2010
American College and University
Presidents Climate Commitment
USCA
CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN
This action plan contains both short and long term goals for achieving climate
neutrality, a carbon footprint of zero. Most of our university’s effort is initially
focused on energy conservation, the bulk of our carbon footprint. Our energy
conservation steering committee is composed of representatives from all aspects
of campus life. This will ensure that our efforts will involve all of us and our
synergetic creativity, particularly in our search for renewable energy. Since we
are a growing campus we have a significant challenge to show continuing carbon
footprint reduction. For instance, we have a new freshman dorm. The increase in
purchased electricity will more than be offset by the reduction commuting
student vehicle use, and any new construction will be LEED certified. Our energy
conservation efforts are showing greater than a 10% reduction each month
relative to the same time last year. Sustainability has become more than a buzz
word, it is integral to student course offerings and campus life and is a core
function for the way we do business and relate to our community. 2010
Michael F. Jara
University of South Carolina Aiken
12/31/2010
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University of SC Aiken CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Carbon Footprint, Sustainability & Energy Conservation
The USCA Carbon Footprint for FY 2008 is 10,479 metric tons, for 2010 it is 6,163 metric tons
Our goal is to reduce then eliminate our carbon footprint, becoming climate neutral by 2025.
USC Aiken ACUPCC membership requirements (Green = completed; Blue = in process; Red = TBD):
1. Initiate the development of a plan to achieve climate neutrality ASAP (completed).
o Within 2 months of signing, create institutional structures to guide plan development and
initiation (sustainability steering committee has been established and is building the plan)
o Within 1 year of signing complete a comprehensive inventory of all greenhouse gas emissions
(including emissions from electricity, heating, commuting, and air travel) and update every other year.
o Within 2 years of signing develop an institutional Action Plan for becoming Climate Neutral which
will include:
 Target date for achieving neutrality as soon as possible, at least 85% by 2010.
 Interim targets for goals and actions leading to neutrality:
1. Obtain State Energy Department stimulus funding approval to ‘jump start’
significant energy conservation actions with a goal of completion by 2011. The
energy conservation projects (see activities below) will reduce each buildings
energy use (kWh) by 18% - reducing the carbon footprint from purchased electricity
by at least 20%.
2. Expand energy management system to include all main campus heating/cooling
units and monitor energy usage continuously in 15 minute intervals using SCE&G
usage monitoring software. The goal is to keep usage below 22 KW and significantly
reduce the August/September KW peak for main campus by using “load shedding”
and “energy alert” usage reduction campus-wide.
3. Educate and involve students, faculty and staff in sustainability and carbon
footprint reduction actions with training (see attached PPT presentation) and USCA
carbon footprint reduction web site (see attached plan). Continue to inform,
challenge and involve everyone in carbon footprint reduction (ongoing).
o Actions to make climate neutrality and sustainability a part of the curriculum and
other educational experience for all students:
 Sustainability committee to include student representation, ideas and projects. A fund
has been established to support student sustainability projects.
 Existing courses in business, biology and social studies include objectives involving
sustainability
 Student and employee orientation include sustainability objectives
 Student housing director, assistant directors and resident assistants involve students in
carbon footprint reduction activities (ongoing recycling and conservation efforts).
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Actions to expand research or other efforts to achieve neutrality
 Sustainability committee to develop objectives working with faculty and USC Columbia
o Mechanisms for tracking progress on goals & actions
 The Assistant Chancellor for facilities shall establish performance metrics to monitor the
progress of sustainability goals and actions i.e. percent completion relative to established
milestones using “TracDat” system.
2. Initiate the following tangible actions to reduce greenhouse gases
o Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the US Green Bldg.
Council’s LEED Silver Std. or equivalent
o Adopt an energy efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring ENERGY STAR products
o Establish policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel
o Encourage use of & provide access to public transportation for faculty, staff, students and visitors.
Public transportation station to be built on campus.
o Begin purchasing at least 15% of USCA electricity from renewable sources
o Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national Recycle Mania competition, and
adopt 3 more associated measures to reduce housing and campus waste (energy conservation).
o Implement the USCA Energy Conservation Plan integral to this Climate Action Plan (see below).
