FEFPA 2012 Winter Conference GREEN Green Campus

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1 FEFPA 2012 Winter Conference GREEN Green Campus February 2, 2012 Presented By: John R. Jennings, ASLA C.T. Hsu, FAIA, LEED AP

2 WHY GREEN CAMPUS MATTERS Social Responsibility Environmental Stewardship Economic Prosperity 68% College Applicants Looking for a Green Campus

3 HOW COLLEGES HAVE RESPONDED Talloires Declaration in University Leaders for a Sustainable Future (ULSF) American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) in 2007

4 PRINCETON REVIEW S GUIDE TO 311 GREEN COLLEGES

5 2011 FLORIDA LIST MAKERS

6 CRITERIA FOR GREEN RATING OF COLLEGES 1. Percentages of food expenditures for local, organic or otherwise environmental food 2. Offers programs including such as free bus passes, bike sharing, etc. 3. School committee with participation from students 4. New buildings required to be certified LEED Silver 5. Schools waste diversion rate 6. Environmental studies major, minor, or concentration 7. Environmental literacy requirements 8. Produced greenhouse gas reductions emissions inventory and adopted climate action plan 9. Energy consumption derived from renewable sources 10. Employs a dedicated full-time sustainability officer

7 Stetson University 421 N. Woodland Blvd, Unit 8378, DeLand, FL Admissions: Fax: Financial Aid: Website: Green Highlights Stetson University s Environmental Responsibility Council, founded in 1998, has made it its mission to function as a university in ways that will not compromise the lives of future human generations nor diminish the health of planetary ecosystems. To achieve this, the school has laid out a six-point plan detailing which areas it intends to focus on in order to achieve this goal. Along with a commitment to environmental education, Stetson is dedicated to environmentally responsible purchasing, efficient use and conservation of resources, minimizing solid waste and hazardous materials, and promoting a green campus design that incorporates plants native to Florida. In particular, Stetson s Native Plant Policy is a solid example of the proactive approach the university takes in addressing sustainability issues on campus. By landscaping exclusively with native plants, Stetson not only reinforces its natural heritage, but it cuts down on its use of fertilizers and pesticides, since indigenous plants require less maintenance when compared to traditional landscaping plants. The university also demonstrates its dedication to the environment through its Roots and Shoots program, inspired by Jane Goodall s visit to campus, and which encourages students to give their time to the environment, animals, and the community. Stetson is also using its buildings to enhance its sustainability. The campus is committed to LEED certification for new construction and renovations, and the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Environmental Learning Center, which features a rainwater collection system, recycled metal roofing, and a geothermal heating system, is in the process of submitting for LEED Gold certification.

8 UCF Story Main Campus 1,415 acres 163 Buildings 8,734,630 GSF Sustainability

9 University of Central Florida PO Box , Orlando, FL Admissions: Fax: Financial Aid: Website: Green Highlights As a commuter campus, the University of Central Florida s carbon footprint can be linked directly to the cars transporting students to its campus. That is why one of UCF s earliest efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions was to introduce a shuttle to improve the efficiency and convenience of transportation to campus for the predominantly commuter population. A biodiesel pilot project aims to supply the fuel needs of the UCF fleet vehicles with alternative fuel. UCF may be the only university in the nation with a quirky, solar-electric fleet vehicle in daily use that runs solely on solar energy. UCF has also made efforts to meet some of the university s energy needs with renewable energy. UCF s department of Sustainability and Energy Management launched a three million gallon thermal energy storage facility that should reduce the cost of cooling the university. The annual Student Energy Conservation Competition is a student outreach program to save energy and increase student awareness on campus. In 2009, more than 6,100 UCF residents participated, collectively reducing their energy usage by 13 percent. UCF s aim is to reach carbon neutrality mainly through operational changes. It has one of the first in-house building commissioning teams in the nation. This team is focused on building and maintaining energy-efficient buildings at UCF. UCF also looks to its immediate surroundings for ways in which it can positively impact the environment. The department of Landscape and Natural Resources] provides students, faculty, staff, and the local central Florida community with the opportunity to preserve biodiversity within Florida s unique habitats, promote responsible land use, and engage in research.

10 One of the highest profile project from the department of Sustainability & Energy Management is the new 3 million gallon Thermal Energy Storage Facility. The chilled water tank is located off Gemini, just East of the Lake Clair community. Parking garage VI is being built adjacent to tank site. The $3 million dollar tank is precast, prestressed, wire wrapped concrete circular tank with a clear span roof. It will be 110' diameter and approximately 42' in depth. The university currently spends almost a million a month to power the campus. About a third of this is used to cool and condition the campus buildings. The Thermal Energy Storage Facility will reduce the cost of cooling the university by taking advantage of the way we purchase electricity. The Thermal Energy Storage Tank from Gemini Circle Unlike your home, the university pays different rates for the power it purchases depending upon the time of the day. The rate can be double during peak compared to off-peak. UCF will produce chilled water during the nighttime hours, while the lower electric rate is in effect, and then store the chilled water in the tank for future use. The next morning, during the higher electric rate, chilled water production would be reduced and the tank would be discharged, providing the needed cooling to the campus. By capitalizing on these time-of-use rates, the tank will produce close to $700,000 in annual cost avoidance to the university and help the utility company manage its peak load

11 A new natural gas plant will supply UCF's main campus with one-third of its energy, reduce its environmental impact, and save millions in annual energy costs. UCF is the only university in Florida to invest in natural gas by building its own plant. UCF broke ground on the plant in January 2011 and it is scheduled to be completed in December. The plant will be located at the corner of Gemini Circle and Libra drive, across from the water tower. The energy produced from natural gas will reduce UCF's environmental impact by 30 percent. This means that the electricity produced by the new plant will be one-third cleaner than the equivalent energy purchased from the university s current energy supplier. Drawing of the Co-generation Plant UCF's plant will go a step further in reducing energy waste. The plant is designed to capture wasted energy from the engine and use it chill 1,000 tons of water for the campus' cooling system. This is also known as a cogeneration or a combined heat and power plant. The University projects the plant will generate about $2.5 million in savings per year.

12 State of Florida Rating Systems

13 STEWARDS market transformation PROVIDES tools and expertise EDUCATES the industry and the public BUILDS community FORUMS for industry dialog Source:

14 K-12 & Higher Education Resources

15 Best of Green Schools 2011

16 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN GOALS Energy efficiency Daylighting Indoor air quality Utilize campus infrastructure Utilize on-site renewable energy PV Array Water efficiency

17 LEED DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES Sustainable Sites 8/14 Water Efficiency 3/5 Energy & Atmosphere 11/17 Materials & Resources 4/13 Indoor Environmental Quality 11/15 Innovation & Design Process 4/ LEED Ver /69 CERTIFIED SILVER GOLD PLATINUM KEY CONTRIBUTING FACTORS OPTIMIZING ENERGY PERFORMANCE: 28% MORE EFFICIENT THAN STANDARD DESIGN ON-SITE RENEWABLE ENERGY: MINIMUM 12% OF POWER GENERATED ON SITE CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT: 75% OF CONSTRUCTION WASTE DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS

18 LEED DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES Regionally extracted and manufactured materials Limited supply of FSC vendors Construction waste recycling- Verification and maximization Meeting pre requisites Changing standards

19 BUILDING A LIVING LABORATORY Established Goal: 12% of Power Generated On-Site Integration of System as a Learning Tool Real-Time Monitoring

20 RECOGNITIONS