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APPA Annual Conference August 3, 2013 The California Community Colleges Sustainability Template Fred Diamond Citrus College Tony Ichsan Santa Rosa Junior College Ken Albright Butte College Ann

1 APPA Annual Conference August 3, 2013 The California Community Colleges Sustainability Template Fred Diamond Citrus College Tony Ichsan Santa Rosa Junior College Ken Albright Butte College Ann McCormick, PE Newcomb Anderson McCormick Matt Sullivan, PE - Newcomb Anderson McCormick California Community Colleges The Largest System of Public Higher Ed in the WORLD 24million 2.4 students annually all Over 75% of the state s public college students 1/4 of all community college students in U.S. Are enrolled in California s community colleges System of FIRST Choice We serve the bottom 100% of students!! 1

2 California Community Colleges System wide Detail 72 districts encompassing 112 campuses, 72 approved off-campus centers and 23 separately reported district offices Includes 24,279 acres of land, 5,281 buildings, and 75.6 million gross square feet of space Innumerable off-campus outreach centers at various facilities California Community Colleges System wide Facilities Needs $28.5 Billion over next 5 years 5 year needs in new & existing facilities Enrollment Growth = 12m new ASF Modernization = 27.2m 2m ASF of existing bldgs 65% over 25 years old 47% over 40 years old 2

3 Sustainability Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. United Nations Bruntland Commission Report, 1987 Why Plan for Sustainability? Legislation and regulations driving changes in how institutions operate CCC Board of Governors Energy and Sustainability Policy CCCs are the natural incubator for educating students for the Green Economy Decentralized structure and disparate resources and expertise at the CCCs make comprehensive planning difficult The Sustainability Template has been developed as a resource to all CCC Districts meet these challenges! 3

4 Sustainability Template What is it? A collaboration between the CCC Chancellor s Office, Citrus College and Newcomb Anderson McCormick, funded by a California Energy Commission grant Provides a roadmap and toolkit to help guide the California Community Colleges to a more Sustainable future Create a Sustainability Template that is designed with enough flexibility to be utilized at Community Colleges throughout the state Address energy, transportation, solid waste/recycling, water issues, green purchasing, green curriculum, and provide recommendations for Climate Action Planning. Sustainability Template: Three Parts Sustainability Planning Guidebook Describes the start to finish implementation process Includes a menu of sustainability projects Identifies resources available Implementation Planning Checklist Used to select and track Sustainability Projects Matches the projects described in the Sustainability Guidebook Sustainability Action Plan Document Template Used to create the customized Campus Sustainability Plan Contains template language and fill-inthe-blanks 4

Sustainability Plan Guidebook Describes the Planning Process and More Purpose and Executive Summary How to Use this Template Tutorial Policy and

Action Plan Measure and Report Performance Best Practices Case Studies Tools and Resources (technical and funding) Sustainability Plan Guidebook

Campus Facilities Transportation and Commuting Alternatives Water, Wastewater, and Sustainable Landscaping Waste Reduction, Re-use, Recycling,

5 Sustainability Plan Guidebook Describes the Planning Process and More Purpose and Executive Summary How to Use this Template Tutorial Policy and Regulatory Drivers District Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes The Economics of Sustainability Implementation Programs and Projects Create an Action Plan Measure and Report Performance Best Practices Case Studies Tools and Resources (technical and funding) Sustainability Plan Guidebook Sustainability Projects Menu Management and Organizational Structure Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Efficient Design and Operation of Campus Facilities Transportation and Commuting Alternatives Water, Wastewater, and Sustainable Landscaping Waste Reduction, Re-use, Recycling, and Composting Green Purchasing Opportunities for Green Curriculum Development A recommended framework, tools, and approach for Climate Action Plans 5

as models and inspiration Sustainability Plan Guidebook Resources for

6 Sustainability Plan Guidebook Best Practice Case Studies Examples from other Community Colleges and Higher Education Institutions in California to serve as models and inspiration Sustainability Plan Guidebook Resources for Implementation Technical & programmatic resources Funding resources Specific to CCCs 6

Sustainability Plan Guidebook The Process Commitment from Campus

Criteria, and Timelines Select and Prioritize Implementation Programs Create

Planning Checklist Used with the Guide Book to help select and manage

7 Sustainability Plan Guidebook The Process Commitment from Campus Administration Establish a Campus Sustainability Committee Define Goals, Criteria, and Timelines Select and Prioritize Implementation Programs Create and Execute Action Plans Measure and Report Performance Implementation Planning Checklist Used with the Guide Book to help select and manage different sustainability projects Macro-enabled MS Excel Spreadsheet to create and track Action Plans 7

organization, formatting, and instructions to assist in creating campus-specific plans Citrus Community College District

8 Sustainability Plan Document Template Used to help campuses easily create their own Sustainability Plan Includes all critical elements Reduces time spent writing and reporting Fully customizable MS Word file containing Plan elements, organization, formatting, and instructions to assist in creating campus-specific plans Citrus Community College District 2012 CCC Board of Governors Energy and Sustainability Award Winner! District Leadership Citrus College Sustainability Template 8

