Approved
by the
Ithaca College
Board of Trustees
October 2009
Climate Action Plan
Former President Peggy Williams signed the American College and
University Presidents Climate Commitment on May 29, 2007.
We commit our institutions to taking the following steps in pursuit of
climate neutrality:
1. Initiate the development of a comprehensive plan to achieve climate
neutrality as soon as possible.
a. Within two months of signing this document, create institutional
structures to guide the development and implementation of the plan.
(Presidents Climate Commitment task team formed)
b. Within one year of signing this document, complete a comprehensive
inventory of all greenhouse gas emissions (including emissions from
electricity, heating, commuting, and air travel) and update the
inventory every other year thereafter.
(GHGE inventory already completed for calendar years 2000 – 2007)
32,629 net
Over four successive Spring independent student projects,
students conducted the College’s comprehensive greenhouse
gas emissions inventories for the calendar years 2000-2008.
32,691 net
7,589
11,068
Scope 1
14,034
Scope 2
Scope 3
2007 GHG Emissions
in metric tonnes CO2e
Base Portfolio
32,629
metric tons of CO2 equivalents
(2007 GHGE)
32,629
metric tons of32,629
CO equivalents
MTCDE2
(2007 GHGE)
Scope 3
Scope 1
26%
24%
32,629
MTCDE
Scope 2
50%
Scope 3
Scope 1
26%
24%
32,629
MTCDE
Scope 2
50%
Scope 1
Direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources
that the institution owns or controls:
- natural gas (space- and domestic-water heating)
- fuel for College fleet vehicles
- chemicals (refrigerants, fertilizers)
24%
Scope 3
Scope 1
26%
24%
32,629
MTCDE
Scope 2
50%
Scope 2
Indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the
generation of purchased electricity
consumed by equipment or operations
owned or controlled by the institution
50%
Scope 3
Scope 1
26%
24%
32,629
MTCDE
Scope 2
50%
Scope 3
Indirect greenhouse gas emissions from all
other sources that occur as a consequence
of the institution’s activities that are not
owned or operated by the institution:
- student and staff commuting
- business travel
- solid waste generation
26%
Scope 1
Direct GHG emissions from sources the institution
owns or controls.
- natural gas (space- and domestic-water heating)
- fuel for fleet vehicles
- chemicals (refrigerants, fertilizers)
74%
Scope 2
Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of
purchased electricity consumed by equipment or
operations owned or controlled by the institution.
Scope 3
Indirect GHG emissions from all other sources
that occur as a consequence of the institution’s activities but
are not owned or operated by the institution.
- commuting by faculty and staff and non-resident students
- air travel for school business)
- solid waste
26%
Scope 3
Scope 1
26%
24%
32,629
MTCDE
Scope 2
50%
Fleet
2%
Commuting
employees
15%
Facilities: Natural
Gas
21%
Commuting
students
2%
Business Travel
7%
Solid waste
2%
Scop
e3
26%
Scop
e1
24%
Scop
e 2…
Facilities:
Electricity
50%
Agriculture/
chemicals
1%
35,000
Metric Tonnes CO2e
34,000
33,000
32,000
Gross emissions
(Scopes 1 + 2 + 3)
31,000
Net emissions
30,000
29,000
1
2 2001
3
4 2002
5
6 2003
7
8 2004
9
10 2005
11 12 2006
13 14 2007
15
2000
Ithaca College Greenhouse Gas Emissions History
c. Within two years of signing this document, develop an institutional action
plan for becoming climate neutral, which will include:
i. A target date for achieving climate neutrality as soon as possible.
ii. Interim targets for goals and actions that will lead to climate neutrality.
iii. Actions to make climate neutrality and sustainability a part of the
curriculum and other educational experience for all students.
iv. Actions to expand research or other efforts necessary to achieve climate
neutrality.
v. Mechanisms for tracking progress on goals and actions.
