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3 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... 1 Introduction Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) BOMA BESt Sustainability Policy Sustainability Committee Terms of Reference Sustainability Communications/Campus Engagement New NSCC Sustainability Website NSCC Sustainability Video STARS and Pop Cans Pillars of Sustainability Poster NSCC Overall Performance Energy Usage (All Campuses) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Water Consumption (All Campuses) Waste (All Campuses) NSCC Performance Campus Specific AKERLEY CAMPUS AVC CENTRE OF GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE AVC MIDDLETON BURRIDGE CAMPUS CUMBERLAND CAMPUS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KINGSTEC CAMPUS LUNENBURG CAMPUS MARCONI CAMPUS & CBE PICTOU CAMPUS SCHOOL OF FISHERIES SHELBURNE CAMPUS STRAIT AREA CAMPUS TRURO CAMPUS WATERFRONT CAMPUS NSCC Goals and Sustainability Action Plan, 2014/15 and Beyond GOALS IN REVIEW GOALS 2014/15 AND BEYOND Appendix A: Sustainability Policy Appendix B: Sustainability Committee Terms of Reference Appendix C: Pillars of Sustainability Poster... 85

4 Annual Sustainability Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report, for the fiscal year, was prepared by NSCC Facilities Management, and provides building operations sustainability data for all NSCC campuses for the past six years. This report forms an integral component of NSCC s commitment to sustainability, and the continual improvement of our environmental performance. SUMMARY OF NSCC s SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: 2008/09 to 2008/ / / /13 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 Electricity (mmbtu) 87,760 84,043 81,379 82,516 78,774 75,870 2,905 4% Decrease Fuel Oil (mmbtu) 103,331 95,160 74,227 63,458 64,767 69,133 4,366 6% Increase Propane (mmbtu) 5,896 4,607 4,393 5,255 3,451 2,922 Natural Gas (mmbtu) 1,174 1,270 12,646 20,321 27,018 25, % Decrease 11,890 14% Decrease 34,198 33% Decrease 2,974 50% Decrease 1,799 7% Decrease 24,046 89% Increase Steam (mmbtu) 8,271 7,003 8,271 7,843 8,145 9, % Increase % Increase TOTAL Energy (mmbtu) 206, , , , , , % N/A Energy Intensity (BTU/SF) 1,265,693 1,163,316 1,103,811 1,026,326 1,039,622 1,046,751 7,129 1% Increase 24,147 12% Decrease 218,942 17% Decrease Demand (kw) 73,805 72,604 71,829 73,411 71,403 70, % Decrease 2,827 4% Decrease Greenhouse Gas (GHG) (Tonnes) 30,283 28,634 27,433 27,467 26,898 26, % Decrease 4,116 14% Decrease Water Use (m 3 ) 137, , , , ,165 99,835 6,329 6% Decrease 37,698 27% Decrease Waste Diversion 59% 68% 65% N/A N/A BOMABESt 75% 83% N/A N/A STARS Points N/A N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

5 Water Consumption (m 3 ) Metric Tonnes BTU/Square Foot Annual Sustainability Report Energy Despite recent infrastructure improvements, overall ENERGY INTENSITY has not changed significantly in. This can be attributed to a colder winter, and renovations that were underway at the time. It should be noted that since 2008/09, NSCC has reduced energy intensity by 17%. 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 ENERGY INTENSITY TOTAL GHG EMISSIONS 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions GHG emissions have decreased by 3% since last year, and by 14% since 2008/09. TOTAL WATER CONSUMPTION Water Through retrofits with water saving fixtures and the implementation of water saving initiatives, NSCC has reduced overall water consumption by 6% since last year, and an overall of 27% since the 2008/09 benchmark year. 160, , , ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2

6 Annual Sustainability Report Sustainability Goals and Action Plan, 2014/15 and Beyond Aspect 2014/ / /17 Energy 4% reduction (from levels). Water 8% reduction (from levels). Waste Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Sustainability Certifications Improve NSCC diversion rate to 75%. 20% reduction (from 2005/06 levels) Maintain and improve STARS Certification. Maintain BOMA certification. Maintain 2014/15 levels. Maintain 2014/15 levels. Maintain 75% diversion rate. Maintain 2014/15 levels. Maintain and improve STARS Certification. BOMA recertification October 2015 maintain or improve all BOMABESt scores. Maintain 2014/15 levels. Maintain 2014/15 levels. Maintain 75% diversion rate. Maintain 2014/15 levels. STARS Recertification Improve score to 75 points (Gold), from existing (Gold). Policy Annual review of Policy. Annual review of Policy. Annual review of Policy. Deferred Maintenance Communications / Engagement Complete detailed Facility Condition Assessment at each campus. Develop 5 year Capital Plan. Establish deferred maintenance goals. Maintain Capital Plan. Maintain Capital Plan. Complete Annual Sustainability Report, and promote both internally and externally. Promote sustainability activities through regular newsletters (minimum 3 newsletters/year). Facility Management to support and actively engage Sustainability Committees. Maintain NSCC Sustainability website. Optimize opportunities to promote sustainability to NSCC Faculty and staff (e.g., through presentations, media, posters, building design/operations etc.). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3

7 Introduction Annual Sustainability Report This report provides an overview of NSCC s Building Operations Sustainability Performance for the 2013/2014 fiscal year. This is the fifth consecutive year that such a report has been developed. Currently, industry tools that are being used to help manage and track sustainability across the College include STARS and BOMA BESt. These tools are utilized as a live system to optimize opportunities to continually improve performance and to support NSCC s commitment to sustainability. 1. Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) is a tool for measuring how well a postsecondary institution embeds sustainability in all aspects of what they do. Institutions achieve a rating of Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze based on how well they score in a wide range of available credits. A few examples of available credits include: sustainability in curriculum, sustainable building operations, sustainable purchasing, greenhouse gas emissions, transportation, waste management, sustainability in Strategic Plan, staff development in sustainability, diversity and employee satisfaction. Currently there are over 320 rated institutions across North America. After a yearlong certification process, in December 2013 NSCC achieved STARS Gold certificaiton. Of the 32 STARS rated postsecondary institutes in Canada, NSCC ranked #4 in the country. This achievement is a significant milestone for NSCC, and will set a baseline as the College continues to improve sustainability performance. NSCC s STARS submission is available to the public, at the following link: Table 1.0: List of STARS Rated Institutions in Canada Rated Institutions (STARS Version) SCORE Rating Rated Institutions (STARS Version) SCORE Rating Universite Laval Gold Red River College 49.7 Silver University of Victoria Gold Saint Mary's University Silver University of Calgary Gold Okanagan College Silver Nova Scotia Community College Gold Thompson Rivers University Silver University of British Columbia Gold Simon Fraser University Silver University of Alberta 61.6 Silver Humber College Silver Royal Roads University Silver Concordia University Silver University of Ottawa Silver Fleming College Bronze University of Ottawa Silver Wilfrid Laurier University Bronze Dalhousie University Silver Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Bronze Wilfrid Laurier University Silver University of Saskatchewan Bronze University of Northern British Columbia Silver Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology Bronze McGill University Silver Durham College Bronze King's University College Silver Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning 35.3 Bronze Western University Silver University of Saskatchewan Bronze University of Calgary Silver King's University College Bronze ALL CAMPUSES 4