3. Make the ACTION PLAN, INVENTORY, and PROGRESS REPORTS publicly available by providing them to
AASHE (Assoc. for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education).
4. Report carbon emissions at least once every 2 years to acupcc.aashe.org using the following categories
(Colleges can compare emissions, sources, and mitigation plans on the web).
o Stationary combustion
o Mobile combustion
o Fugitive emissions
o Purchased electricity
o Purchased heating
o Purchased cooling
o Commuting
o Air travel
o Solid waste and Combustion Sources
2. Activities and projects USCA has accomplished to reduce the carbon footprint (see above categories):
o Reduced purchased electric and thermal energy by lowering the allowed building set points
(heating at 69, cooling at 75 – after hours 55 and 80)
o Warm up or cool down time for buildings reduced
o Reducing building energy usage by not heating/cooling after established hours
o Reducing building energy usage by going to 4 day week during summer months
o Reducing employee commuting by going to 4 day week during summer months
o Reduced computer energy use with automatic reduced energy standby mode
o Continue movement toward paperless operations (online newsletters, course registration)
o Use of building lights are more efficient (Convocation Center, classroom buildings, student
housing – lights out when rooms not in use.
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Infrared motion detectors in classrooms shut off lights when classroom is empty
Replaced incandescent light bulbs with “green” fluorescent fixtures
Heat the Natatorium pool water with solar energy – pool temperature lowered to 80 degrees
Energize crossing lights with solar energy
Energize emergency notification sirens with solar energy
Participate in Recycle Mania – recycling throughout campus, including student housing
Opened freshman dormitory thereby reducing the number of commuting students by 300.
Use electric utility vehicles for campus maintenance and IT operations
Use LP gas for forklift operation
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology have reduced hazardous waste enough to qualify for a
“conditionally exempt small quantity generator”
Housekeeping and Housing have reduced hazardous waste by switching to “green cleaning
products.”
New construction is required to be LEED certified
New dormitory equipped with energy reduction ventilator (ERV) reducing heating/cooling energy
consumption by 40 – 60%
Maintenance replacing old science building chillers with modern energy efficient units reducing
energy consumption by 40%
Employee travel has been limited to essential only
Aiken ‘Best Friend’ bus station pick up is on campus
Public school students attending university functions arrive/leave by bus
Old windows at Pacer Downs replaced by energy efficient windows
Old appliances replaced with Energy Star appliances
Turn breaker off for empty student apartments at Pacer Downs – no electricity is used
Develop Sustainability /Energy Conservation Web Site
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USCA Sustainability & Energy Conservation Plan
The most significant and costly contributor to our carbon footprint is energy usage. USCA consumes a
significant amount of energy during its operations. FY 2010 resulted in:
Electricity
Gas
6,188,848 kWh 4,445 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
43,936 Therms 2200 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
Leaving a carbon footprint of 6,645 tons of CO2
In addition to the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment, our state of SC Section
48-52-620, Code of Laws of SC, requires that we develop energy conservation plans to reduce energy
consumption by 1% annually during fiscal years 09-13, and a total of 20% by 2020 compared to 2000 levels.
The goal of this plan is to reach the 20% goal by 2012 and develop significant energy cost avoidance
measures.
Our Facilities Summary
Attached is our campus map. The campus serves approximately 3200 students of which approximately 1000
reside on campus. We have a quad area of 9 facilities: Penland (‘72/remodeled’91), Student Activities Center
(‘76/remodeled ’08), Natatorium (’97), Business & Education Center (’94), Supply & Maintenance Building
(’78), Etherredge Center for the Performing Arts (’85), Sciences Building (’89/remodeled, new chiller’09),
Humanities & Social Sciences (’77), Gregg-Graniteville Library (‘75/addition’83; rennovationl’06).
Outside of the quad we have 5 facilities: Nursing (’99), Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, Child Care
Center (’90), Pickens-Salley House (’89), Convocation Center Sports & Entertainment Arena (’05).
Student Housing is comprised of 3 facilities: Pacer Downs Apartments (’83), Pacer Commons Dormitory (’02),
and Pacer Crossing Freshman Dormitory (‘09).