Climate Action Plan Due:
September 15, 2009
Climate Target and Timeline:
100% by 2050
minimum 2.5% per year reduction
Initiate two or more of the following tangible
actions to reduce greenhouse gases while the
more comprehensive plan is being developed.
a. Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at
least the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Silver standard or
equivalent. (approved)
b. b. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring
purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which
such ratings exist. (approved)
c. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by
air travel paid for by our institution. (still pending)
d. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all
faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution. (College supports
100% of bus fare cost for employees; 30% for students)
e. Within one year of signing this document,
begin purchasing or producing at least 15%
of our institution’s electricity consumption
from renewable sources. (we are purchasing
50% RECs for LEED Platinum buildings (Park Center and PRWC) and 70%
for the A&E Center, but this does not meet 15% of institution’s demand).
f. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability
shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is
invested. (will not be considered)
g. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national
RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to
reduce waste. (we participate annually in RecycleMania)
3. Make the action plan, inventory, and periodic progress reports publicly
available by providing them to the Association for the Advancement of
Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) for posting and
dissemination. (1st and 2nd year reports and all GHGE inventories posted)
Base Case
“Business as Usual”
“Virtually all of our directly-financed activities resulting in GHG emissions will
likely be covered either directly or indirectly under the legislation.
Accordingly, Ithaca College will bear the cost of compliance either directly or
in the form of higher costs from its energy and transportation supply chains.”
Ithaca College would still be subject to the financial risk of increased energy costs
in the future, whether driven by market forces or regulatory requirements.
Even if we take no action and continue to operate in a “Business As Usual” mode,
the best estimate is that Ithaca College may be subject to future regulatory costs
with a present value of $25,000,000.
Reference Case
Carbon offsets enable individuals and businesses to
reduce the CO2 emissions for which they are responsible
by offsetting, reducing or displacing CO2 emissions
in another place.
• carbon offsets can come from all different kinds of
projects – including renewable energy generation
• offsets are measured in metric tons of C02 equivalents
• primarily concerned with preventing emissions
• offsets are oriented in the present – dealing with
preventing greenhouse gasses right now
• carbon offsets are exact and verified – a buyer has a
degree of certainty that the exact amount of carbon
s/he has paid for is actually prevented or captured
Examples of carbon offset projects:
• reforestation projects
• energy efficiency projects
• renewable energy projects
• methane digestion projects
Offset market is highly variable – costs for carbon offsets range
between $5.00 - $35.00 per metric ton of CO2 equivalent (MTCOE),
depending on the project and the provider
Finger Lakes Climate Fund - ~$20 per MTCOE for local
energy efficiency projects in low income homes in this region
• Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are measured in
kilowatt hours, the standard electricity measurement
• RECs are primarily concerned with promoting the
generation of clean energy
• RECs only come from renewable energy projects (solar,
wind, geothermal, biofuels, etc.)
• RECs are forward looking – focused on incenting the
creation of renewable energy projects
• RECs are less exact, but are recommended to offset
electricity use, because you can offset the exact number
of kwh of electricity you use or project that you will use
Ithaca College already purchases some RECs:
50% of the projected energy use of the Park Center
for Business and Sustainable Enterprise
50% of the projected energy use of the Peggy R.
Williams Center
70% of the projected energy use of the Athletics and
Events Center
To purchase 100% RECs for just these three buildings
would cost about $10,000 per year.
Note that the market price of RECs is highly variable.
60,000
Grid Footprint Change
Scope 1: Metering and Energy
Management
Scope 1: Behavior
Reference Case
Scope 1: Space Management
50,000
40,000
GHG Emissions (MTCO2e)
Scope 1: Mechanical Systems
Upgrade
Scope 1: Geoexchange
Indirect emission
reductions through
purchased electricity.
This assumes the grid
will be subject to GHG
regulation.
Scope 1
Scope 1: Boiler Upgrades
Scope 1: Central Utility Plant
Scope 1: Central Utility Plant
plus EGS
Scope 1: Solar Domestic Hot
Water
Scope 1: Campus Fleet - Fuel
Efficiency
Scope 1: Campus Fleet Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Scope 2: Metering and Energy
Management
Scope 2: Behavior
30,000
Scope 2
20,000
PV of Offset Cost: $15.6 MM
Scope 2: Appliance Efficiency
Standards
Scope 2: Space Management
Scope 2: Mechanical Systems
Upgrade
Scope 2: Geoexchange
10,000
Scope 3 - Commuting
Scope 2: Boiler Upgrades
Scope 2: Lighting Upgrades
Scope 3 - Other (Air Travel, etc.)
Scope 2: Central Utility Plant
0
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
Scope 2: Central Utility Plant
plus EGS
Climate Neutrality = “having no net GHG emissions, to be achieved by minimizing
GHG emissions as much as possible and using carbon offsets or other measures to
mitigate the remaining emissions.”
Reference Cost = using financial instruments only (no direct actions to reduce
emissions) to achieve our 2050 neutrality goal.
Present value of Reference cost is estimated to be $15,600,000.