8 2. BOMA BESt Annual Sustainability Report BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association), is an international professional association that provides building specific information relating to operating costs, energy consumption patterns, local and national building codes, legislation, occupancy statistics and technological developments. The BOMA BESt (BESt = Building Environmental Standards) was developed to facilitate a consistent approach to measuring and managing the environmental performance of commercial/institutional buildings. The performance of a building is assessed in terms of energy use, water use, waste management, environmental communications, and indoor environmental quality. Once all building data is compiled and the BOMA report is submitted, a third party BOMA auditor visits the site to verify the building s score. Buildings are certified based on the following ranking: Score Certification Level BOMA BESt Level 4 (Highest) 8089 BOMA BESt Level BOMA BESt Level 2 BOMA BESt Level 1 (Building meets core requirements) NSCC has been enrolled in the BOMA BESt program since 2008/09. In 2008/09, all 13 campuses were BOMABESt Certified, then recertified in. NSCC s average score in 2008/09 was 75% (BOMA BESt Level 2) and the average recertification score in is 83% (BOMA BESt Level 3). As BOMA BESt is a threeyear recertification cycle, all campuses are due for recertification by October Sustainability Policy In 2013 a Sustainability Policy was drafted, and was based on a consultative process that was completed across the organization. In December 2013 the draft Policy was presented to the Board of Governors, and was approved. The new Sustainability Policy replaces the former NSCC Environmental Policy. The new Policy is supportive of the NSCC Strategic Plan, and is designed to guide NSCC s commitment to sustainability in a broad context. The Policy includes Guiding Principles and measureable Action Items, to support continual improvement in sustainability performance. A copy of the Policy is provided in Appendix A, and is also available at this link: ALL CAMPUSES 5

9 Annual Sustainability Report 4. Sustainability Committee Terms of Reference To ensure consistency with the new Sustainability Policy, a Terms of Reference was developed to support and guide Campus Sustainability Committees. A copy of the Terms of Reference is provided in Appendix B. 5. Sustainability Communications/Campus Engagement In several initiatives were implemented to promote sustainability across NSCC. The intent was to educate students, faculty and staff on the depth and breadth of sustainability, and to support NSCC s commitment to sustainability. These initiatives were designed to bolster awareness, and ultimately to encourage the behavioral changes that are essential to continually improve the College s sustainability performance. Examples of recent initiatives are the new website, and the sustainability video. Details of these initiatives are provided in the following sections. 5.1 New NSCC Sustainability Website In March 2014 the new NSCC Sustainability Website was launched. This website provides uptodate information on sustainability topics including: recent awards, sustainability courses that are available through NSCC, upcoming events, green building, policies, etc. The site is available at: NSCC Sustainability Video STARS and Pop Cans In March 2014 Facilities Management commissioned the production of a sustainability video for NSCC. The objectives of the video were: To educate the NSCC community on the pillars that make up sustainability environmental, social, cultural and economic; To demonstrate the relevance of sustainability to the NSCC Strategic Plan; To showcase and celebrate the many things that the College has been doing to support a sustainable future for Nova Scotia. The video involved completing interviews of staff and students across NSCC, and is narrated by a local authority on sustainability, Silver Donald Cameron. The video has been used in multiple presentations, both internally and externally. The video is available at: ALL CAMPUSES 6

10 Annual Sustainability Report 5.3 Pillars of Sustainability Poster Another sustainability initiative in 2014 was the development of a poster that illustrates the philosophy of sustainability, and the interdependent balance between the economic, environmental and social/cultural pillars. This has been developed as a banner, which is displayed at each campus. A copy of this poster is provided as Appendix C or at the following link: ALL CAMPUSES 7

11 BTU 6. NSCC Overall Performance Annual Sustainability Report 6.1. Energy Usage (All Campuses) An energy usage comparison across all campuses is presented in the following graph. The total of all sources of energy for each campus (e.g. fuel oil + electricity + propane, etc.) was converted to British Thermal Units (BTUs) and divided by the building s area. This facilitates a comparison between campuses regardless of source of energy or the size of the building. 120, ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 1 kwh = 3,413 BTU 1 L Propane = 25,217 BTU 1 L Oil = 36,668 BTU 1 m 3 Nat. Gas = 36,303 BTU Energy Intensity 2008/09 to Campus Figure 6.1.1: Energy Intensity for each building in 2008/09 to 2008/09 1,265,693 BTU/SqFt (Avg 84,380) 2009/10 1,163,316 BTU/SqFt (Avg 77,554) 2010/11 1,103,811 BTU/SqFt (Avg 73,587) 1,026,326 BTU/SqFt (Avg 68,422) 2012/13 1,039,622 BTU/SqFt (Avg 69,308) 1,046,751 BTU/SqFt (Avg 69,783) Based on a comparison of 2008/09 to, the average Energy Intensity increased by 7,129 BTU/square foot. The following graph illustrates the Total Energy Consumption per campus. As expected, the general trends relate to the size of the campus. ALL CAMPUSES 8

12 mmbtu Annual Sustainability Report 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 Total Energy Consumption 2008/09 to 2008/09 (Total 206,432) 2009/10 (Total 192,083) 2010/11 (Total 180,917) (Total 179,392) 2012/13 (Total 182,156) Campus (Total 182,285) Figure 6.1.2: Illustrates Total Energy Usage 2008/09 to As shown above, in NSCC consumed a total of 182,285 mmbtus, compared to 182,156 mmbtus in 2012/13. This is consistent with the previous year (with a nominal increase of 129 mmbtus from last year), and reduction of 24,147 mmbtus (or 12%) since 2008/09. This nominal increase is attributed to a colder winter, and renovations that were underway at the time. As an example, the Akerley Campus was completing a curtain wall replacement during the winter months. Energy Demand is a measure of the peak energy load during a given period of time. As peak loads place additional demand on electricity producing infrastructure, the end user (i.e., NSCC) pays a premium based on demand loads. Energy Demand Management aims to reduce these peak loads through operational controls. ALL CAMPUSES 9

13 kw Annual Sustainability Report The graph below illustrates Energy Demand usage from 2008/09 to. 16,000 Annual Energy Demand (kw) Usage 2008/09 to 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2, /09 (Total 73,805 kw) 2009/10 (Total 72,604 kw) 2010/11 (Total 71,829 kw) (Total 73,411 kw) 2012/13 (Total 71,403 kw) (Total 70,978 kw) Campus Figure 6.1.3: Illustrates 2008/09 to Average Annual Demand Usage As illustrated above, in total, demand consumption decreased by 425 kw (or 1%) from last year, and decreased by 2,827 kw (4%) since 2008/ Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Similar to the previous year, a more comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory was completed. This inventory included three classes of emissions, as defined below: Scope 1 Emissions: Direct GHG emissions occurring from sources that are owned or controlled by NSCC. Scope 1 emission sources include: Combustion of fuels to heat our buildings (ie fuel oil, natural gas, propane); and, Combustion of fuels by NSCC owned vehicles. Scope 2 Emissions: Indirect emissions that are a consequence of activities that take place within the institutional boundaries, but occur at sources owned or controlled by another entity. These emission sources include: Purchased electricity; and, Purchased steam. ALL CAMPUSES 10

14 Annual Sustainability Report Scope 3 Emissions: Indirect emissions not covered in scope 2. Although future studies will include more Scope 3 emissions (such as commuting and solid waste disposal), this year s inventory will only include the Scope 3 Emission Air Travel. Of the emissions included in the new inventory, the pie chart below shows the breakdown of emission sources. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Metric Tonnes (MT) Steam, 1,083 Natural Gas, 1,341 Fleet Vehicles, 147 Air Travel, 296 Propane, 178 Oil, 4,228 Electricity, 18,895 Figure 6.2.4: Illustrates Greenhouse Gas Emissions for in metric tonnes (MT) As required in the STARS GHG Emissions inventory, the baseline year was 2005/06. As only five years of data currently exists, a trend line analysis was completed to establish the 2005/06 baseline. The graph on the next page shows the total GHG emissions for the past five years, plus the baseline year. ALL CAMPUSES 11

15 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report 35,000 TOTAL GHG 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10, /06 Baseline 2008/ / / /13 Figure 6.2.5: Illustrates Greenhouse Gas Emissions for 2008/09 to and 2005/06 Baseline GHG emissions have decreased by 3% since last year, 14% since 2008/09, and by 20% since the 2005/06 baseline year. It should be noted that the campus specific GHG data (presented in Section 7) does not include GHG emissions from vehicles or air travel Water Consumption (All Campuses) Figure illustrates the total water consumption for each campus in 2008/09 to 2012/13. m 3 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 1 m 3 = 1,000 Litres 1 m 2 = 10.7 SF (Square Feet) Total Water Consumption (m 3 ) 2008/09 to Campus 2008/09 (Total 137,533 m 3 ) Avg: 9,169 m /10 (Total 143,943 m 3 ) Avg: 9,596 m /11 (Total 131,834 m 3 ) Avg: 8,789 m 3 (Total 117,617 m 3 ) Avg: 7,841 m /13 (Total 106,165 m 3 ) Avg: 7,078 m 3 (Total 99,835 m 3 ) Avg: 6,656 m 3 Figure 6.3.6: 2008/09 to Water Consumption ALL CAMPUSES 12

