Montclair State University Environmental Assessment: MOU SemiAnnual Report June 26, 2012

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1 Montclair State University Environmental Assessment: MOU SemiAnnual Report June 26, 2012 Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 Andrew Bellina, PE Senior Policy Advisor Jose Pillich Michael Wanser Research Analysts

2 Accomplishments Reductions of 71,788 MTCO2e Memorandum of Understanding On June 17, 2008, Montclair State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pledging to become an environmental steward by implementing a number of green initiatives that would reduce its carbon footprint and further improve our planet s environment. This partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Montclair State University has resulted in reducing energy, water and solid waste production across campus operations. Reduction in Environmental Footprint In the last four years, Montclair State University has provided seven updates documenting its green initiatives. The EPA has analyzed the submitted information and generated an environmental footprint for the organization. Due to the progressive green efforts of the organization, the university has managed to reduce its carbon footprint by 71,788 MTCO2e* and saved an estimated $2,900,000 in operating expenses. *Metric Ton Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Primary Initiatives Environmental Metrics Total Sector Energy Conservation Alternative Energy 69,090.4 Water Conservation Solid Waste 1,824.8 Green Procurement 23.8 Green Landscaping 84.3 Electronics Recycling Transportation Total 71,788.6 Secondary Initiatives Green Procurement Solid Waste Green Landscaping Energy Conservation Electronics Recycling Alternative Energy Water Conservation Transportation 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 MTCO2e Reduction MTCO2e Reduction Measurement and Continuous Improvements EPA uses these environmental conversion models to calculate metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents: Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies (GHG) Calculator converts GHG reductions into scenarios that can be easily communicated to the public. egrid Version 1.1 (2007) which converts standard metrics for electricity, green energy, fuel use, chemical use, water use, and sustainable materials management into MTCO2e. The EPA WARM Model which helps calculate GHG emission reductions from several different waste management practices, including source reduction, recycling, combustion, composting and landfilling. The EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Cost Calculator that estimates cost savings associated with GHG reductions. Certain environmental data points cannot be converted to MTCO2e because scientific models do not currently exist. As methodologies improve, environmental assessments will be updated to include any new GHG reduction estimates. 2

3 Accomplishments Reductions of 71,788 MTCO2e Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies What does the reduction of 71,788 MTCO2e represent? The organization s effort is equivalent to any one of the following: Annual greenhouse gas emissions from 14,076 vehicles Carbon dioxide emissions from 8,048,049 gallons of gasoline Carbon dioxide emissions from 166,950 barrels of oil consumed Carbon dioxide emissions from the energy use of 6,215 homes for one year Carbon dioxide emissions from 2,991,192 propane tanks used for home barbeques Carbon dioxide emissions from gasoline carried by 947 tanker trucks Carbon dioxide emissions from burning 391 railcars worth of coal (almost 6 miles long) 3

4 Environmental Metrics Dec 2008 Jun 2009 Jun 2010 Dec 2010 Jun 2011 Dec 2011 Jun 2012 Total Conversion Cost Savings (Est.) Energy Conservation/Energy Star Total Savings $15,148 Miscellaneous Energy Conservation Motors and transformers High Temp Hot Water Pipe Replacement HVAC, Chiller & Electrical Bulb Replacement (CFLs) 150 bulbs 275 bulbs 275 bulbs 12.1 $1,806 Bulb Replacement (LEDs) 663 Fixtures 663 Fixtures 663 Fixtures 663 Fixtures 663 Fixtures 89.2 $13,342 Gas / Fuel Oil / Steam Savings Alternative Energy Total Savings 5, , , , , , , ,090.4 $2,839,691 On-Site Solar 1,712 kwh 1,712kwh 1,712 kwh 1,712 kwh 1,712 kwh 1,712 kwh 1,779 kwh 10.4 $1,420 On-Site Wind On-Site Geothermal On-Site Combined Heat and Power (4.3MW) Purchase of Green Energy/Green Power 16, , , , ,518,000 kwh 15, ,518,000 kwh 15,897 15, ,375.0 $2,755,539 5,518,000 kwh 5,518,000 kwh 16,739.4 ($456,890) Energy Returned to the Grid 1, ,152 1,152 1,152 3,965.6 $539,622 Water Conservation/WaterSense Total Savings $49,074 Miscellaneous Water Conservation Low Flow/Hands Free Faucets Low Flow Toilets (985) 1,970,000 gal 1,970,000 gal 1,970,000 gal 14.8 $10,804 Low Flow Shower Heads (670) 770,500 gal + 100,500 kwh 770,500 gal + 100,500 kwh 770,500 gal + 100,500 kwh $35,341 Low Flow Urinals (42) 96,600 gal 96,600 gal 96,600 gal 0.7 $530 Waterless Urinals (35) 437,500 gal 437,500 gal 437,500 gal 3.3 $2,399 Solid Waste Recycling Total Savings ,824.8 $26,822 Mixed Recyclables (includes WasteWise) 61.5 tons 83 tons 88 tons 88 tons 88 tons 83 tons 80.2 tons 1,817.3 $25,328 Pallets Waste Avoided/Wood Recycled Steel Recycled during Deconstruction Concrete / Asphalt Recycled during Deconstruction Recycled C & D Waste (Construction Waste) Cardboard (construction/non-construction/sharp containers) Mixed Metal (construction/non-construction) Paper, Mixed Plastic, Mixed (bottles, construction/nonconstruction, sharp containers) Blue Wrap Can / Bottle Recycling 4