Lighting Upgrades
… includes lamp, luminaire and control improvements to existing artificial lighting systems.
Based on field findings during retro-commissioning work, specific retrofits will be packaged to
yield a blended payback of 7 years. There will likely be additional modest CO2e reductions due to
reduced cooling loads.
Costs: initial investments to reduce lighting EUI to 1.0 watt/sf from 2.0 watt/sf will yield a 5-year
payback. Secondary investments to get lighting EUI to 0.5 watt/sf will yield a 10-year payback.
Thus, average payback will be 7 years.
Benefits:
(1) lighting accounts for 20% of electrical consumption campus-wide
(chose low end of 20-30% range);
(2) "actual" energy-use intensity (EUI) for lighting is 2.0 watt/sf;
(3) after 40 years, target EUI for lighting is 0.5 watts per square foot of building space.
Environment (+) avoids unnecessary waste
Economy (+) low-cost & quick payback
Social (-) need to proactively address safety & security issues
Institution (+) visible evidence of institutional stewardship
Life Cycle NPV
($MM; 5% discount rate)
Through 2050
Action
Facilities
Appliance Efficiency Standards
Lighting Upgrades
Metering and Energy Management
Space Management
Behavior
Mechanical Systems Upgrade
Boiler Upgrades
Geoexchange
Wind
Solar Domestic Hot Water
Central Utility Plant plus EGS
Central Utility Plant
Transportation
Air Travel
Campus Fleet - Fuel Efficiency
Campus Fleet - Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Commuter Travel (Moderate)
Commuter Travel (Reach)
Capital Costs
Contribution
Net Benefit (Savings Toward Neutrality in
Cost)
2050 (MTCDE)
$0.0
($2.1)
($0.0)
$0.0
($0.0)
($3.3)
($3.7)
($5.7)
($6.0)
($1.5)
($12.6)
($17.0)
$1.33
$5.02
$6.92
$0.98
$2.93
$7.55
$6.83
$10.94
$1.32
$0.76
$1.49
($7.44)
62
367
547
137
460
2,041
1,735
4,214
457
600
7,000
1,735
$0.0
($0.2)
($0.1)
($0.1)
($0.1)
$1.55
$0.67
$0.02
($1.28)
($2.88)
273
211
310
360
664
reduction target
Action
begins in
Gas
Elec
GHG
Behavior Change Programs
2010
3%
4%
3%
… to promote energy-conserving behaviors by faculty, staff & students, complementing transport
actions (p. 19)
Meter & Retro-Commission
2010
2%
12%
7%
… finish installing meters, then have the energy manager monitor & dispatch staff to assure systems
are operating properly (p. 18)
Space Management
2011
1%
1%
1%
… more-effectively using existing spaces, and shutting down or turning-back spaces that are not
needed (p. 18)
Controls Upgrades
2010
20%
20%
14%
… will allow us to better monitor system performance and balance systems to space management
needs (p. 19)
Envelope Upgrades
2016
3%
0%
2%
… to reduce heat gains/losses & infiltration, and improve thermal comfort for occupants.
Major Plant Upgrades
2013+
40%
10%
14%
… either replace distributed existing boilers/chillers or use regional/central plants & improved
distribution piping (p. 19)
Solar Domestic Hot Water
2016
5%
3%
… will focus on residential and dining halls, where hot water consumption is greatest (p. 21)
Appliance Efficiency Standards
2011
3%
2%
… will improve the efficiency of plug loads, and eventually be required for personal appliances as
well (p. 17)
Lighting Upgrades
2011
15%
8%
… to improve efficiency, control and have more uniform equipment specifications (p. 17)
employee
commuting
natural
gas
travel
electricity
behavior– 3%; 1%
space mgmt– 1%; 0%
energy mgmt/RCx– 2%; 0%
controls upgrade– 20%; 4%
employee
commuting
natural
gas
travel
behavior– 5%; 0%
behavior – 4%; 2%
space management – 1%; 0.25%
reuse/recycle– 30%; 1%
energy management/RCx– 12%; 6%
electricity
Years 1-5
controls upgrade – 20%; 10%
appliance efficiency standards – 3%; 2%
First Five Years (2010-2015)
complete the metering of all campus buildings & major energy-using systems
upgrade controls for lighting and HVAC systems
expand the data inventory of our energy-using systems
retain an energy manager
retro-commission all existing facilities
develop performance-driven facility design guidelines
feasibility of central plant option
develop energy- and space-use intensity guidelines for construction/renovations
develop building envelope renovation guidelines
standardize energy-using systems and equipment
develop program and policy changes that support emissions-reducing behaviors
demonstration installation of solar domestic water heating
investigate third-party financing of renewable energy technologies (PV/wind)
hire a transportation coordinator to establish commuter reduction goals
What have we accomplished so far?