Energy conservation for the campus has been ongoing. Our ‘energy management system’ controls most
heating and air conditioning units on campus and is monitored by our Maintenance Director and his staff
continuously. Lighting retrofit programs have been completed, replacing T-12’s with T-8’s, and replacing
magnetic ballasts with electronic. Remodeling has resulted in old chillers and air handlers being replaced with
modern energy saving units (Library ‘06, Science Bldg.‘09, Student Activities Center ’08, Natatorium pool cover
–new boiler and reheat system). New construction (Convocation Center and Pacer Crossing) has incorporated
energy savings principles required of the LEED silver standard. USC requires all future construction to meet
these standards. Our USCA Project Manager closely monitors all construction projects. For details of planned
and completed projects with anticipated energy savings, please review the individual building energy
conservation plans. Proposed Stimulus funding projects are highlighted in yellow.
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Performance metrics:
Compared to the FY 2008 report our GHG emissions have been reduced from 9,351 to 6,645 metric tons; a
GHG reduction of 2706 MT or 29%. We will continue to use SCE&G account summaries, as well as School
Dude college utility database monthly reports to track our energy conservation goals (kWh, therms) on a
monthly basis. Our “real time” energy management system, and the SCE&G 15 minute kW monitoring
capability enable us to continuously track our energy conservation.
Energy efficiency at USCA has many challenges:
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Older buildings do not have systems that allow us to apply energy conservation strategies to all campus
buildings (energy management system techniques)
Variable economic baseline support – in the last few years our SC state allocation is 48% less.
Old Chillers and Air Conditioning Units exceeding their life expectancy and needing replacement
Community use of university facilities vary from year to year making benchmarking difficult
Part of our campus is in the city of Aiken, other parts are Aiken County, sometimes causing billing and
usage challenges.
Actions we have taken, and some that continue:
USCA facilities management believes the majority of quick payback energy saving actions have been
accomplished over the last few years. Additional savings will be mainly attained by completing the Natatorium
air reheating project and careful monitoring of building digital controls, and analysis of operations to maintain
and continuously improve energy use efficiencies. We are exploring avenues for ‘renewable energy’ sources.
This involves active participation of all faculty, students, and staff. We need to complete our energy
conservation and sustainability web page to keep everyone informed as to how well their buildings are
doing with energy savings and cost avoidance and what ideas are working. Our “energy heroes” will be
acknowledged and participation encouraged. The web page will also provide a place for availability of car pools
and public transportation (Express bus stop schedule for USCA) information
 Each campus university building has a published energy plan. The energy conservation web page will
display these plans and keep all informed about how well the plans are working.
 Seasonally we adjust building Summer daytime temperatures to 76 degrees. Some systems will be
shutdown after hours, others will have an after hours setback to 80 degrees.
 Seasonally we adjust building Winter daytime temperatures to 69 degrees. Some systems will be
shutdown at night, others will have an after hours setback to 55 degrees.
 Seasonally maintenance inspects, tests, and tunes up heating/cooling systems – replaces filters, cleans
coils, checks thermostat accuracy and adjusts to the above seasonal settings.
 Maintenance adjusts light timers, caulk, weather-strip and fix doors and windows.
 We will move night classes and meetings into night "activity areas" to minimize "open" buildings
 Maintenance will apply load shedding/reduction techniques to minimize peak usage penalties (meeting
with SCE&G representative to establish times).
 USCA has established an “energy heros” and “peak alert warning” program to engage everyone’s
participation in turning off lights and equipment during peak hours (1PM to 9PM). The following
message will appear on everyone’s computer (USCA List) to alert the campus:
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ATTENTION CAMPUS – PEAK RATE ALERT
*Turn off all lighting in hallways and unoccupied rooms.
*Turn off any unnecessary lights and equipment not in use
BENEFIT: We reduce our carbon footprint and cost per KW prior to peak rates is $4.49 (prior to 1pm)
The cost per KW after peak rates go into effect is $14.97 (after 1PM)
BE AN ENERGY HERO
Help us reduce our carbon footprint and SAVE up to $20,000 a year
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We have adopted an energy efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring ENERGY STAR appliances.
Computers have been set to automatically go into standby mode after 5 minutes of non use
Infrared motion detectors are being installed in restrooms, classrooms and work rooms to automatically
turn off lights
We have replaced an old Science building chiller with a new energy efficient unit (expected 15%
savings for Science building).