16 Annual Sustainability Report As shown in Figure 6.3.6, in, all 13 campuses combined used a total of 99,835 m 3 of water. Since the previous year, this is a water saving of 6,329 m 3 (6%), and 37,698 m 3 (27%) since 2008/09. Due to recently identified technical problems with some campus water meters, water usage anomalies have been adjusted using statistical trend lines to reflect more realistic total water consumption Water Consumption Intensity (m 3 /m 2 /Yr) 2008/09 to m / / / /13 Figure 6.7: Illustrates Water Consumption (m 3 /m 2 ) for 2008/09 to The graph above presents the volume of water consumed per unit area of building. This calculation facilitates the comparison of water efficiency amongst the NSCC campuses Waste (All Campuses) In waste audits were completed at all NSCC campuses. The objectives of the waste audits were to: Determine composition and quantities of waste being generated; Measure the effectiveness of existing waste management systems; Identify areas for improving waste management systems; Collect baseline data for measuring the effectiveness of waste minimization strategies. ALL CAMPUSES 13

17 Annual Sustainability Report A Waste Diversion Rate (WDR) was calculated for each audited campus, which represents the portion of waste that is diverted away from the landfill, through recycling and composting. The findings can be summarized as follows: The WDRs ranged from a low of 42% (Marconi Campus) to a maximum of 86% (Lunenburg Campus). The average WDR for all NSCC Campuses in was 65%. The average WDR for all NSCC Campuses in was 68%. The average WDR for all NSCC Campuses in 2008/09 was 59%. The provincial average WDR is 42% 1. Another round of waste audits is being completed in 2014/ % Waste Diversion to 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% Average 68% 40% 30% 20% 10% Average 64% 0% Figure 6.4.8: Waste Diversion & 1 Statistics Canada, ALL CAMPUSES 14

18 Annual Sustainability Report 7. NSCC Performance Campus Specific 7.1. AKERLEY CAMPUS SUMMARY AKERLEY CAMPUS Table 7.1 SUMMARY Akerley Campus 2008/ / / / / / 14 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 31,541 31,704 30,698 29,930 29,610 28,385 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 1,225 4% Decrease Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 52,841 54,730 1,972 0% N/A Propane (BTU/sq ft) 11,552 8,078 8,553 10,715 5,035 1,442 Natural Gas (BTU/sq ft) 3,952 4,277 42,581 50,944 63,982 57,974 TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 99,887 98,789 83,804 91,589 98,627 87,801 Demand (kw) 9,101 9,153 8,995 8,989 9,149 8,712 GHG (Tonnes) 3,564 3,553 3,134 3,212 3,292 3,041 Water Use (m 3 ) 35,022 26,845 27,877 21,419 13,551 9,268 3,593 71% Decrease 3,156 10% Decrease 52, % Decrease 10,111 88% Decrease 6,007 9% Decrease 54,022 84% Increase 10,826 11% Decrease 437 5% Decrease 250 8% Decrease 4,283 32% Decrease 12,086 12% Decrease 389 4% Decrease AKERLEY CAMPUS % Decrease 25,754 74% Decrease Waste 41% 65% N/A N/A BOMABESt 72% 78% N/A N/A

19 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY AKERLEY CAMPUS 120, ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource Electrical Oil Propane Natural Gas Total Energy Energy Resource 2008/09 99,887 BTU/SF 2009/10 98,789 BTU/SF 2010/11 83,804 BTU/SF 91,589 BTU/SF 2012/13 98,627 BTU/SF 87,801 BTU/SF Figure 7.1.1: Energy Usage Akerley Campus 1, , Monthly Demand Power Consumption Month 2008/09 9,101 kw 2009/10 9,153 kw 2010/11 8,995 kw 8,989 kw 2012/13 9,149 kw 8,712 kw Figure 7.1.2: 2008/09 to Monthly Demand Power Consumption Akerley Campus AKERLEY CAMPUS 16

20 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS AKERLEY CAMPUS 4,000 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 3,564 3,553 3,500 3,000 3,134 3,212 3,292 3,041 2,500 2,000 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.1.3: 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Akerley Campus WATER AKERLEY CAMPUS Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 40,000 35,000 35,022 30,000 26,845 27,877 25,000 21,419 m 3 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 13,551 9, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.1.4: 2008/09 to Water Consumption Akerley Campus AKERLEY CAMPUS 17

21 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION AKERLEY CAMPUS A waste audit was completed at the Akerley Campus in. The results of that audit compared to previous audits are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 65% Waste diverted from landfill : 41% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Akerley Campus is 80%. Akerley Campus has an annual projected volume of 12 metric tonnes of waste and 23 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 49% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. Waste Diversion 90% 80% 80% 70% 65% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 41% 42% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Rate Figure 7.1.5: Waste Diversion Rate Akerley Campus 41% Provincial Average 9% AKERLEY CAMPUS 18

22 Annual Sustainability Report 7.2. AVC CENTRE OF GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE SUMMARY AVC COGS Table 7.2 SUMMARY AVC Centre of Geographic Science 2008/ / / / / / 14 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 31,550 29,823 29,050 23,184 21,972 21,971 Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 43,396 42,939 34,383 33,546 34,486 28,454 TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 74,946 72,762 63,433 56,730 56,458 50,424 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 1 0% Decrease 6,032 17% Decrease 6,033 11% Decrease Demand (kw) 1,496 1,475 1,534 1,271 1,302 1, % Increase GHG (Tonnes) Water Use (m 3 ) 2,948 3,922 1,743 1,623 1, % Decrease % Decrease 9,580 30% Decrease 14,942 34% Decrease 24,522 33% Decrease % Decrease % Decrease 2,138 73% Decrease Waste 76% 65% N/A N/A BOMABESt 65% 81% N/A N/A *Note: Due to malfunctioning water meter at COGS, water volume readings are showing inconsistencies. As further data becomes available, erroneous historical data will be adjusted using statistical trend lines. AVC CENTRE OF GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE 19

23 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY AVC COGS BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20, /09 74,946 BTU/SF 2009/10 72,762 BTU/SF 2010/11 63,433 BTU/SF 56,730 BTU/SF 2012/13 10,000 Electrical Oil Total Energy Energy Resource 56,458 BTU/SF 50,424 BTU/SF Figure 7.2.1: 2008/09 to Energy Usage AVC Centre of Geographic Science Monthly Demand Power Consumption 2008/09 1,496 kw 2009/10 1,475 kw 2010/11 1,534 kw 1,271 kw 2012/13 1,302 kw 1,353 kw Month Figure 7.2.2: 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption AVC Centre of Geographic Science AVC CENTRE OF GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE 20

24 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) AVC COGS Greenhouse Gas (GHG) / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.2.3: 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas AVC Centre of Geographic Science WATER AVC COGS Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 4,500 4,000 3,922 3,500 3,000 2,948 m 3 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 1,443 1,623 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.2.4: 2008/09 to Water Consumption AVC Centre of Geographic Science AVC CENTRE OF GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE 21

25 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION AVC COGS A waste audit was completed at the Annapolis Valley Campus Centre of Geographic Sciences in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 65% Waste diverted from landfill : 76% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the AVC COGS is 80%. AVC COGS has an annual projected volume of 0.7 metric tonnes of waste and 1.3 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 48% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. Waste Diversion 90% 80% 76% 80% 70% 65% 60% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure 7.2.5: Waste Diversion Rate AVC Centre of Geographic Science AVC CENTRE OF GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE 22