9 Sustainability Plan Implementation Fred Diamond Director of Facilities & Construction Citrus Community College Our Goals Today Learn what it takes to undertake a successful Sustainability Plan Learn what is involved in implementing a successful Sustainability Plan Understand the challenges involved Identify your stakeholders for success Realize that some items require control Become a successful coach 9

10 Establish a Sustainability Committee Collaborative campus leaders Faculty and staff Students and administration Local utility professionals Chancellor s Office Industry experts and extended community Establish a Chairperson The committee provides recommendations, initiates communication and deploys implementation direction Vision Statement Once the Sustainability Committee is established Develop your vision for the plan Formal Vision Statement This is where you solidify your goals and commitment to environmental protection, economic / fiscal issues and social equity RESPONSIBILITY 10

11 Goals, Objectives & Desired Outcomes After establishment of the Vision Define your goals and objectives What are your priorities? What are your objectives? What is your timeline? Brainstorm with your committee members and gain insight from the Template Hint Look at areas where the largest potential ti for improvement resides Set specific criteria for success You must have a benchmark Don t set the bar too high or too low Perform an assessment of existing or current sustainability efforts You must have support from administration 11

12 Consider Economics What is the cost and the basic ROI? Do you have funding available? What are the lifecycle costs and benefits? What is the cost of doing nothing? Consider the current market conditions floor market Are there economies of scale? Utilize any available incentives Influential Programs Green curriculum development staff DEEP development students Behavior modification Simple exercises in habits foster change Remind-o-grams notes or memos Positive reinforcement awards Campus outreach Clubs and community Storyboards and marketing 12

13 Create the Action Plan The vision and goals now become the deliverable projects Prioritize the projects that best fit your campus Use the MS Excel document from the Sustainability Template Plug n Play Try to have fun with it and get the committee involved in active listening and participation Measurement and Reporting You must have a benchmark or baseline to measure against Track your projects with measureable outcomes Gather and tabulate the data Compare the data against the baseline Communicate the results to your campus community in accordance with your plan Annual report to the Board of Trustees 13

Sustainability Plan You May Already Be There SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR

AP Dean, Facilities Planning & Operations Sonoma County Junior College

Luther Burbank (1849-1926), the "Plant Wizard" came to Santa Rosa in

14 Sustainability Plan You May Already Be There SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT Santa Rosa Junior College Tony Ichsan ARM, CEFP, LEED AP Dean, Facilities Planning & Operations Sonoma County Junior College District est ~ Green from the Beginning! Luther Burbank ( ), the "Plant Wizard" came to Santa Rosa in strains and varieties of fruits, flowers, grains, grasses, and vegetables. 40-acre park utilized by Luther Burbank for botanical experimentation was acquired by the Board of Trustees in 1930 as the permanent campus site for SRJC. 14

retrofitted lowwater-use fixtures, 1983 Site lighting controls were added

Integrated Environmental Planning Committee Greenhouse Gas Reductions

15 What Have We Done Lately? First Community College to adopt and implement an EMS, 1983 SCJCD retrofitted lowwater-use fixtures, 1983 Site lighting controls were added to the EMS, 1985 Energy & Design Policy Sustainable College Initiative Integrated Environmental Planning Committee What Have We Done Lately? Greenhouse Gas Reductions Thermal Energy Storage Water Treatment Weather Station Water Use Reductions Recycling Initiatives & Composting 15

1 Management And Organizational Structure 7.2 Energy Efficiency 7.

5 On-site Generation And Renewable Energy 7.

7 Water, Wastewater, And Sustainable Landscaping 7.

16 What Have We Done Lately? Programs and Projects for Review and Implementation 7.1 Management And Organizational Structure 7.2 Energy Efficiency 7.3 Facilities Operation 7.4 Sustainable Building Practices 7.5 On-site Generation And Renewable Energy 7.6 Transportation, Commuting, And Campus Fleet & Travel 7.7 Water, Wastewater, And Sustainable Landscaping 7.8 Solid Waste Reduction And Management 7.9 Green Purchasing 7.10 Student And Curriculum Development 7.11 Campus And Community Outreach & Awareness 7.12 Create A Climate Action Plan 7.13 Other Programs And Projects 16

17 Sustainability Template Section 7.1 Management and Organizational Structure Adopt a District Sustainability Policy Appoint a Sustainability Coordinator & Establish an Office of Sustainability Appoint a Campus Sustainability Committee Funding and Resources to support Sustainability Activities Employ Sustainability Professionals, as Required Consider Sustainability in Endowment Investments Integrate Sustainability Planning into Campus Master Plan Sustainability Template Section 7.2 Energy Efficiency Set Energy Efficiency Goals Evaluate Mechanisms for the Implementation of Energy Efficiency Projects Conduct a Facility Prioritization Survey Conduct Comprehensive Facility Energy Audits Implement New and Existing Audit Recommendations Implement Ongoing Energy Monitoring Participate in Demand Response Programs Identify and Take Advantage of Grant and Incentive Programs Energy Efficient Equipment 17