We have replaced all T-12 lamps with T-8 fluorescents and compacts.
We have replaced magnetic ballasts with electronic ballasts.
We are metering all campus buildings to be able to track building progress with our energy
management system in real time.
We have computer access to our campus electric energy consumption from SCE&G and can monitor
usage in 15 minute increments enabling peak control with load shedding
We reduced boiler heating with solar assist energy heating for the Natatorium swimming pool, we have
put in place a pool cover, more efficient boiler and reheat captured air (heat exchanger).
Emergency outdoor notification system towers are solar powered
Highway crossing signals are solar powered
Additional Actions we have planned:
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New construction will be LEED standard certified
New appliances will be ENERGY STAR certified
Air handlers will be fitted or purchased with Variable Frequency Drives
Heat exchanger for natatorium to improve building heating efficiency and save energy consumption
Motion detectors installation will be completed for classrooms
All energy units will be controlled by the energy management system
All campus energy users will be challenged in their own conservation efforts
LED lighting is to be installed in quad area
Fleet and work vehicles will be replaced by hybrid or electric vehicles
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Actions we are considering for carbon footprint reduction
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We will investigate additional renewable energy projects (solar, geo-thermal, and wind)
We will investigate Hybrid and electric powered vehicles
We will investigate use and rates for students using Aiken Friendly Express public transportation
We will investigate geo-thermal energy sources
Campus Participation
There are a number of things that can be done by the university community. When new students come in
August, we will all need to plan on how to reduce a huge peak demand that occurs at this time. There is
always a need to power down un-needed and redundant equipment (i.e. fume hoods, lasers, office equipment,
coffee pots). We also need to encourage our staff and students to shut off lights and to power off computers
and office equipment during peak, night and weekend periods. “Energy Peak Alert” messages and load
shedding have been implemented to conserve energy and significantly reduce cost. Building meter monitoring
as part of our energy management system will show which areas will need special attention – this will be a
continuous process. We will also use the SCE&G a real time (15 minute intervals) monitoring program. This
will be monitored during work hours to keep our load peak below 22KW. Very detailed adjustments can be
made to save more and more energy and to validate adjustments already made. A “sustainability committee,”
with representation from students, faculty and staff, will continue to come up with creative ideas for reducing
energy consumption while at the same time reaching toward “carbon neutrality.”
We have developed Power Point presentations to involve instructors, staff and students, and begin a PR
campaign to communicate to the university community, the things that they can do to make a difference. This
presentation is being made in Taiwan to demonstrate how colleges implement the requirements and
commitment of ACUPCC. The USCA energy conservation web site, upon completion of development, will keep
everyone apprised of exactly how their buildings are doing and how programs progress for reducing energy
consumption. This is a “works-in-progress” that will evolve over time and provide a model for Taiwan and other
colleges. In particular, will share our ideas and success, reward conservation heroes, and share lessons
learned with our sister USC regional campuses and Aiken Technical College.
Energy Conservation Upgrades and Carbon Footprint Reduction
HVAC system upgrades, lighting retrofits and close usage monitoring with load shedding has been a large part
of our energy conservation. The following has also been completed (using the allowed stimulus package
available for SC schools/colleges):
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Women’s Softball locker room and offices HVAC replacement with high efficiency units
Child Care Center split air conditioning units upgrade (4 units totaling16 tons) and DDC
temperature sensors (for an energy savings of at least 17%)
Maintenance and Supply building split air conditioning units upgrade (3 units totaling 9 tons) and
DDC temperature sensors (for an energy savings of at least 17%)
Pickens-Salley House building split air conditioning units upgrade (4 units totaling 11.5 tons) &
DDC temperature and programmable lighting sensors (for an energy savings of at least 17%)
See these and other energy conservation actions, planned and completed, on the following Individual
Building Energy Conservation Plans:
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SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING ENERGY PLAN
The Supply and Maintenance Building (#908) is 12,285 sq. ft., and was opened in 1978. It is 1 floor and contains a supply receiving
area, mail depot, maintenance shop and storage bay, operations offices, and outdoor vehicle refueling station with lawn mower and golf
cart re-charging station. The building envelope and condition are good . Normal hours of operation are 6AM to 9PM. Frequently
opened for on-call maintenance issues after hours.