26 7.3 AVC MIDDLETON Annual Sustainability Report SUMMARY AVC MIDDLETON Table 7.3 SUMMARY AVC Middleton 2008/ / / / / / 14 Change from last year Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 27,031 24,616 20,778 18,798 17,122 17, % Increase Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 39,197 35,080 27,356 21,329 25,052 31,541 6,489 21% Increase Propane (BTU/sq ft) 2,379 2,425 2,558 2,238 3,917 2,218 1,699 43% Decrease TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 68,606 62,121 50,692 42,365 46,091 51,744 5,653 11% Increase Demand (kw) 2,346 2,323 2,203 2,003 1,817 1, % Increase Change since 2008/09 9,046 33% Decrease 7,656 20% Decrease 161 4% Decrease 16,862 25% Decrease % Decrease GHG (Tonnes) 1, % Increase % Decrease Water Use (m 3 ) ,671 1,374 1,442 1, % Increase % Increase Waste 68% 64% N/A N/A BOMABESt 68% 86% N/A N/A Note: Due to malfunctioning water meter at Middleton, water volume readings for 2008/09 and 2009/2010 are inaccurate. The meter has been repaired, and readings from and onwards are reliable. AVC MIDDLETON 23

27 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY AVC MIDDLETON 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource Electric Oil Propane Total Energy Energy Resource 2008/09 68,606 BTU/SF 2009/10 62,121 BTU/SF 2010/11 50,692 BTU/SF 42,365 BTU/SF 2012/13 46,091 BTU/SF 51,744 BTU/SF Figure 7.3.1: 2008/09 to Energy Usage AVC Middleton Monthly Demand Power Consumption 2008/09 2,346 kw 2009/10 2,323 kw 2010/11 2,203 kw 2,003 kw 2012/13 1,817 kw 1,950 kw Month Figure 7.3.2: 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption AVC Middleton AVC MIDDLETON 24

28 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) AVC MIDDLETON Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 1,200 1,000 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.3.3: 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas AVC Middleton WATER AVC MIDDLETON Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,671 1,374 1,442 1,551 1,200 m 3 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.3.4: 2008/09 to Water Consumption AVC Middleton *Note: Due to malfunctioning water meter at Middleton, water volume readings for 2008/09 and 2009/2010 are inaccurate. The meter has been repaired, and readings from and onwards are reliable. AVC MIDDLETON 25

29 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION AVC MIDDLETON A waste audit was completed at the Annapolis Valley Campus Middleton in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 64% Waste diverted from landfill : 68% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the AVC Middleton is 89%. AVC Middleton has an annual projected volume of 1.8 metric tonnes of waste and 3.2 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 78% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. Waste Diversion 100% 90% 89% 80% 70% 60% 68% 64% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure 5.3.5: Waste Diversion Rate AVC Middleton Campus AVC MIDDLETON 26

30 Annual Sustainability Report 7.4. BURRIDGE CAMPUS SUMMARY BURRIDGE CAMPUS Table 7.4 SUMMARY Burridge Campus 2008/ / / / / / 14 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 39,624 24,660 22,795 21,291 20,207 21,410 1,203 6% Increase 18,215 46% Decrease Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 33,354 33,404 25,208 27,606 30,532 39,270 8,739 22% Increase 5,917 18% Increase Propane (BTU/sq ft) % Decrease 9 1% Decrease TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 73,435 58,620 48,757 49,034 51,718 61,128 9,410 15% Increase 12,307 17% Decrease Demand (kw) 3,149 3,333 2,884 1, % Increase GHG (Tonnes) 1,707 1,175 1,039 1, , % Increase Water Use (m 3 ) 4,404 4,853 3,623 2,116 3,355 3,355 0% Increase 2,222 71% Decrease % Decrease 1,049 24% Decrease Waste 85% 79% N/A N/A BOMABESt 77% 82% N/A N/A BURRIDGE CAMPUS 27

31 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY BURRIDGE CAMPUS 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource 2008/09 73,435 BTU/SF 2009/10 58,620 BTU/SF 2010/11 48,757 BTU/SF 49,034 BTU/SF 2012/13 51,718 BTU/SF Electrical Oil Propane Total Energy 61,128 BTU/SF Energy Resource Figure 7.4.1: 2008/09 to Energy Usage Burridge Campus Monthly Demand Power Consumption 2008/09 3,149 kw 2009/10 2,913 kw 2010/11 2,884 kw 1,777 kw 2012/ kw 926 kw Month Figure 7.4.2: 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption Burridge Campus BURRIDGE CAMPUS 28

32 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) BURRIDGE CAMPUS 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 1,707 1,175 1,110 1,039 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.4.3: 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Burridge Campus WATER BURRIDGE CAMPUS Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 6,000 5,000 4,404 4,853 4,000 3,624 3,355 m 3 3,000 2,000 2,115 2,684 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.4.4: 2008/09 to Water Consumption Burridge Campus BURRIDGE CAMPUS 29

33 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION BURRIDGE CAMPUS A waste audit was completed at the Burridge Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 78% Waste diverted from landfill : 85% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Burridge Campus is 85%. Burridge Campus has an annual projected volume of 3.4 metric tonnes of waste and 13 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 30.2% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. Waste Diversion 90% 85% 85% 80% 79% 70% 60% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure 7.4.5: Waste Diversion Rate Burridge Campus BURRIDGE CAMPUS 30

34 7.5 CUMBERLAND CAMPUS Annual Sustainability Report SUMMARY CUMBERLAND CAMPUS Table 7.5 SUMMARY Cumberland Campus 2008/ / / / / / 14 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 25,901 24,754 24,611 25,901 28,131 28, % Increase 2,419 9% Increase Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 50,719 45,085 56,720 39,228 46,626 38,312 8,314 18% Decrease 12,408 24% Decrease TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 76,620 69,838 81,331 65,128 74,757 66,632 Demand (kw) 1,291 1,351 1,374 1,433 1,517 1,421 GHG (Tonnes) Water Use (m 3 ) 2,129 1,434 2,115 1,300 4,460 1,597 8,126 11% Decrease 9,988 13% Decrease 96 6% Decrease 131 9% Increase 23 5% Decrease 8 2% Decrease 2,863 64% Decrease % Decrease Waste 78% 58% N/A N/A BOMABESt 80% 82% N/A N/A CUMBERLAND CAMPUS 31

35 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY CUMBERLAND CAMPUS 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource Electrical Oil Total Energy Energy Resource 2008/09 76,620 BTU/SF 2009/10 69,838 BTU/SF 2010/11 81,331 BTU/SF 65,128 BTU/SF 2012/13 74,757 BTU/SF 66,632 BTU/SF Figure 7.5.1: 2008/09 to Energy Usage Cumberland Campus Monthly Demand Power Consumption /09 1,291 kw 2009/10 1,351 kw 2010/11 1,374 kw 1,433 kw 2012/13 1,517 kw 1,421 kw Month Figure 7.5.2: 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption Cumberland Campus CUMBERLAND CAMPUS 32

36 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) CUMBERLAND CAMPUS Greenhouse Gas (GHG) / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.5.3: 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Cumberland Campus WATER CUMBERLAND CAMPUS Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 5,000 4,500 4,460 4,000 3,500 3,000 m 3 2,500 2,000 1,500 2,129 1,434 2,115 1,301 1,597 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.5.4: 2008/09 to Water Consumption Cumberland Campus CUMBERLAND CAMPUS 33

37 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION CUMBERLAND CAMPUS A waste audit was completed at the Cumberland Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 58% Waste diverted from landfill : 59% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Cumberland Campus is 64%. Cumberland Campus has an annual projected volume of 7 metric tonnes of waste and 9.6 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 18% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. 100% Waste Diversion 90% 80% 70% 60% 59% 58% 64% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure 7.5.5: Waste Diversion Rate Cumberland Campus CUMBERLAND CAMPUS 34