• Retained an Energy Manager – Michelle Jones hired summer 2010
Renegotiated energy contracts, saving thousands of dollars
Initiated 10% Energy Campaign to reduce building energy
consumption campus-wide an average of 10%
• Continue upgrading HVAC and lighting with energy-efficient technologies
Re-lamping projects, many with LED technology
Comprehensive dining energy and water conservation project
Variable-speed drives on HVAC system motors
Install controls on energy systems and implement set-backs
• Contracted with Clough-Harbor Associates (CHA) to conduct energy
audit and retro-commissioning study of all campus buildings
CHA will upgrade and complete energy sub-meter installations
CHA will also study the feasibility of a central utility plant or
regional plants that might eventually be fueled with biofuels
What have we accomplished so far?
• Updated the Comprehensive Environmental Policy:
Departments shall specify and purchase Energy Star –certified
energy-efficient products, where applicable
All new facilities and major renovations shall incorporate
sustainable practices to the degree feasible and shall strive,
at a minimum, to meet the equivalent of a LEED Silver rating in
their design. Project management teams are encouraged to meet
higher LEED rating levels whenever possible
• Expanded College support for alternative transportation for commuting
Extended free TCAT usage to part-time staff, Sodexo employees,
and to Challenge consumers working on our campus
Provide free bus passes to commuters served by Tioga Transit and
Chemung Transit systems
Underwrite Ithaca Carshare ridership costs for students and staff
Underwrite participation in VPSI van pool program
Collaborated in the development of Zimride Tompkins,
community-wide rideshare system (currently NYSERDA funded)
What have we accomplished so far?
• Instituted energy- and water-conserving practices campus-wide
All ITS computers/printers on the technology renewal program meet
EPEAT and Energy Star standards
Facilities grounds has adopted alternative landscape practices in
some areas, reducing need for mowing and irrigation
Conducted awareness-raising campaigns to solicit adoption of
resource-conserving behavior changes
• Implementing plans to make the campus fleet more fuel-efficient
“Right-sizing” campus vehicle fleet
smaller, more fuel-efficient replacement vehicles purchased
reducing the need for fleet vehicles through consolidation of
services and deliveries
specifying “best in class” fuel-efficient vehicles for replacements
specifying hybrid technology vehicles where appropriate
What difference can members of the campus community make?
Saving one kWh of electricity = 0.86 pounds of CO2
Not combusting one therm of natural gas = 13.45 pounds of CO2
Conserving one gallon of gasoline = 19.6 pounds of CO2
Conserving one gallon of diesel fuel = 22.4 pounds of CO2
Composting one ton of food waste = 2 TONS of CO2
Recycling one ton of paper = 1 TON of CO2
Traveling one fewer commercial air passenger mile = 0.82 pounds of CO2
Using one less gallon of hot water = 0.18 pounds of CO2
Making resource conserving choices can have a profound impact!