Heating Cooling Service Units
Unit Description
Cool/heat
Available
3 Split Carrier Air Conditioning units (14tons, 2 units age 10 yrs, 1 unit age 30 yrs)
Cool/Heat
24/7
Unit Management
Unit
Management Action
Energy
Savings
Thermostat
Summer setting 75 degrees - Winter setting 69degrees
Reduce KWH by
After hours setback 80 degrees Summer - 55 degrees Winter
8 – 10%
A/C Units
Upgrade 3 units from 7 SEER to 16
17% reduction
All
Tier startup times and load shedding after 1PM to avoid peak usage charges
Cost avoidance
Carbon Footprint Reduction & Energy Conservation Actions
Planned /
Completed
Actions Completed or Planned
Projected Benefit
Completed
Reviewed for Summer schedule
5% energy reduction
Planned
Review for Winter schedule
5% reduction
Planned
Place infrared movement sensors in rooms and halls to control lights
5% reduction
Planned (stimulus)
3 A/C Split Units upgrade from 7 SEER to 16
17% reduction
Planned (stimulus)
Replace lighting fixtures with T-8s or compacts
Energy reduction
Environmental Exemptions
#
Exemption Unit
1
Scheduled or emergency operations work support after hours
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SOFTBALL LOCKER/OFFICE BUILDINGS ENERGY PLAN
The Softball Locker and Office Buildings (#913, 914) are 720 and 1100 sq. ft. The building envelope and condition are satisfactory .
Normal hours of operation are 6AM to 5PM. Frequently opened later for evening games and weekend practice.
Heating Cooling Service Units
Unit Description
Cool/heat
Available
2 Locker thru wall AC elec heat (2.7 tons; age 15 yrs.)
Cool/Heat
24/7
3 Office thru wall AC elec heat, 1 ductless split HP (total 6 tons; age 15 yrs; HP age 5 yrs.)
Cool/Heat
Unit Management
Unit
Management Action
Energy
Savings
Thermostat
Summer setting 75 degrees - Winter setting 69degrees
Reduce KWH by
Turned off when not in use.
8 – 10%
A/C Units
Upgrade 6 units from 9.6 and 10 SEER to 16
17% reduction
All
Tier startup times and load shedding after 1PM to avoid peak usage charges
Cost avoidance
Carbon Footprint Reduction & Energy Conservation Actions
Planned /
Completed
Actions Completed or Planned
Projected Benefit
Completed
Reviewed for Summer schedule
5% energy reduction
Planned
Review for Winter schedule
5% reduction
Planned
Replace T-12 lamps with T-8; Replace magnetic ballasts with electric
5% reduction
Planned (stimulus)
6 unit Upgrade from 9.6 and 10 SEER to 16; add units to energy
management system (expected life 15 yrs.) Lighting upgrade for Tennis
Office and Concession Stand
17% reduction
Environmental Exemptions
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Exemption Unit
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Scheduled based on game hours and practice
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PICKENS-SALLEY HOUSE ENERGY PLAN
The Pickens-Salley House (#912) is 4,465 sq. ft. It is a columned southern mansion moved to USCA in 1989. It is 2 stories and
contains the Chancellor’s office, administration offices, and conference rooms. The building envelope and condition are excellent.
Normal hours of operation are 6AM to 5PM.
Heating Cooling Service Units
Unit Description
Cool/heat
Available
4 Air Conditioning/natural gas Lennox units (18.5 tons, age 18 years)
Cool/Heat
24/7
Unit Management
Unit
Management Action
Energy
Savings
Thermostat
Summer setting 75 degrees - Winter setting 69degrees
Reduce KWH by
After hours setback 80 degrees Summer - 55 degrees Winter
8 – 10%
A/C-gas Units
Upgrade from 9.2 SEER to 16;
17% reduction
Temp sensors
Install/use DDC temperature sensors
All
Tier startup times and load shedding after 1PM to avoid peak usage charges
Cost avoidance
Carbon Footprint Reduction & Energy Conservation Actions
Planned /
Completed
Actions Completed or Planned
Projected Benefit
Completed
Reviewed for Summer schedule
5% energy reduction
Planned
Review for Winter schedule
5% reduction
Planned
Replace T-12 lamps with T-8; Replace magnetic ballasts with electric
5% reduction
Planned
Install/use programmable lighting sensors
Energy reduction
Planned (stimulus)
A/C - gas Units upgrade from 9.2 SEER to 16; expected life 15 yrs; add
to energy management system
17% reduction
Environmental Exemptions
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CHILD CARE BUILDING ENERGY PLAN
The Child Care Building (#911) is 4,596 sq. ft. and was opened in 1990 to serve campus and community child care needs. It is one
floor with an office, nursery, kitchen, and child development classrooms and play areas. The building envelope and condition are
excellent. Normal hours of operation are 7AM to 5PM.
