Aquarium & Zoo Facilities Association 2015 Conference Chicago, IL

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Aquarium & Zoo Facilities Association 2015 Conference Chicago, IL October 13, 2015 Thomas G. Sonnleitner Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh University goal: Increase the use of energy from renewable sources.

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Background 3rd largest University of Wisconsin university Founded in 1871 14,400 Students 74 associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degree programs Recently names Sierra Club’s 3rd Greenest Campus In October 2014, UW Oshkosh hosted one of the world’s largest Earth Charter Community Summits for the 13th consecutive year. 1st Fair Trade University in United States Charter Member of Higher Education ACORE Committee

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Sustainability History President’s Climate Commitment Carbon footprint inventories Sustainability councils/directors Student advocacy groups and research Environmental studies curriculum Wind purchases Performance contracts around energy efficiency Statewide lighting retrofits

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Carbon Neutral Strategy UW Oshkosh is focused on developing renewable energy assets, rather than paying others to invest Process starts as Research & Development(R&D) and over time cash flows Important to provide an alternative energy solution for our universities rather than completely relying on the grid

UW Oshkosh Biogas Systems City – Dry Fermentation Ground Breaking – September 2010 Construction Completed July 2011 Commissioning started in August 2011 CHP started October 2011 Small Farm – Plug Flow Large Farm – Complete Mix Food-Waste-Diversion-OASDFinal-7-9-14

Feed the Beast Program

Campus Digester (BD1) Electrical Production Summary FY 2014/2015

Titan Gold Compost completes the food and yard waste recycling loop.

WBAY Story Link: UWO Ranked 3rd Greenest College!

Energy Efficiency Projects Currently installing the fifth (5th) energy efficiency project on campus with the help of Johnson Controls Serving as a pilot institution for new ideas related to energy efficiency Placing dashboard screens across campus showing the energy performance of buildings in order to educate students and staff on the opportunities for improvement

Munich Zoo Facility