38 Annual Sustainability Report 7.6 INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Table 7.6 SUMMARY Institute of Technology 2008/ / / / / / 14 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 31,549 32,752 33,311 34,926 36,297 37,748 1,451 4% Increase 6,199 17% Increase Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 40,449 43,317 29,004 1,400 0% Increase Propane (BTU/sq ft) % Increase Natural Gas (BTU/sq ft) 19,440 30,021 29,967 TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 72,789 76,578 62,862 56,306 66,318 68,035 1,717 3% Increase 40, % Decrease % Decrease 54 0% Decrease 29, % Increase 4,754 7% Decrease Demand (kw) 8,087 7,942 7,605 8,267 8,615 8, % Increase 721 8% Increase GHG (Tonnes) 2,771 2,893 2,697 2,630 2,840 2, % Increase 170 6% Increase Water Use (m 3 ) 11,054 11,709 9,298 7,695 9,025 8, % Decrease 2,509 23% Decrease Waste 58% 67% N/A N/A BOMABESt 75% 86% N/A N/A INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS 35

39 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource Electrical Oil Propane Natural Gas Total Energy Energy Resource 2008/09 72,789 BTU/SF 2009/10 76,578 BTU/SF 2010/11 62,862 BTU/SF 56,306 BTU/SF 2012/13 66,318 BTU/SF 89,684 BTU/SF Figure 7.6.1: 2008/09 to Energy Usage Institute of Technology 1, Monthly Demand Power Consumption 2008/09 8,087 kw 2009/10 7,942 kw 2010/11 7,605 kw 8,267 kw 2012/13 8,615 kw 8,808 kw Month Figure 7.6.2: 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption Institute of Technology INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS 36

40 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 3,100 2,900 2,700 2,771 2,893 2,697 2,630 2,840 2,941 2,500 2,300 2,100 1,900 1,700 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.6.3: 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Institute of Technology Campus WATER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 14,000 12,000 11,054 11,709 10,000 8,000 9,298 7,695 9,025 8,545 m 3 6,000 4,000 2, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.6.4: 2008/09 to Water Consumption Institute of Technology INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS 37

41 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY A waste audit was completed at the Institute of Technology Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 67% Waste diverted from landfill : 58% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Institute of Technology Campus is 83%. Institute of Technology Campus has an annual projected volume of metric tonnes of waste and 26.4 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 56% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. 100% Waste Diversion 90% 83% 80% 70% 67% 60% 58% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure 7.6.5: Waste Diversion Rate Institute of Technology INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS 38

42 Annual Sustainability Report 7.7 KINGSTEC CAMPUS SUMMARY KINGSTEC CAMPUS Table 7.7 SUMMARY Kingstec Campus 2008/ / / / / / 14 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 29,651 25,714 24,162 23,253 21,828 22, % Increase 7,270 25% Decrease Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 48,240 31,821 33,266 33,033 39,255 44,207 4,952 11% Increase 4,032 8% Decrease Propane (BTU/sq ft) 8,214 6,912 4,503 7,196 6,276 7,882 1,606 20% Increase 332 4% Decrease TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 86,104 64,447 61,932 63,482 67,359 74,470 7,111 10% Increase 11,634 14% Decrease Demand (kw) 5,058 4,822 4,846 4,841 4,642 4, % Increase 113 2% Decrease GHG (Tonnes) 2,102 1,701 1,516 1,600 1,594 1, % Increase % Decrease Water Use (m 3 ) 10,706 12,384 7,848 5,515 6,106 5, % Decrease 5,303 50% Decrease Waste 85% 61% N/A N/A BOMABESt 74% 80% N/A N/A KINGSTEC CAMPUS 39

43 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY KINGSTEC CAMPUS 100,000 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource Electrical Oil Propane Total Energy Energy Resource 2008/09 86,104 BTU/SF 2009/10 64,447 BTU/SF 2010/11 61,932 BTU/SF 63,482 BTU/SF 2012/13 67,359 BTU/SF 74,470 BTU/SF Figure 7.7.1: 2008/09 to Energy Usage Kingstec Campus Monthly Demand Power Consumption Month 2008/09 5,058 kw 2009/10 4,822 kw 2010/11 4,846 kw 4,841 kw 2012/13 4,642 kw 4,945 kw Figure 7.7.2: 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption Kingstec Campus KINGSTEC CAMPUS 40

44 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) KINGSTEC CAMPUS Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 2,500 2,102 2,000 1,701 1,615 1,600 1,594 1,699 1,500 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.7.3: 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Kingstec Campus WATER KINGSTEC CAMPUS Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 14,000 12,000 10,000 10,706 12,384 m 3 8,000 6,000 7,848 5,515 6,106 5,403 4,000 2, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.7.4: 2008/09 to Water Consumption Kingstec Campus KINGSTEC CAMPUS 41

45 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION KINGSTEC CAMPUS A waste audit was completed at the Kingstec Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 61% Waste diverted from landfill : 84% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Kingstec Campus is 85%. Kingstec Campus has an annual projected volume of 8.3 metric tonnes of waste and 13.1 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 10% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. Waste Diversion 90% 80% 85% 85% 70% 60% 61% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure 7.7.5: 2008/09 to Waste Diversion Rate Kingstec Campus KINGSTEC CAMPUS 42

46 Annual Sustainability Report 7.8 LUNENBURG CAMPUS SUMMARY LUNENBURG CAMPUS Table 7.8 SUMMARY Lunenburg Campus 2008/ / / / / / 14 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 31,640 28,121 28,476 26,158 26,238 25,232 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 1,005 4% Decrease 6,408 20% Decrease Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 48,629 41,111 38,606 34,602 30,869 39,721 8,852 22% Increase 8,908 18% Decrease TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 80,269 69,232 67,082 60,761 57,107 64,953 7,847 12% Increase 15,316 19% Decrease Demand (kw) 4,260 4,181 4,358 3,899 3,999 4, % Increase 197 5% Decrease GHG (Tonnes) 1,541 1,351 1,342 1,226 1,196 1, % Increase % Decrease Water Use (m 3 ) 7,874 10,998 8,711 5,848 5,342 5, % Decrease 2,862 36% Decrease Waste 74% 86% N/A N/A BOMABESt 79% 82% N/A N/A LUNENBURG CAMPUS 41

47 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY LUNENBURG CAMPUS BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 Electrical Oil Total Energy Energy Resource 2008/09 80,269 BTU/SF 2009/10 69,232 BTU/SF 2010/11 67,082 BTU/SF 60,761 BTU/SF 2012/13 57,107 BTU/SF 64,953 BTU/SF Figure 7.8.1: 2008/09 to Energy Usage Lunenburg Campus Monthly Demand Power Consumption /09 4,260 kw /10 4,181 kw 2010/11 4,358 kw 3,899 kw 2012/13 3,999 kw 4,063 kw Month Figure 7.8.2: 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption Lunenburg Campus LUNENBURG CAMPUS 42

48 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) LUNENBURG CAMPUS Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, ,541 1,351 1,342 1,226 1,196 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.8.3: 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Lunenburg Campus WATER LUNENBURG CAMPUS Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 12,000 10,998 10,000 8,000 7,874 8,711 m 3 6,000 5,848 5,342 5,012 4,000 2, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.8.4: 2008/09 to Water Consumption Lunenburg Campus LUNENBURG CAMPUS 43

49 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION LUNENBURG CAMPUS A waste audit was completed at the Lunenburg Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 86% Waste diverted from landfill : 74% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Lunenburg Campus is 94%. Lunenburg Campus has an annual projected volume of 7.2 metric tonnes of waste and 20.8 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 63% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. Waste Diversion 100% 94% 90% 86% 80% 74% 70% 60% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure 7.8.5: 2008/09 to Waste Diversion Rate Lunenburg Campus LUNENBURG CAMPUS 44

50 7.9 MARCONI CAMPUS & CBE Annual Sustainability Report SUMMARY MARCONI CAMPUS & CBE Table 7.9 SUMMARY Marconi 2008/ / / / / / 14 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 44,107 43,226 42,625 43,199 36,555 37, % Increase Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 22,051 18,230 21,361 24,777 19,764 18,343 TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 66,158 61,456 63,985 67,976 56,319 55,541 1,421 7% Decrease 778 1% Decrease 6,909 16% Decrease 3,708 17% Decrease 10,617 16% Decrease Demand (kw) 8,073 7,915 7,602 7,720 8,724 8, % N/A 641 7% Increase GHG (Tonnes) 2,467 2,376 2,384 2,355 2,444 2, % Increase 5 0% Decrease Water Use (m 3 ) 12,384 14,536 13,640 13,640 14,268 2,366 11,902 83% Decrease 10,018 70% Decrease Waste N/A N/A BOMABESt 85% 85% N/A N/A BOMABESt CBE 90% N/A N/A Note: Due to erroneous water readings, the consumption from to has been calculated using statistical trendlines. MARCONI CAMPUS & CBE 45