Heating Cooling Service Units
Unit Description
Cool/heat
Available
4 Split System Carrier Air Conditioning Units (total 16 tons, 19 years age) SEER 9.2 ea.
yes
24/7
Unit Management
Unit
Management Action
Energy Savings
Thermostat
Summer setting 75 degrees - Winter setting 69degrees
Reduce KWH by
After hours setback 80 degrees Summer - 55 degrees Winter
8 – 10%
A/C Units
upgrade from 9.2 SEER to 16
17% reduction
A/C Units
Add DDC temperature sensors and controls
additional reduction
control
All
Tier startup times and load shedding after 1PM to avoid peak usage charges
Cost savings
Carbon footprint Reduction & Energy Conservation Actions
Planned /
Completed
Actions Completed or Planned
Projected Benefit
Completed
Reviewed for Summer schedule
5% energy reduction
Planned
Review for Winter schedule
5% reduction
Planned
Place infrared movement sensors in rooms and halls to control lights
5% reduction
Planned
Lighting Retrofit: replace T-12 lamps with T-8; replace magnetic
ballasts with electric
5% reduction
Planned (stimulus)
Upgrade A/C units from 9.2 SEER to 16 and add DDC temperature
sensors
17% energy
Environmental Exemptions
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Exemption Unit
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BUSINESS & EDUCATION BUILDING ENERGY PLAN
The B&E Building (#916) is 91,750 sq. ft. and was opened in 1994 to serve the campus as well as provide meeting rooms and
programs for the community. It is 3 stories with a first floor Wellness center spa, aerobic and workout center. The other floors contain
classrooms, meeting rooms, auditorium and third floor multi-function gym. The building envelope and condition are excellent. Normal
hours of operation are 6AM to 9PM; summer 6AM to 5 PM.
Heating Cooling Service Units
Unit Description
Cool/heat
Available
Chiller – 240 ton Screw Chill unit – chilled water
Cool
24/7
Air Handlers – 3 Variable Frequency Drive (1st, 2nd, fitness floor)
Yes
24/7
Air Handlers – 2 (gym, aerobic room) units
Yes
24/7
Boilers – hot water – fueled by natural gas
Heat
24/7
Unit Management
Unit
Management Action
Energy
Savings
Thermostat
Reduce KWH by
8 – 10%
All
Summer setting 75 degrees - Winter setting 69degrees
After hours setback 80 degrees Summer - 55 degrees Winter
Tier startup times and load shedding after 1PM to avoid peak usage charges
All
Controlled by energy management system
3% & Cost
savings
Reduce energy
usage by 5%
Carbon Footprint Reduction & Energy Conservation Actions
Planned /
Completed
Completed
Actions Completed or Planned
Projected
Benefit
Reviewed for Summer schedule
Reduce energy
use by 5%
Planned
20% Complete
Review for Winter schedule
Place infrared movement sensors in rooms and halls to control lights
5%
5%
Completed
Lighting Retro Fit
5% reduction
Completed
Meter the building to continuously monitor energy reduction
Goal validation
Environmental Exemptions
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Exemption
Summer
Winter
1
Conference center, gym and meeting rooms rented by community for
after hours classes or meetings
yes
yes
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HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES BLDG. ENERGY PLAN
The H&SS Building (#906) is 39,993 sq. ft. and was opened in 1997. The building includes a food service area, auditorium, offices and
classrooms; and is 2 floors. The building envelope and condition are excellent. Normal hours of operation are 6AM to 9PM; summer
6AM to 5 PM.
