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Toward a Sustainable Campus
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Outline A. Global Sustainability Movement in Higher Education B. Resources C. What can be done? D. “Toward a Sustainable Campus” Program
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Sustainable 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
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Drivers for Sustainable Development Economics Indoor Environmental Quality Depletion of Non-Renewables Effect of Pollution Environmental Stewardship
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Historical Energy Prices
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Drivers for Sustainable Development Economics Indoor Environmental Quality Depletion of Non-Renewables Effect of Pollution Environmental Stewardship
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Indoor Environmental Quality
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Drivers for Sustainable Development Economics Indoor Environmental Quality Depletion of Non-Renewables Effect of Pollution Environmental Stewardship
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Concern Over Supply
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ASPO Crisis Point
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Drivers for Sustainable Development Economics Indoor Environmental Quality Depletion of Non-Renewables Effect of Pollution Environmental Stewardship
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Effect of Pollution
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Increasing Use of Coal
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Drivers for Sustainable Development Economics Indoor Environmental Quality Depletion of Non-Renewables Effect of Pollution Environmental Stewardship
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Resources
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Energy Management Everyone has a role Highest Utility Cost Optimization – Focus is on Reducing Waste Impact on Environment Impact on Indoor Environmental Quality
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Challenges Limited Information No Visibility or Accountability for Energy Use Not Understanding the Urgency Perceived Insignificance of the Individual Conservation Myths Stereotypes Abstract Concept
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What Can Be Done? Building & Land Development Transportation Water Use Energy Use Environmental Protection & Restoration Facility Operations Waste Management Indoor Environmental Quality Measuring & Monitoring
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CORE model has 4 interdependent functions. Campus Sustainability Operations Research Community Education Core Model of Campus Sustainability
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Sustainable 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
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What Can You Do? Energy –Electrical Equipment –Lighting –Air-conditioning & Heating Water Recycling
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Benefits – 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
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Electrical Equipment Energy Computers –Switching Off –Screen Savers –Waste Heat Printers Copiers Vending Machines Water Fountains Water Heaters
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Electrical 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
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Electrical Equipment Energy Computers –Switching Off –Screen Savers –Waste Heat Printers Copiers Vending Machines Water Fountains Water Heaters Life Affected?
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Electrical Equipment Energy Computers –Switching Off –Screen Savers –Waste Heat Printers Copiers Vending Machines Water Fountains Water Heaters Save only 10% at best Can actually use 30 watts more! Use Energy Star settings
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Electrical Equipment Energy Computers –Switching Off –Screen Savers –Waste Heat Printers Copiers Vending Machines Water Fountains Water Heaters Monitors measured at 105 to 115 degrees F
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Electrical Equipment Energy Computers –Switching Off –Screen Savers –Waste Heat Printers Copiers Vending Machines Water Fountains Water Heaters Can use 10 – 20 watts just sitting there!
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Electrical Equipment Energy Computers –Switching Off –Screen Savers –Waste Heat Printers Copiers Vending Machines Water Fountains Water Heaters Who’s in charge of the copier?
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Electrical Equipment Energy Computers –Switching Off –Screen Savers –Waste Heat Printers Copiers Vending Machines Water Fountains Water Heaters Each one can use $10 - $18 per month!
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Electrical Equipment Energy Computers –Switching Off –Screen Savers –Waste Heat Printers Copiers Vending Machines Water Fountains Water Heaters Each one can use $20 - $50 per year!
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Electrical Equipment Energy Computers –Switching Off –Screen Savers –Waste Heat Printers Copiers Vending Machines Water Fountains Water Heaters Each one can use $50 - $150 per year!
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Benefits – Efficient Lighting Reduces energy use and cost Improved quality Less maintenance required Fewer waste materials Positive impact on climate change issues
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Efficient Lighting T-8 Fluorescent/ electronic Compact fluorescent bulbs Lighting Mythology! Day-lighting
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Efficient Lighting T-8 Fluorescent/ electronic Compact fluorescent bulbs Lighting Mythology! Day-lighting 20-30% more efficient
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Efficient Lighting T-8 Fluorescent/ electronic Compact fluorescent bulbs Lighting Mythology! Day-lighting
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Material Cost Life (hrs) Power (w) Cost Savings CFL 12,000 15 $3.22 Incand 1,000 60 $0.24 $0.34 How much is saved? In 12,000 hours of use Energy Cost Life (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
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Efficient Lighting T-8 Fluorescent/ electronic Compact fluorescent bulbs Lighting Mythology! Day-lighting
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The myth of start-up energy is busted! Time Current 1/120 second
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Efficient Lighting T-8 Fluorescent/ electronic Compact fluorescent bulbs Lighting Mythology! Day-lighting
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Benefits – 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
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Efficient HVAC Comfort Thermostats Indoor Air Quality
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Efficient HVAC Comfort Thermostats Indoor Air Quality Combination of: Temperature Humidity Radiation Air movement Metabolism Clothing
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Efficient HVAC Comfort Thermostats Indoor Air Quality Controls: Compressors Pumps Fan motors Dampers Heating Elements Valves
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Efficient HVAC Comfort Thermostats Indoor Air Quality Issues: Outside ventilation CO2 buildup VOC’s Humidity/moisture Microbial growth
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Benefits – Water Efficiency Reduced water and energy use Less maintenance Extended equipment life Utility rate increases avoided Positive impact on aquifer
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Water Efficiency Efficient fixtures Water leaks Irrigation Landscaping Water Reuse
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Water Efficiency Efficient fixtures Water leaks Irrigation Landscaping Water Reuse
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Water Efficiency Efficient fixtures Water leaks Irrigation Landscaping Water Reuse
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Water Efficiency Efficient fixtures Water leaks Irrigation Landscaping Water Reuse
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Water Efficiency Efficient fixtures Water leaks Irrigation Landscaping Water Reuse
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Water Efficiency Efficient fixtures Water leaks Irrigation Landscaping Water Reuse
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Benefits – Waste Minimization 33 to 55% cost savings on waste contracts Revenue from recyclables Environmental protection Reduced liability Enhanced community image
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