First Five Years (2010-2015)
complete the metering of all campus buildings & major energy-using systems IN PROGRESS
upgrade controls for lighting and HVAC systems IN PROGRESS
expand the data inventory of our energy-using systems IN PROGRESS
retain an energy manager DONE
retro-commission all existing facilities IN PROGRESS
develop performance-driven facility design guidelines PENDING ACTION
feasibility of central plant option STUDY IN PROGRESS
develop energy- and space-use intensity guidelines for construction/renovations PENDING
develop building envelope renovation guidelines
PENDING ACTION
standardize energy-using systems and equipment PENDING ACTION
develop program and policy changes to support emissions-reducing behaviors IN PROGRESS
demonstration installation of solar domestic water heating PENDING ACTION
investigate third-party financing of renewable energy technologies (PV/wind) PENDING
hire a transportation coordinator to establish commuter reduction goals PENDING ACTION
Some “success stories”
Dining energy conservation project
Campus Center Kitchen
1/1/2011 – 12/31/2011: 9,258 therms of natural gas
1/1/2010 – 12/31/2010: 11,760 therms of natural gas
Difference in natural gas use from 2010 to 2011: 21.28% reduction
Facilities maintenance equipment upgrades and replacements
Phillips Hall Motors (variable speed drives installed on motors)
2/1/2011 – 12/31/2011: 1,716,779 kWh
2/1/2010 – 12/31/2010: 1,865,037 kWh
Difference in electricity use from 2010 to 2011: 7.95% reduction
Gannett Center (re-lamping project)
8/31/2007 – 7/31/2008:1,066,589 kWh
8/31/2005 – 7/31/2006: 1,843,319 kWh
Difference in electricity use from 2006 to 2008: 72.82% reduction
Science Building (re-lamping, VSDs and laboratory hood system)
1/1/2011 – 12/31/2011: 2,493,385 kWh
1/1/2006 – 12/31/2006: 2,919,285 kWh
1/1/2011 – 12/31/2011: 158,385 therms
1/1/2006 – 12/31/2006: 205,726 therms
14.59% reduction
23.01% reduction
What is “in the works”…
Continue dining energy conservation project
replace equipment with energy-efficient models
continue to train employees to implement energy-conserving practices
institute comprehensive preventive maintenance program
develop “business case” scenarios for major building system upgrades
Continue facilities maintenance equipment upgrades and replacements
replace equipment with energy-efficient models
institute comprehensive preventive maintenance program
Approved capital projects
Whalen Center chiller replacement
Campus Center boiler replacement
Towers boiler replacement
Emerson Hall window replacement
Roof replacement on Center for Natural Sciences
Set-aside funding for energy conservation projects
Hill Center project (new windows, insulation)
60,000
Grid Footprint Change
Base Portfolio Wedge Chart
Scope 1: Metering and Energy
Management
Scope 1: Behavior
Scope 1: Space Management
50,000
Scope 1: Mechanical Systems Upgrade
Scope 1: Campus Fleet - Fuel Efficiency
Scope 1: Campus Fleet - Alternative
Fuel Vehicles
Scope 2: Metering and Energy
Management
Scope 2: Behavior
GHG Emissions (MTCO2e)
40,000
Scope 1
Scope 2: Appliance Efficiency Standards
Scope 2: Space Management
30,000
Scope 2: Mechanical Systems Upgrade
Scope 2: Lighting Upgrades
Scope 2
20,000
Scope 2: Campus Fleet - Alternative
Fuel Vehicles
Scope 3: Commuter Travel (Reach)
PV of Offset Cost: $11.7 MM
Scope 3: Air Travel
Offsets Required for Neutrality
Remaining Scope 1
10,000
Remaining Scope 2
Scope 3 - Commuting
Remaining Scope 3 - Commuting
Scope 3 - Other (Air Travel, etc.)
0
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
Remaining Scope 3 - Other (Air Travel,
etc.)
Business As Usual (No Grid Footprint
Change)
Neutrality by 2050
60,000
Finishing
Portfolio
Finishing Portfolio
with CUP Wedge Chart
Central Utility Plant
Grid Footprint Change
Base Portfolio
50,000
Scope 1: Solar Domestic Hot
Water
Scope 2: Wind
Central Utility Plant
GHG Emissions (MTCO2e)
40,000
Scope 1
Offsets Required for
Neutrality
Remaining Scope 1
Remaining Scope 2
30,000
Remaining Scope 3 Commuting
Remaining Scope 3 - Other
(Air Travel, etc.)
Business As Usual (No Grid
Footprint Change)
Neutrality by 2050
Scope 2
20,000
PV of Offset Cost: $9.4 MM
10,000
Scope 3 - Commuting
Scope 3 - Other (Air Travel, etc.)