Heating Cooling Service Units
Unit Description
Cool/heat
Available
2 Chillers– chilled water
Cool
24/7
4 Air Handlers
Yes
24/7
6 Gas packs (AC units with natural gas heaters)
Yes
24/7
4 Mini-split AC units for computer rooms
Cool
24/7
Unit Management
Unit
Management Action
Energy
Savings
Thermostat
Summer setting 75 degrees - Winter setting 69degrees
Reduce KWH by
After hours setback 80 degrees Summer - 55 degrees Winter
8 – 10%
All
Tier startup times and load shedding after 1PM to avoid peak usage charges
All
Controlled by energy management system
3% & Cost
savings
Reduce energy
usage by 5%
Carbon Footprint Reduction & Energy Conservation Actions
Planned /
Completed
Actions Completed or Planned
Projected
Benefit
Completed
Reviewed for Summer schedule
Reduce energy
use by 5%
Planned
Review for Winter schedule
5%
Completed
HVAC upgrade 2004 (2 Chillers, 6 Gas Packs)
30%
20% Complete
Place infrared movement sensors in rooms and halls to control lights
5%
Lighting Retro Fit
Replace T-12 lamps with T-8; Replace magnetic ballasts with electric
5% reduction
Completed
Meter the building to continuously monitor energy reduction
Goal validation
Environmental Exemptions
#
Exemption
Summer
Winter
1
Conferences
yes
yes
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LIBRARY BUILDING ENERGY PLAN
The Library Building (#904) is 44,228 sq. ft. and was opened in 1975 with an addition in 1983 and renovation in 2006. The renovation
included 2 new chillers and boiler. It is 2 stories with an outside entrance basement storage area. In addition to book storage there are
offices, a coffee shop, and student study areas. The building envelope and condition are excellent. Normal hours of operation are 6AM
to 11PM; summer 6AM to 5 PM.
Heating Cooling Service Units
Unit Description
Cool/heat
Available
2 Chillers– chilled water
Cool
24/7
2 Air Handlers – Variable Frequency Drive
Yes
24/7
1 Boilers– hot water – natural gas
Heat
24/7
Unit Management
Unit
Management Action
Energy Savings
Thermostat
Summer setting 75 degrees - Winter setting 69degrees
Reduce KWH by
8 – 10%
After hours setback 80 degrees Summer - 55 degrees Winter
All
Tier startup times and load shedding after 1PM to avoid peak usage charges
3% & Cost savings
All
Controlled by energy management system
Reduce energy
usage by 5 to 15%
Carbon Footprint Reduction & Energy Conservation Actions
Planned /
Completed
Actions Completed or Planned
Projected
Benefit
Completed
Reviewed for Summer schedule
Reduce energy
use by 5%
Planned
Review for Winter schedule
5%
Completed
Building renovation (chillers, air handlers, boiler)
20%
Completed
Place infrared movement sensors in rooms and halls to control lights
5%
Completed
Replace T-12 lamps with T-8; Replace magnetic ballasts with electric
5%
Completed
Meter the building to continuously monitor energy reduction
Goal validation
Environmental Exemptions
#
Exemption
Summer
Winter
1
Conference center, gym and meeting rooms rented by community for
after hours classes or meetings
yes
yes
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NATATORIUM BUILDING ENERGY PLAN
The Natatorium (#905A) contains an Olympic size pool (45ft. by 75 ft) with a depth from 4ft. to 10.5ft. ,showers and locker rooms, and
was opened in 1997. The pool is used year round and was initially heated by a gas fired boiler Ray Pak. In 2004 a ‘public building
solar initiative’ was completed. Installed was a solar system to assist the gas boiler and provide a savings of 10,900 therms/year. The
gas line serving the Natatorium is independently metered. Normal hours of operation are from 7AM - 8:30PM Mon. – Fri. Weekends
Sat. 10AM – 2PM, Sun. 4PM – 6PM.