18 Sustainability Template Section 7.3 Facilities Operation Encourage and Support Energy Efficiency Training of Staff Install Energy Management Systems Adjust Temperature Set Points and Schedule Operating Times Optimize Building Occupancy Scheduling Optimize HVAC Equipment Scheduling Activate Energy-saving g Features for Appliances and Computers Pursue Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx)/Retro-commissioning (RCx) Sustainability Template Section 7.4 Sustainable Building Practices Establish a Green Building Standard Establish a Green Building Standard Implement Sustainable Design Practices Use an Integrated Systems Approach in Building Design Hire Sustainable Building Design Professionals Commission New Building 18

19 Sustainability Template Section 7.5 On site Generation And Renewable Energy Evaluate Clean Cogeneration and Renewable Energy Generation Evaluate Load Shifting Technologies Minimize Greenhouse Gas Intensity of Purchased Electricity Evaluate Participation in Community Choice Aggregation Identify and dtake Advantage of fgrant and Incentive Programs Sustainability Template Section 7.6 Transportation, Commuting, and Campus Fleet & Travel Understand Commute and Travel Patterns Encourage and Enhance Public Transportation and Ridesharing Options Encourage and Enhance Public Transportation and Ridesharing Options Encourage and Enhance Bicycling Options 7624 ImproveCampusFleet&Travel Improve Campus Fleet & Travel Enhance Student Distance Learning 19

20 Sustainability Template Section 7.7 Water, Wastewater, and Sustainable Landscaping Establish Water Conservation Goals Implement Water Conservation Strategies Reduce Storm Water, Sewer Discharges, and Water Pollution Adopt Sustainable Landscaping Practices Sustainability Template Section 7.8 Solid Waste Reduction and Management CreateWasteReductionGoals Maximize Programs Offered by Contracted Waste Hauler Reduce the Waste Stream to the Landfill Improve Existing Recycling Programs Collect and Sell All Recyclable Material Green Waste and Food Waste Compositing Adopt Construction and Demolition C&D) recycling 20

21 Sustainability Template Section 7.9 Green Purchasing Sustainable Food Purchasing Green Purchasing Practices Socially Responsible Purchasing Sustainability Template Section 7.10 Student and Curriculum Development Create a Sub-Committee in the Academic Senate Devoted to Sustainability Provide Professional Development and Create a Faculty Forum Utilize Different Pathways to Integrate Sustainability in the Curriculum Advocate for Change at the Statewide Level Training Opportunities for Students 21

22 Sustainability Template Section 7.11 Campus and Community Outreach & Awareness Create a Website Dedicated to Campus Sustainability Hold Workshops and Presentations Sustainability Events Campus Specific Outreach & Awareness Community Specific Outreach & Awareness Sustainability Template Section 7.12 Create a Climate Action Plan Make a Commitment to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Perform a Greenhouse Gas Inventory Create and Execute a Climate Action Plan with Prioritized Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures Regularly Monitor and Report Progress to Campus 22

Programs and Projects Not Covered Above 7.13.

Programs and Projects Not Covered Above Eazy,Smeazy,

worry Ken will share with you how they are doing it at

23 Sustainability Template Section 7.13 Other Programs and Projects Any Additional Programs and Projects Not Covered Above Any Additional Programs and Projects Not Covered Above Any Additional Programs and Projects Not Covered Above Any Additional Programs and Projects Not Covered Above Eazy,Smeazy, grapes-a-squeazy and if you are just starting out, don t worry Ken will share with you how they are doing it at Butte College 23

24 Sustainability Plan Implementation Ken Albright Director of Facilities Committees Butte College Butte College Began using template in June Decided to first record past accomplishments 24

4.5 MWdc PV Production Capacity Many Energy

everyday tasks PR Department puts their spin on

25 4.5 MWdc PV Production Capacity Many Energy Efficiency Projects Strong Sustainability Curriculum Using the Spreadsheet to Remember Past Activities Things get lost in shuffle of everyday tasks PR Department puts their spin on it The template gives us a good place to store the facts 25

Moving Forward Fall 2013: Past accomplishments will be shared with Sustainability Steering Committee Past projects will be used as a springboard for new ideas Template will allow us to eat this

26 Moving Forward Fall 2013: Past accomplishments will be shared with Sustainability Steering Committee Past projects will be used as a springboard for new ideas Template will allow us to eat this elephant in small bites Questions? The Sustainability Template can be downloaded from the CCC Chancellor s Office website: For more information contact: Matt Sullivan, PE LEED AP Newcomb Anderson McCormick (415) Matt_sullivan@newcomb.cc THANK YOU! 52 26

Citrus Community College Sustainability Plan

Citrus Community College Sustainability Plan Produced by the Citrus College Sustainability Committee August 2012 Citrus Community College Sustainability Plan ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The authors of this plan would