2008 UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference CAL POLY, San Luis Obispo August 1, 2008 CLIMATE SOLUTIONS for UNIVERSITIES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES Local Impact, National Influence, Global Reach

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2 2 A Leader in Climate Solutions UC San Diego and its Scripps Institution of Oceanography has long been internationally recognized for pioneering research in global climate change. We feel it is imperative to have commensurate leadership in the sustainability of UC San Diego’s operations. As a living laboratory for climate solutions, UC San Diego will be an early adopter for real-world tools and leading-edge technologies for California and global marketplace.

John DilliottEnergy & Utilities Manager Arthur EllisVice Chancellor of Research Erika KociolekUndergraduate Student / Green Campus Intern Tony HaymetVice Chancellor of Marine Sciences, Director of S.I.O. Paul LindenDirector, Environment & Sustainability Initiative Mike PritchardGraduate Student SIO Climate Science Program Gary Matthews Vice Chancellor of Resource Management & Planning Steve RelyeaVice Chancellor of Business Affairs Lisa ShafferExecutive Director, Environment & Sustainability Initiative Jim SheaDirector, Constituent Relations Frieder Seible Dean, Jacobs School of Engineering Margaret SouderSustainability Coordinator Stacey SpectorAssociate Vice Chancellor, University Communications Bob SullivanDean, Rady School of Business Russell ThackstonInterim Asst. Vice Chancellor Auxiliary & Plant Services Byron WashomPro Bono Parent from Sixth College Dave WeilAssistant Director, Building Commissioning/Sustainability Gabriele WienhausenAssociate Dean, Biological Sciences Climate Solutions Work-Group

Campus Quick Facts Electricity Peak demands (MW) City of San Diego UC San Diego Qualcomm SDSU With a daily population of over 45,000, UC San Diego is the size and complexity of a small city. As a research and medical institution, we have a higher consumption of energy than comparable communities.

Campus Quick Facts Square Feet of Facility Space (in millions) City of San Diego UC San Diego SDSU Qualcomm million sq. ft. of facility space, if we were a landlord, we would be one of the largest in San Diego Included in the daily population of 45,000, we have over 8,000 student residents living on campus

Campus Quick Facts Carbon Footprint metric tons/yr CO2 (in thousands) City of San Diego UC San Diego Qualcomm SDSU UC San Diego produces 197,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year UC San Diego is a charter member of, and first university in the California Climate Action Registry ….and one of 7 university members of the Chicago Climate Exchange

Campus Quick Facts ENERGY (GWhr) PER YEAR Generation  Consumption  Renewable Generation We self-generate 80% of our electricity demand using efficient CNG fueled cogeneration. Even though UC San Diego generates the majority of its own electricity, we remain one of the top 5 customers of SDG&E City of SD UC San Diego Qualcomm SDSU 

Campus Quick Facts City of SD UC San Diego Qualcomm SDSU 0 3 Annual Natural Gas Consumption (Million MMBtu) UC San Diego uses natural gas to fuel its power plant. In order to reduce our dependence on natural gas, we are in the process of securing diverse sources of renewable energy

Leadership is Best Exhibited In Times of Greatest Challenge Our Challenges Energy Intensive Future Energy Costs and Emissions Regulations may Inhibit UCSD’S Growth Campus Growth Unfunded Mandates  Energy Intensive Research University  $1B of new buildings every 5 years  Reduced State Operating Budget  Restrictions from State and University State Budget 

Photovoltaic THINK SOLAR ENERGY Infrastructure & Procurement Student Involvement E6E1E7E4 E9 Recycling & Conservation E5 E10 Goals & Metrics E11 Financing & Partnerships E12 12 Key Elements of Strategy Methane & Fuel Cells E7 Water Resources E8 Wind Energy E9 Transportation E2 Facilities & Operations E3 Building Design

Energy Efficiency Continue to be a Leader in Resource Conservation and Energy Efficiency Award winning program: 6 Best Practice Awards 3 Excellence in Energy Efficiency Awards 2 Energy Education & Leadership Awards Completed $60M in energy retrofits reducing energy use by 20% or 50M kWh/yr, saving UCSD $12M annually. E1 Facility Operations Even with increased energy intensive activities and growth, facility retrofits have decreased energy consumption per sq. ft. 300, , , , , , BTU/SF

Energy Efficiency Continue to be a Leader in Resource Conservation and Energy Efficiency E1 Facility Operations: Demand Response Capacity Bidding Program First University Member of Green Grid Collaborative Immediate shutdowns and setbacks - 40% Reduction - Wild Fire Response Capacity Bidding Program: Contracted with Enernoc Day-Of Program Central Plant Activity: Shut down electric chilling Increase generation if available