51 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY MARCONI CAMPUS & CBE 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource Electrical Oil Total Energy Energy Resource 2008/09 66,158 BTU/SF 2009/10 61,456 BTU/SF 2010/11 63,985 BTU/SF 67,976 BTU/SF 2012/13 56,319 BTU/SF 55,541 BTU/SF Figure 7.9.1: 2008/09 to Energy Usage Marconi Campus & CBE 1, , Monthly Demand Power Consumption 2008/09 8,073 kw 2009/10 7,915 kw 2010/11 7,602 kw 7,720 kw 2012/13 8,724 kw 8,714 kw Month Figure 7.9.2: 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption Marconi Campus & CBE MARCONI CAMPUS & CBE 46

52 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) MARCONI CAMPUS & CBE Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 2,600 2,500 2,400 2,300 2,200 2,100 2,000 1,900 1,800 1,700 1,600 1,500 2,467 2,444 2,461 2,376 2,384 2, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.9.3: 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Marconi Campus & CBE WATER MARCONI CAMPUS & CBE Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 17,000 15,000 14,536 13,640 13,640 14,268 14,555 13,000 12,384 m 3 11,000 9,000 7,000 5, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure 7.9.4: 2008/09 to Water Consumption Marconi Campus & CBE Note Water totals for 2012/13 were adjusted using a statistical trend line from previous years. MARCONI CAMPUS & CBE 47

53 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION MARCONI CAMPUS & CBE A waste audit was completed at the Marconi Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 42% Waste diverted from landfill : 52% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Marconi Campus is 79%. Marconi Campus has an annual projected volume of 24.3 metric tonnes of waste and 11.6 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 65% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. 100% 90% Waste Diversion 80% 79% 70% 60% 52% 50% 42% 42% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure 7.9.5: 2008/09 to Waste Diversion Rate Marconi Campus & CBE MARCONI CAMPUS & CBE 48

54 Annual Sustainability Report 7.10 PICTOU CAMPUS SUMMARY PICTOU CAMPUS Table 7.10 SUMMARY Pictou Campus 2008/ / / / / / 14 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 38,781 41,662 36,371 36,591 33,838 32,572 1,266 4% Decrease 6,209 16% Decrease Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 69,045 63,340 52,519 61,460 57,925 58, % Increase 10,459 15% Decrease TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 107, ,002 88,891 98,052 91,763 91, % Decrease 16,668 15% Decrease Demand (kw) 5,827 5,554 5,050 5,305 5,415 5, % Increase 373 6% Decrease GHG (Tonnes) 2,013 2,066 1,779 1,866 1,736 1,696 Water Use (m 3 ) 6,380 14,516 13,600 13,600 6,179 5, % Decrease % Decrease 1,169 19% Decrease 1,370 21% Decrease Waste 63% 46% N/A N/A BOMABESt 80% 80% N/A N/A PICTOU CAMPUS 49

55 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY PICTOU CAMPUS 120,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource 100, /09 107,826 BTU/SF 80, /10 105,002 BTU/SF 60,000 40,000 20,000 Electrical Oil Total Energy Energy Resource 2010/11 88,891 BTU/SF 98,052 BTU/SF 2012/13 91,763 BTU/SF 91,158 BTU/SF Figure : 2008/09 to Energy Usage Pictou Campus Monthly Demand Power Consumption 1, , /09 5,827 kw 2009/10 5,554 kw /11 5,050 kw ,305 kw /13 5,415 kw 5,454 kw Month Figure : 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption Pictou Campus PICTOU CAMPUS 50

56 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) PICTOU CAMPUS 2,500 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 2,000 2,013 2,066 1,779 1,866 1,736 1,696 1,500 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Pictou Campus WATER PICTOU CAMPUS Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 14,516 13,600 13,600 m 3 8,000 6,000 6,380 6,179 5,010 4,000 2, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Water Consumption Pictou Campus PICTOU CAMPUS 51

57 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION PICTOU CAMPUS A waste audit was completed at the Pictou Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 46% Waste diverted from landfill : 63% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Pictou Campus is 75%. Pictou Campus has an annual projected volume of 8 metric tonnes of waste and 6.8 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 55% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. Waste Diversion 80% 75% 70% 63% 60% 50% 46% 42% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure : Waste Diversion Rate Pictou Campus PICTOU CAMPUS 52

58 Annual Sustainability Report 7.11 SCHOOL OF FISHERIES 1 SUMMARY SCHOOL OF FISHERIES Table 7.11 SUMMARY School of Fisheries 2008/ / / / / / 14 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 37,827 38,410 23,288 23,005 25,937 22,751 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 3,186 12% Decrease Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 73,158 61,973 83,344 57,984 63,078 66,933 3,855 6% Increase TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 110, , ,632 80,989 89,016 89, % Increase Demand (kw) GHG (Tonnes) % Decrease 17 5% Decrease Water Use (m 3 ) % Increase 15,076 40% Decrease 6,224 9% Decrease 21,301 19% Decrease 92 20% Decrease % Decrease % Decrease Waste 66% 81% N/A N/A BOMABESt 65% 76% N/A N/A 1 The School of Fisheries Pool is not included in this report. SCHOOL OF FISHERIES 53

59 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY SCHOOL OF FISHERIES 120, ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource Electrical Oil Total Energy Energy Resource 2008/09 110,985 BTU/SF 2009/10 100,383 BTU/SF 2010/11 106,632 BTU/SF 80,989 BTU/SF 2012/13 89,016 BTU/SF 89,684 BTU/SF Figure : 2008/09 to Energy Usage School of Fisheries Monthly Demand Power Consumption 2008/ kw 2009/ kw 2010/ kw 380 kw 2012/ kw 331 kw Month Figure : 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption School of Fisheries SCHOOL OF FISHERIES 54

60 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) SCHOOL OF FISHERIES Greenhouse Gas (GHG) / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas School of Fisheries WATER SCHOOL OF FISHERIES 600 Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) m / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Water Consumption School of Fisheries SCHOOL OF FISHERIES 55

61 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION SCHOOL OF FISHERIES A waste audit was completed at the School of Fisheries Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 81% Waste diverted from landfill : 66% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the School of Fisheries Campus is 84%. School of Fisheries Campus has an annual projected volume of 0.1 metric tonnes of waste and 0.5 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 20.7% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. Waste Diversion 90% 80% 81% 84% 70% 66% 60% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure : Waste Diversion Rate School of Fisheries SCHOOL OF FISHERIES 56

62 Annual Sustainability Report 7.12 SHELBURNE CAMPUS SUMMARY SHELBURNE CAMPUS Table 7.12 SUMMARY Shelburne Campus 2008/ / / /13 Change from last year Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 20,172 18,087 17,436 16,458 13,291 16,976 3,684 22%Increase Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 37,511 30,861 21,690 22,237 26,115 27,268 1,153 4%Increase TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 57,682 48,948 39,126 38,695 39,406 44,244 4,838 11%Increase Change since 2008/09 3,196 16%Decrease 10,243 27%Decrease 13,439 23%Decrease Demand (kw) %Increase 22 3%Increase GHG (Tonnes) %Increase 73 19%Decrease Water Use (m 3 ) %Increase %Increase Waste 76% 80% N/A N/A BOMABESt 68% 83% N/A N/A SHELBURNE CAMPUS 57

63 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY SHELBURNE CAMPUS BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource 70,000 60, /09 57,682 BTU/SF 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 Electrical Oil Total Energy Energy Resource 2009/10 48,948 BTU/SF 2010/11 39,126 BTU/SF 38,695BTU/SF 2012/13 39,406 BTU/SF 44,244 BTU/SF Figure : 2008/09 to Energy Usage Shelburne Campus Monthly Demand Power Consumption / kw 2009/ kw 2010/ kw kw / kw 896 kw Month Figure : 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption Shelburne Campus SHELBURNE CAMPUS 58

