & non-renewable energy sources

Electrical Equipment EnergyElectrical Equipment Energy• Computers

– Switching Off– Screen Savers– Waste Heat

• Printers• Copiers• Vending

Machines• Water Fountains• Water Heaters





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Cost and energy use vs. computer hours

100 watts at 6 cents/kWh



• Printers• Copiers• Vending Machines• Water Fountains• Water Heaters

Life Affected?




Save only 10% at best

Can actually use 30 watts more!

Use Energy Star settings




Monitors measured at

105 to 115 degrees F




Can use10 – 20 watts

just sitting there!




Who’s in chargeof the copier?





Each onecan use

$10 - $18per month!




Each onecan use

$20 - $50per year!




Each onecan use

$50 - $150per year!

Benefits – Efficient LightingBenefits – Efficient Lighting• Reduces energy use and cost• Improved quality• Less maintenance required• Fewer waste materials • Positive impact on climate

change issues

Efficient LightingEfficient Lighting

• T-8 Fluorescent/ electronic

• Compact fluorescent bulbs

• Lighting Mythology!

• Day-lighting





• Day-lighting

20-30% more efficient





• Day-lighting

Material Cost Life (hrs) Power (w) Cost

SavingsCFL 12,000 15 $3.22 Incand 1,000 60 $0.24 $0.34

How much is saved?In 12,000 hours of use

Energy CostLife (hrs) Power (w) Cost Savings

CFL 12,000 15 x $0.06/kWh $10.80 $32.40

Incand 12,000 60 x $0.06/kWh $43.20





• Day-lighting

The myth of start-up energy is busted!

Time

Current

1/120 second





• Day-lighting

Benefits – HVAC EfficiencyBenefits – HVAC Efficiency• Reduces energy use and cost• Improved quality and

comfort• Less maintenance required• Longer equipment life• Scheduling and complex

control strategies easily programmed

• Positive impact on climate & resource issues

Efficient HVACEfficient HVAC

• Comfort• Thermostats• Indoor Air Quality


• Comfort• Thermostats• Indoor Air Quality

Combination of: Temperature Humidity Radiation Air movement Metabolism Clothing


• Comfort• Thermostats• Indoor Air

Quality

Controls: Compressors Pumps Fan motors Dampers Heating Elements Valves


• Comfort• Thermostats• Indoor Air

Quality

Issues: Outside ventilation CO2 buildup VOC’s Humidity/moisture Microbial growth

Benefits – Water EfficiencyBenefits – Water Efficiency• Reduced water and energy

use• Less maintenance • Extended equipment life• Utility rate increases avoided• Positive impact on aquifer

Water EfficiencyWater Efficiency

• Efficient fixtures• Water leaks• Irrigation• Landscaping• Water Reuse











Benefits – Waste MinimizationBenefits – Waste Minimization• 33 to 55% cost savings on

waste contracts• Revenue from recyclables• Environmental protection• Reduced liability• Enhanced community

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Toward a Sustainable Campus. Outline A. Global Sustainability Movement in Higher Education B. Resources C. What can be done? D. “Toward a Sustainable