Energy Efficiency E1 Facility Operations: Firestorm Response UCSD Switches from Net Importer to Net Exporter Within Minutes 12:00 pm - SDG&E calls for assistance, UCSD initiates Demand Response 2:00 pm - SDG&E Loses South Bay Unit 4, Peaker Plants not performing 2:30 pm - SDG&E Loses San Onofre link

Energy Efficiency Transportation Maximize Use of Alternative Fuels & Transportation Replace UCSD vehicle fleet with hybrid, bio-diesel, and electric vehicles E2 4,600 UCSD Shuttle passengers daily A possible future: The General Atomics maglev concept 51% of commuters use alternative transportation to get to campus

12 Building Design Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is the nationally recognized green building rating system At a Minimum, Design all Future Campus Buildings to LEED Silver or Gold Standards [Rady or Liechtag] Due to higher capital cost of meeting these standards, the campus will look for donor support to augment building budgets. E3 All UCSD design and project managers have now received LEED training. UCSD will exceed UC LEED by achieving a Silver-equivalent rating on all new buildings.

Create a State-of- the-Art Energy Infrastructure 2008 Expand cogeneration capacity by 50% (15 MW) will yield $2.4M annually in savings and reduce emissions. E4 Implementing Efficient Infrastructure $2M state grant will continue energy efficiency retrofits with a goal of 1 million sq ft of facilities by Deployment of green cyber-infrastructure will consolidate computer servers in energy-efficient mobile facilities. UCSD is increasing computing capacity and efficiency with server consolidation and maximum use of “Super Computing” capability Computing Capacity = High-Tech growth

17 Demonstrate Best Practices in Recycling By 2020, UCSD’s goal is to be a zero-waste campus. Will complete conversion to compostable utensils in restaurants by 2009 Extensive Fleet Service recycling & conservation program…recycle tires, filters, antifreeze, batteries / use retreads, synthetic oils, transmission fluid UC San Diego recycles over 2,000 tons annually. E5 Conservation & Recycling

Renewable Solar Energy Become one of the Leading Universities in the World for Photovoltaic Energy (PV) We have secured CSI incentives to develop 1MW of PV energy E6 2006: PV Installation at School of Engineering 2007: PV Installation at Rady School Mar 2008: Signed agreements with local PV Energy Provider June 2008: Start PV installation Dec 2008: 1 MW in production using latest, hi- efficiency (16%+) PV modules Identified sites for another 1MW of PV

Fuel Cell Energy Become Leading University Site in the World for Ultra Clean Fuel Cells E7 Campus plans to install 2.4 megawatts of methane powered Fuel Cells. Methane transported to campus provides an economic, renewable energy resource with a net CO2 reduction.

Water Resources E8 UC San Diego is helping California solve the water dilemma Scripps researchers predict that Lake Mead could be dry by 2021 Water use is reduced by: Reclaimed water for irrigation Planting natural vegetation Wx monitoring/soil moisture controlled watering Low flow fixtures Condenser water capture UC San Diego Reclaimed Water System Lake Mead

Using Sea Water Become a Global Demonstration Project for Sea Water Cooling E8 18 Seawater Cooling could save $4M/yr in energy and 100M gallons of water per year.

Renewable Wind Energy Become a Pioneer in the Utilization of Off-Peak Wind Energy Throttle Down Power Plant Off-Peak Wind Generation E9 20

Biofuels: A New Approach Micro-algae High density No food competition Saltwater / wastewater Miscanthus Perennial grass Fast growing Low inputs Advanced Biofuel Feedstocks Program: grasses and algae

Research and Student Involvement 21 Create Leading Sustainability Program with Focus on Student and Community Involvement Involve students in photovoltaics, weather station network, biofuels Provide incentives for multidisciplinary student collaboration E10

Partnerships A Focused Approach to Sustainability Financing & Partnerships  Maximizes existing subsidies  Minimizes capital outlays  Reduces exposure to future fossil-fuel price escalation  Re-vectors the carbon intensity of inherently energy-intensive research and medical institutions UC San Diego has developed a leveraged financing plan with the private sector that attempts to achieve all of the goals and objectives at or below prevailing energy market prices E12

Next Steps 2008 Thus far, we have harvested the low- hanging fruit represented by available incentives We need to plan a 1:4 leveraging requirement to remain ahead of the “Green Tsunami.”  We are not constrained by opportunity, capability, or our demand. 24

Thank You UC San Diego has a goal of becoming a global model of sustainability for universities and communities alike.

QUESTIONS? This concludes the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Program. UCSD Points of contact: Russ Thackston ( Interim Vice Chancellor Auxiliary & Plant Services John Dilliott ( Campus Energy Manager Maggie Souder ( Campus Sustainability Manager Dave Weil ( Asst. Director Facilities Management