64 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) SHELBURNE CAMPUS Greenhouse Gas (GHG) / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Shelburne Campus WATER SHELBURNE CAMPUS Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) m / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Water Consumption Shelburne Campus SHELBURNE CAMPUS 59

65 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION SHELBURNE CAMPUS A waste audit was completed at the Shelburne Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 80% Waste diverted from landfill : 76% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Shelburne Campus is 80%. Shelburne Campus has an annual projected volume of 0.9 metric tonnes of waste and 3.8 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 1% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. 90% Waste Diversion 80% 76% 80% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure : Waste Diversion Rate Shelburne Campus SHELBURNE CAMPUS 60

66 7.13 STRAIT AREA CAMPUS Annual Sustainability Report SUMMARY STRAIT AREA CAMPUS Table 7.13 SUMMARY Strait Area Campus 2008/ / / / / / 14 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 46,481 46,547 46,391 44,567 37,400 30,125 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 7,275 19% Decrease 16,356 35% Decrease Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 55,490 53,411 55,109 48,218 52,752 60,894 8,142 13% Increase 5,403 10% Increase Propane (BTU/sq ft) 880 1, % Increase 1, % Increase TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 101,971 99, ,499 92,785 91,032 92,543 1,511 2% Increase Demand (kw) 6,844 6,665 6,805 6,410 5,939 5,437 GHG (Tonnes) 2,515 2,496 2,507 2,360 2,116 1,902 Water Use (m 3 ) 3,475 2,329 1,642 2,767 2,989 2, % Decrease % Decrease % Decrease 9,428 9% Decrease 1,407 21% Decrease % Decrease 1,151 33% Decrease Waste 74% 54% N/A N/A BOMABESt 78% 82% N/A N/A STRAIT AREA CAMPUS 61

67 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY STRAIT AREA CAMPUS 120, ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource Electrical Oil Propane Total Energy Energy Resource 2008/09 101,971 BTU/SF 2009/10 99,958 BTU/SF 2010/11 101,499 BTU/SF 92,785 BTU/SF 2012/13 91,032 BTU/SF Figure : 2008/09 to Energy Usage Strait Area Campus Monthly Demand Power Consumption 2008/09 6,844 kw 2009/10 6,665 kw 2010/11 6,805 kw 6,410 kw 2012/13 5,939 kw 5,437 kw Month Figure : 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption Strait Area Campus STRAIT AREA CAMPUS 62

68 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) STRAIT AREA CAMPUS Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 3,000 2,500 2,000 2,515 2,496 2,507 2,360 2,116 1,902 1,500 1, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Strait Area Campus WATER STRAIT AREA CAMPUS Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 4,000 3,500 3,000 3,475 2,766 2,989 2,500 2,329 2,324 m 3 2,000 1,500 1, , / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Water Consumption Strait Area Campus STRAIT AREA CAMPUS 63

69 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION STRAIT AREA CAMPUS A waste audit was completed at the Strait Area Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 54% Waste diverted from landfill : 74% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Strait Area Campus is 79%. Strait Area Campus has an annual projected volume of 5.6 metric tonnes of waste and 6.5 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 57% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. 90% Waste Diversion 80% 70% 74% 79% 60% 54% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure : Waste Diversion Rate Strait Area Campus STRAIT AREA CAMPUS 64

70 Annual Sustainability Report 7.14 TRURO CAMPUS SUMMARY TRURO CAMPUS Table 7.14 SUMMARY Truro Campus 2008/ / / / / / 14 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 33,690 31,919 31,060 29,975 28,233 21,590 Fuel Oil (BTU/sq ft) 72,804 65,430 69,839 65,810 63,444 61,966 Change from last year Change since 2008/09 6,643 24% Decrease 1,478 2% Decrease Propane (BTU/sq ft) 1,278 1,480 1,716 1,016 1,210 1, % Increase TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 107,772 98, ,614 96,801 91,677 84,766 Demand (kw) 6,099 5,965 5,936 5,428 5,318 4,450 GHG (Tonnes) 3,248 3,027 3,045 2,904 2,743 2,323 6,911 8% Decrease % Decrease % Decrease 12,100 36% Decrease 10,838 15% Decrease 68 5% Decrease 23,006 21% Decrease 1,649 27% Decrease % Decrease Water Use (m 3 ) 15,322 15,064 14,806 14,548 14,290 15,400 1,110 7% Increase 78 1% Increase Waste 69% 75% N/A N/A BOMABESt 73% 75% N/A N/A TRURO CAMPUS 65

71 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY TRURO CAMPUS 120, ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource Electrical Oil Propane Total Energy Energy Resource 2008/09 107,772 BTU/SF 2009/10 98,829 BTU/SF 2010/11 102,614 BTU/SF 96,801 BTU/SF 2012/13 91,677 BTU/SF 84,766 BTU/SF Figure : 2008/09 to Energy Usage Truro Campus Monthly Demand Power Consumption 2008/09 6,099 kw 2009/10 5,965 kw 2010/11 5,936 kw 5,428 kw 2012/13 5,318 kw 4,450 kw Month Figure : 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption Truro Campus TRURO CAMPUS 66

72 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) TRURO CAMPUS Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 3,500 3,000 3,248 3,027 3,045 2,904 2,743 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, , / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Truro Campus WATER TRURO CAMPUS Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 15,322 15,064 14,806 14,548 14,290 15,400 m 3 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Water Consumption Truro Campus 1 1 It should be noted that 2008/09 have been extrapolated using statistical trend lines as the Town of Truro was not receiving accurate numbers due to an issue with pipe sizing. TRURO CAMPUS 67

73 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION TRURO CAMPUS A waste audit was completed at the Truro Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 75% Waste diverted from landfill : 69% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Truro Campus is 91%. Truro Campus has an annual projected volume of 5.3 metric tonnes of waste and 15.8 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 66% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. Waste Diversion 100% 90% 91% 80% 70% 60% 69% 75% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure : Waste Diversion Rate Truro Campus TRURO CAMPUS 68

74 Annual Sustainability Report 7.15 WATERFRONT CAMPUS SUMMARY WATERFRONT CAMPUS Table 7.15 SUMMARY Waterfront Campus 2008/ / / / / / 14 Electricity (BTU/sq ft) 51,823 51,952 52,352 45,780 41,356 40,490 Change from last year 866 2% Decrease Steam (BTU/sq ft) 28,819 24,402 28,819 19,852 20,619 23,139 2,520 11% Increase TOTAL Energy (BTU/sq ft) 80,642 76,354 81,170 65,633 61,974 63,629 1,654 3% Increase Change since 2008/09 11,333 22% Decrease 5,680 20% Decrease 17,013 21% Decrease Demand (kw) 10,845 10,666 11,339 14,807 12,883 13, % Increase 2,672 21% Increase GHG (Tonnes) 4,684 4,543 4,722 5,433 5,034 5, % Increase 382 8% Increase Water Use (m 3 ) 24,000 23,779 24,364 25,296 23,154 26,035 2,881 11% Increase 2,035 8% Increase Waste 76% 52% N/A N/A BOMABESt 93% 93% N/A N/A WATERFRONT CAMPUS 69

75 kw BTU/SF Annual Sustainability Report ENERGY WATERFRONT CAMPUS 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 BTU/SqFt by Energy Resource Electrical Steam Total Energy Energy Resource 2008/09 80,642 BTU/SF 2009/10 76,354 BTU/SF 2010/11 81,171 BTU/SF 65,633 BTU/SF 2012/13 61,974 BTU/SF 63,629 BTU/SF Figure : 2008/09 to Energy Usage Waterfront Campus 2, , , , , , Monthly Demand Power Consumption 2008/09 10,845 kw 2009/10 10,666 kw 2010/11 11,339 kw 14,807 kw 2012/13 12,883 kw 13,517 kw Month Figure : 2008/09 to Demand Power Consumption Waterfront Campus WATERFRONT CAMPUS 70