5 Environmental Metrics Dec 2008 Jun 2009 Jun 2010 Dec 2010 Jun 2011 Dec 2011 Jun 2012 Total Conversion Cost Savings (Est.) Mixed Organics Food Donation (Waste diversion) Biosolids & Food Waste Recycling / Composting Fluorescent Bulbs Ceiling Tiles Recycled Carpet Recycled Waste Oil Recycled Magazines/ThirdClass Mail Newspaper Office Paper Textbooks / Phonebooks Dimensional Lumber Fly Ash Aluminum Cans Glass HDPE / LDPE / PET Appliances Non-Ferrous Metals Fats, Oils, Grease 20,000 lbs 8,914 lbs 4,200 lbs 4,200 lbs 4,200 lbs 4,000 lbs 4,200 lbs 7.5 $1,494 Green Procurement Total Savings $2,880 Purchase of Materials with Recycled Content (Paper) Purchase / Use of Compost Socks Purchase of EPEAT Products Use of Recycled Steel during Construction Use of Recycled Iron during Construction Use of Recycled Plastic during Construction Use of Recycled Aluminum during Construction Use of Recycled Concrete / Asphalt during Construction Use of Coal Combustion Products 1440 cs 30% PC 1440 cs 30% PC 23.8 $2,880 Green Landscaping Total Savings $877 Green Roofs Porous Pavement Grass Low/no mow area Re-use of Collected Stormwater On-Site Re-use of Compost / Mulch 20,000 lbs 8,914 lbs 12,000 lbs 12,000 lbs 12,000 lbs 12,000 lbs 12,000 lbs 11.4 Moisture Sensing Sprinklers (40) 240,000 gal 240,000 gal 1.2 $877 Number / Acres of Trees 190 trees 190 trees 190 trees 190 trees 190 trees 190 trees 190 trees

6 Environmental Metrics Dec 2008 Jun 2009 Jun 2010 Dec 2010 Jun 2011 Dec 2011 Jun 2012 Total Conversion Cost Savings (Est.) Reflective Roof Synthetic Turf Native Plants Leaves Composted Electronics Recycling Total Savings $1,059 Recycling of Electronics 145 units 86 units 145 units 3.0 $75 Re-Use/Donation of Used Computers Toner/Ink Recycling and Use of Recycled Ink 2,800 computers 250 computers 600 computers 250 computers 41.9 $ cartridges 906 cartridges 906 cartridges $217 Battery Recycling 250 batteries 150 batteries 250 batteries 1.0 $26 Mass Transit Total Savings 0.0 $0 Miles Avoided Transportation Total Savings $10,985 Hybrid Vehicles Gasoline/Ethanol Vehicles $3,300 Electric Vehicles $7,685 Biodiesel Vehicles Clean Construction Vehicles LNG Vehicles Alternate Fuel Vehicles (ULSDF) Smartway Transporters 2 Bike Racks LEED Projects Total Savings 0.0 $0 Silver - 10% 1 bldg Gold - 17% Platinum - 20% 1 bldg MTCO2e Savings Total 5, , , , , , , ,788.6 $2,946,536 Energy $15,148 Alternative Energy 5, , , , , , , ,090.4 $2,839,691 Water $49,074 Solid Waste ,824.8 $26,822 Green Procurement $2,880 Green Landscaping $877 Electronics $1,059 Transportation $10,985 6

7 Montclair State University Additional Green MOU Accomplishments and Cost Savings 2012 Montclair State University makes sustainability a vital practice in everyday campus activities ranging from instruction in classroom courses, project plans, building design, construction and refurbishing, green purchasing, green landscaping, energy and water use, waste management, etc. MSU is determined to encourage and develop a responsible and responsive campus community that will foster positive behaviors and attitudes towards environmental stewardship for the sustainability of both the present and future generations. Montclair State University achieved significant reductions in nitrous oxide emissions due to its continued use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel vehicles. Montclair State has completed the procurement of a new (MSU s second) in-vessel food composter, based upon a matching grant from the NJ DEP. The unit will be installed over the summer and will be in full production when classes start up, and the food service locations reopen in September. The University installed a new 200 KW Solar Photo voltaic (PV) system in February Montclair State has finalized the Public/Private Partnership agreement to build a new Combined Heating, Cooling and Power Plant (currently under construction), which will enable the university to decommission its existing plant once the new plant is in full operation (scheduled for late 2013). 7