Heating Cooling Service Units
Unit Description
Cool/heat
Available
Gas fired Boiler (80% efficiency) Ray Pak Model P-0724
heat
24/7
Solar heating system: sixty 4’ x 12’ solar collectors on Natatorium roof
heat
24/7
Pumps and filtering system
NA
24/7
Unit Management
Unit
Management Action
Energy Savings
Thermostat
Temperature of pool set to 81 degrees
Reduce therms
After hours room setback 80 degrees
Exhaust heat
exchanger
Use energy recovery ventilators with energy wheels to increase heating energy
efficiency
Reduce energy
usage (therms)
Carbon Footprint Reduction & Energy Conservation Actions
Planned /
Completed
Completed
Actions Completed or Planned
Projected
Benefit
Reviewed for Summer schedule
Reduce energy
use by 5%
Planned
Completed
Planned
Planned
Planned
Review for Winter schedule
Solar assist system installation
Replace boiler with pool heater (98% efficient)
Change angle of solar collectors to extend use of solar heating
Pool Cover for after hours use
Planned
Energy heat exchanger to redistribute exhaust heat to improve heating
efficiency and significantly reduce therm usage
5%
30%
18%
10%
Significant
TBD
At least 10%
Environmental Exemptions
#
Exemption
Summer
Winter
1
Special events, swimming competition
yes
yes
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PENLAND BUILDING ENERGY PLAN
The Penland Administration Building (#903) is 58,150 sq. ft., was opened in 1972 and remodeled in 1991. It is 2 stories and contains
offices, business development center, classrooms, meeting rooms, laboratory, and auditorium. The building envelope and condition are
excellent. Normal hours of operation are 6AM to 5PM.
Heating Cooling Service Units
Unit Description
Cool/heat
Available
Chiller – 225 ton Chill unit – chilled water
Cool
24/7
4 Air Handlers
Yes
24/7
Electric heat strips
Heat
24/7
Unit Management
Unit
Management Action
Energy Savings
Thermostat
Summer setting 75 degrees - Winter setting 69degrees
After hours setback 80 degrees Summer - 55 degrees Winter
Reduce KWH by
8 – 10%
HVAC
Update and Install new cooling tower (plan out for bid)
5% reduction
All
Tier startup times and load shedding after 1PM to avoid peak usage charges
3% & Cost savings
All
Controlled by energy management system
Reduce energy usage
by 5%
Carbon Footprint Reduction & Energy Conservation Actions
Planned /
Completed
Actions Completed or Planned
Projected Benefit
Completed
Reviewed for Summer schedule
5% energy reduction
Planned
Review for Winter schedule
5% reduction
Complete
Place infrared movement sensors in rooms and halls to control lights
5% reduction
Complete
Replace T-12 lamps with T-8; Replace magnetic ballasts with electric
5% reduction
Planned
Meter the building to continuously monitor energy reduction
Goal validation
Planned
HVAC upgrade
20% reduction
Environmental Exemptions
#
Exemption Unit
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Summer
Winter
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2010
STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER BUILDING ENERGY PLAN
The Student Activities Center (#905) is 51,759 sq. ft. and was opened in 1976 with a complete renovation in 2008, 2009. The
renovation included a complete lighting retrofit, and 15 roof top A/C unit /gas packs and 2 heat pumps. The renovation added: a student
health center, conference rooms, food service/eating area, lounge area, book store, modernized gym, and mezzanine floor. The
building envelope and condition are excellent. Normal hours of operation are 6AM to10PM; summer 6AM to 5PM.
Heating Cooling Service Units
Unit Description
Cool/heat
Available
15 A/C – Gas Pack Units
Yes
24/7
2 Heat Pumps
Yes
24/7
Unit Management
Unit
Management Action
Energy Savings
Thermostat
Summer setting 75 degrees - Winter setting 69degrees
Reduce KWH by
8 – 10%
After hours setback 80 degrees Summer - 55 degrees Winter
All
Tier startup times and load shedding after 1PM to avoid peak usage charges
3% & Cost savings
All
Controlled by energy management system
Reduce energy
usage by 5 to 15%
Carbon Footprint Reduction & Energy Conservation Actions
Planned /
Completed
Actions Completed or Planned
Projected
Benefit
Completed
Reviewed for Summer schedule
Reduce energy
use by 5%
Planned
Review for Winter schedule
5%
Completed
Building renovation 2008 – 2009
15%
Completed
Meter the building to continuously monitor energy reduction
Goal validation
Environmental Exemptions
#
Exemption
Summer
Winter
1
Gym and meeting rooms available for after hours student activities
yes
yes
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