76 Metric Tonnes Annual Sustainability Report GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) WATERFRONT CAMPUS & CBE Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 6,000 5,500 5,000 4,500 4,684 4,543 4,722 5,433 5,034 5,066 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Greenhouse Gas Waterfront Campus WATER WATERFRONT CAMPUS & CBE Annual Water Consumption (m 3 ) m 3 28,000 26,000 24,000 22,000 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 26,035 25,296 24,000 23,779 24,364 23, / / / /13 Fiscal Year Figure : 2008/09 to Water Consumption Waterfront Campus WATERFRONT CAMPUS 71

77 Annual Sustainability Report WASTE DIVERSION WATERFRONT CAMPUS & CBE A waste audit was completed at the Waterfront & CBE Campus in. The results of that audit are as follows: Waste diverted from landfill : 52% Waste diverted from landfill : 76% Provincial Average waste diversion: 42% Based on the facilities available in this region, the optimal waste diversion rate for the Waterfront & CBE Campus is 82%. Waterfront & CBE Campus has an annual projected volume of 38.5 metric tonnes of waste and 42 metric tonnes of recyclables/organics. 64% of the waste that went to the landfill could have been diverted through recycling programs. Waste Diversion 90% 80% 76% 82% 70% 60% 52% 50% 42% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Diversion Rate Diversion Rate Optimum Diversion Rate Provincial Average Figure : Waste Diversion Rate Waterfront Campus WATERFRONT CAMPUS 72

78 Annual Sustainability Report 8. NSCC Goals and Sustainability Action Plan, 2014/15 and Beyond Facilities Management is committed to making sustainability a core aspect of how we do business. The sustainability performance of the College and associated infrastructure will be measured on an ongoing basis, and goals will be set and reviewed annually to foster a culture of continual improvement. The process of ongoing measurement assists Facilities Management in recognizing opportunities to operate buildings more efficiently. Additionally, this process helps identify requirements for infrastructure upgrades and provides information in assessing the associated business cases and payback periods. A significant factor in optimizing the performance of our buildings is behavioral change. Facilities Management will endeavor to manage this aspect through communications and encouraging engagement within the NSCC community. The following sections outline goals and action plans with the various aspects of Facility Management s sustainability agenda. 8.1 GOALS IN REVIEW The 2012/13 Annual Sustainability Report included a set of goals for this reporting period (). Below is a list of those goals, together with a review of actual performance data. Aspect Goal for Actual Result for Did we meet the goal? Energy Intensity Water 2% reduction (from levels). 6% reduction (from levels) 1% increase No. This variance from the goal is attributed to a much colder winter than previous year, and major renovations (namely, Akerley). Overall, an Energy Intensity reduction of 17% has been achieved since 2008/09. 15% reduction Yes, goal was met and exceeded. Waste Continue to maintain and improve waste management system. 65% Waste Diversion Rate Yes. System improvements have been implemented, such as new signage. Audit is underway for 2014/15. 73

79 Annual Sustainability Report Aspect Goal for Actual Result for Did we meet the goal? Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 15% reduction (from 2005/06) 21% reduction Yes. Goal was met and exceeded. Environmental Certifications Engage in STARS Certification System. Achieved STARS Gold certified. Yes. Goal was met and exceeded. Become STARS Silver certified. Policy Obtain Board approval of new Sustainability Policy. Implement Policy Policy was approved in Dec Yes. Deferred Maintenance Reduce deferred maintenance by 6% from levels. Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) data from 2012/13 was inaccurate. No. Facilities is in the process of updating FCAs to ensure reliable baseline data is available for 2014/15. As shown in the table above, goals set out for were achieved, with the exception of energy reduction and deferred maintenance. As indicated, the winter was significantly colder than previous years. Additionally, major renovations at some campuses significantly reduced the energy efficiencies. 74

80 8.2 GOALS 2014/15 AND BEYOND Annual Sustainability Report Energy Given the College s 222,721 m 2 (2,297,350 sq ft) of building space across 13 campuses, our energy consumption has a significant environmental impact. Through infrastructure upgrades, implementation of innovative technologies, education and behavioral changes we are able to have significant influences on this aspect of our environmental performance. Goal 2014/15: 4% Reduction (from 2011/2012 levels) Goal 2015/16: Maintain 2014/15 levels Goal 2016/17: Maintain 2014/15 levels Water NSCC has developed and implemented a water management plan at each campus. These plans were designed to facilitate a common sense approach to water use reduction. The plans include the phase out of inefficient water fixtures and appliances, installation of separate water meters to monitor the usage of individual areas or tenants, and protocols for increasing awareness. Goal 2014/15: 8% Reduction (from levels) Goal 2015/16: Maintain 2014/15 levels Goal 2016/17: Maintain 2014/15 levels Waste Waste diversion is a key component of effective and sustainable waste management. Currently, the average waste diversion rate in Nova Scotia is 42% 1. In 2008/09 NSCC completed a comprehensive waste audit of all campuses, and established an overall diversion rate of 59%. In and College wide third party waste audits were completed, and based on these audits the average diversion rate for all campuses was 68% and 65% respectively. Goal 2014/15: Increase overall waste diversion rate to 75% Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions The emissions of the greenhouse gas Carbon Dioxide (CO 2) from the College have been measured since 2008/09. Using statistical trend line data, a baseline year of 2005/06 has been established at 32,944 metric tonnes of CO 2. Since this baseline year, NSCC has reduced Carbon Dioxide emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 21%. Goal 2014/15: 20% reduction of GHG emissions (from 2005/2006 levels) Goal 2015/16: Maintain 2014/15 levels 1 Statistics Canada,

81 Annual Sustainability Report Sustainability Certification STARS The Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS), as administered through the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) is a tool utilized by institutions across North America for the measurement and management of campus sustainability. NSCC became STARS Gold certified in December As it is a threeyear recertification cycle, NSCC will be due for recertification in December Goal 2016/17: Recertify for STARS by December Improve score to 75 points (from existing 67.43). BOMA BESt BOMA BESt is currently the platform used for the management of our environmental performance, and providing a measurement benchmark. All campuses were BOMA BESt certified in 2008/09, and then were recertified in. In 2008/09 the average BOMA BESt score was 75%. Through recertification in 2012, the average score was improved to 83%. Goal 2015: Maintain or improve all BOMA BESt scores in the next recertification cycle (2015) Policy A new Sustainability Policy was approved by the Board in December Within this Policy, Action items have been set forth to support the continued improvement of sustainability performance. Goal 2014/15: Continue to implement policy. Review and present to Board in December Communications/Engagement In order to optimize the sustainability performance of NSCC, it is essential that the NSCC Community participate in supporting initiatives. For that reason, Facilities Management will ensure that sustainability initiatives are communicated to the campuses. Regular communication will allow all those who use our buildings the opportunity to be engaged in the Sustainability Action Plan. Goal Ongoing: Complete Annual Sustainability Report, and promote both internally and externally. Promote sustainability activities through regular newsletters (minimum 3 newsletters/year). Facility Management to support and actively engage Sustainability Committees. Maintain NSCC Sustainability website. Optimize opportunities to promote sustainability to NSCC Faculty and staff (e.g., through presentations, media, posters, building design/operations etc.). 76

82 Annual Sustainability Report Facility Condition Assessments/Deferred Maintenance In order to provide NSCC a safe and healthy work environment, and to operate our buildings in an efficient and sustainable manner, it is important that deferred maintenance be closely monitored and managed. Dealing with deferred maintenance items in a timely fashion will facilitate a reduction in long term costs, and efficient building operations. Facilities Management is currently completing comprehensive Facilities Condition Assessments (FCAs) of each campus. Information from FCAs will be managed through the VFA Facility Management software platform. Once VFAs have been populated, a College wide Capital Plan will be developed. The Capital Plan will include deferred maintenance targets, and the cash flow required to meet these targets. Goal 2014/15: Goal 2015/16: Goal 2016/17: Complete detailed Facility Condition Assessments of each campus and develop Capital Plan. Maintain Capital Plan. Maintain Capital Plan. 77

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