0
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
better mpg– 25%; 1%
behavior– 3%; 1%
space mgmt– 1%; 0%
energy mgmt/RCx– 2%; 0%
controls upgrade– 20%; 4%
fuel switch– 25%; 1%
env systems upgrades– 8%; 2%
GeoExchange – 40%; 9%
behavior– 15%; 2%
behavior– 20%; 0%
employee
commuting
natural
gas
travel
behavior– 5%; 0%
behavior – 4%; 2%
space management – 1%; 0.25%
reuse/recycle– 30%; 1%
energy management/RCx– 12%; 6%
electricity
Years 1-5
controls upgrade – 20%; 10%
Years 6-15
appliance efficiency standards – 3%; 2%
GeoExchange – 10%; 5%
lighting upgrade – 15%; 8%
Next Ten Years (2016-2025)
replace aging HVAC plant in buildings
install solar domestic water-heating systems for residential and dining facilities
install up to two commercial-scale wind turbines on campus
assure that best practices in energy efficiency are followed
procure alternative-fuel vehicles and develop supportive infrastructure
better mpg– 25%; 1%
behavior– 3%; 1%
space mgmt– 1%; 0%
energy mgmt/RCx– 2%; 0%
controls upgrade– 20%; 4%
fuel switch– 25%; 1%
env systems upgrades– 8%; 2%
GeoExchange – 40%; 9%
behavior– 15%; 2%
behavior– 20%; 0%
solar DHW – 6%; 1%
employee
commuting
natural
natural
gas
gas
travel
behavior– 5%; 0%
behavior – 4%; 2%
space management – 1%; 0.25%
reuse/recycle– 30%; 1%
energy management/RCx– 12%; 6%
utility footprint– 35%; 18%
electricity
electricity
Years 1-5
controls upgrade – 20%; 10%
Years 6-15
appliance efficiency standards – 3%; 2%
Years 16+
GeoExchange – 10%; 5%
lighting upgrade – 15%; 8%
Final Twenty-Five Years (2026-2050)
install photovoltaic systems
assure that best practices in energy efficiency are followed
procure alternative-fuel vehicles and develop supportive infrastructure
???
$800
Action Abatement Curve
Levelelized Cost (Savings) per MTCDE Abated (2009$)
$600
Scale:
$400
= 1,000 MTCDE
$200
AB
$0
M
E F
N
C D
G
H
I
J
K L
($200)
A: Air Travel
B: Appliance Efficiency Standards
C: Lighting Upgrades
D: Metering and Energy Management
E: Space Management
F: Campus Fleet - Fuel Efficiency
G: Behavior
H: Mechanical Systems Upgrade
I: Boiler Upgrades
J: Geoexchange
K: Wind
L: Solar Domestic Hot Water
M: Campus Fleet - Alternative Fuel Vehicles
N: Central Utility Plant plus EGS
O: Central Utility Plant
P: Commuter Travel (Moderate)
Q: Commuter Travel (Reach)
($400)
($600)
($800)
($1,000)
O
Relative Contribution Toward Neutrality in 2050 (MTCDE)
Adjusted Levelized Cost (Savings) per MTCDE Avoided
P Q
35,000
Metric Tonnes CO2e
34,000
33,000
32,000
Gross emissions
(Scopes 1 + 2 + 3)
31,000
Net emissions
30,000
29,000
1
2 2001
3
4 2002
5
6 2003
7
8 2004
9
10 2005
11 12 2006
13 14 2007
15
2000
Ithaca College Greenhouse Gas Emissions History
Gross greenhouse gas emissions by source
40000
35000
30000
Solid Waste
Air Travel
25000
Commuting
Purchased Electricity
20000
Fugitive Emissions
Mobile Combustion
15000
Stationary Combustion
10000
5000
0
2007
2008
2009
2010
Early projections for 2011 for purchased electricity and stationary combustion
(natural gas) are for these emissions to greatly increase due to A&E.
• Increase financial investment in energy efficiency and energy conservation
measures in campus buildings
 prioritize items on the Sightlines deferred maintenance list that have
energy- or water-saving potential
 add controls on existing systems (occupancy sensors, etc.)
 be prepared to implement recommendations of the CHA
retro-commissioning/ energy audit study
 increase attention to water-conserving technologies
 prioritize replacement of old windows and doors and improve
insulation of existing buildings
• Increase our purchase of Renewable Energy Credits
70% for A&E Center
50% for Peggy R. Williams Center
50% for Park Center for Business and Sustainable Enterprise
• Purchase “green power” through our purchased electricity contract
• Invest in the development of the Black Oak Wind Farm in Enfield and
make a firm, long-term commitment to purchase wind power
• Consider purchasing “carbon offsets” for stationary combustion (heating)
• Develop a central utility plant that could use biofuels for heating
• Create internal workplace policies to discourage needless energy
consumption with consequences for non-compliance
• Increase support for student TCAT passes
• Implement a policy to allow voluntary purchase of “carbon
offsets” for institutional air travel and commuting
• Implement a policy to allow voluntary purchase of “carbon
offsets” for student air travel and commuting
• Implement a MANDATORY policy to purchase “carbon offsets”
for institutional air travel
• Institute parking fees for faculty/staff to encourage use of
alternative transportation programs already offered
• Conduct a comprehensive landscape study of the campus, to identify
opportunities to further reduce the need for regular mowing, irrigation,
maintenance, fertilization, herbicides and pesticides application
through development of alternative planting areas