Energy
Introduction
For most institutions, energy consumption is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, which cause global climate change. Implementing conservation measures and switching to renewable sources of energy can help institutions save money and protect them from utility rate volatility. Renewable energy may be generated locally and allow campuses to support local economic development. Furthermore, institutions can help shape markets by creating demand for cleaner, renewable sources of energy.
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1.2 MW Solar Parking Canopies and Roofs (5 Arrays)
- Stockton University (NJ)
Parking canopies (2: 846 kW Lots 7a/ 7b). Roofs (3: 319 kW Recreation Center, 26 kW F Wing, 12 kW Arts & Sciences Building). .The College was awarded $3,464,599 from …
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1.2 MW Solar Field
- Colorado State University, Pueblo (CO)
The University became home to one of the largest solar power systems on a campus anywhere in the nation thanks to a partnership with BP Solar and Black Hills Energy …
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1.2 MW Solar Parking Canopies
- East Los Angeles College (CA)
- Chevron Energy Solutions (CA)
- FSL Solar
East Los Angeles College constructed a 1 megawatt solar photovoltaic system in the northwest campus parking lot in 2008. The system is a carport farm that consists of seven steel …
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1.2 MW Solar Arrays (Multiple Rooftops and Canopies)
- University of California, San Diego (CA)
- Borrego Solar (MA)
UCSD’s system consists of 7,290 Kyocera solar modules that are mounted on the Hopkins Parking Structure, Campus Services Complex (CSC), Price Center Buildings 1-4, Gilman Parking Structure, Birch Aquarium, Engineering …
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1.2 MW Rooftop Solar Energy System
- California Institute of Technology (CA)
- Suntech Power (CA)
- Perpetual Energy Systems (CA)
Caltech unveiled a new 1.1-megawatt solar energy system that will help the campus meet its goal of reaching 1.3 megawatts by 2010 - and stay ahead of the curve in …
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1.2 MW Solar Field
- Napa Valley College (CA)
- PowerLight Corporation (CA)
The 1.2 megawatt photovoltaic system will provide power to meet 40 percent of the electricity needs on campus. The solar array has 5,600 panels covering 6.5 acres of flood plain …
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1.1 MW Solar Field (8 Acres)
- University of Toledo (OH)
- Constellation Energy (MD)
Constellation Energy installed a 1.12 megawatt solar system and 84 kW wind system at the University of Toledo’s Scott Park Campus of Energy and Innovation in Toledo, Ohio. The campus …
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1.1 MW Solar Parking Canopies
- California State University, Fresno (CA)
- Chevron Energy Solutions (CA)
- FSL Solar
A photovoltaic solar parking structure recently completed in partnership with Chevron Energy Solutions provides covered parking with a solar PV roof. The structure covers 722 parking spaces on 5.5 acres …
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1.1 MW Solar Canopy System
- Bakersfield College (CA)
- SunPower Corp (CA)
Kern Community College District and SunPower Corp. dedicated a 1.1-megawatt solar power system at Bakersfield College. The system is expected to supply approximately one-third of the college's electricity demand, due …
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1.1 MW Solar Parking Canopies
- Las Positas College (CA)
- Chevron Energy Solutions (CA)
The 1.1 MW of parking lot canopy solar arrays were installed in 2008.
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1.1 MW Ground Mount Array (Phase 1)
- Butte College (CA)
Ground-mount (1,060 kW). PV Panel Type: 5,700 PV panels.
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1.1 MW Solar Arrays: 6 Systems
- Santa Clara University (CA)
- Perpetual Energy Systems (CA)
The Santa Clara University campus is currently home to 1,100 kilowatts of photovoltaics. 1 MW solar array installation on the roofs of Leavey and Pat Malley, and as sun shade …
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1 MW Seventh Avenue Ground Mount Array
- California State University, Monterey Bay (CA)
- SunEdison
The 6.4-acre solar panel array – consisting of approximately 3,900 panels – was installed at ground level on a vacant lot on the east side of Seventh Avenue, between Col. …
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1 MW Solar Arrays: Music Building, Gymnasium, Meiklejohn Hall, and Arts & Education Building
- California State University, East Bay (CA)
- PowerLight Corporation (CA)
The university's solar electric system is estimated to generate 1.45 million kilowatt hours of electricity in a year - enough to serve 255 average homes and meeting 7.5 percent of …
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1 MW Solar Parking Canopies
- California State University, Bakersfield (CA)
- SunEdison
CSUB “Flipped the Switch” on its all-new solar panels in 2011. The $9.5 million project was paid for by SunEdison, part of a public-private partnership with 15 CSU campuses to …
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1 MW Ground Mount and Rooftop Arrays: Corporation Yard and College of Education Rooftop Array
- California State University, San Bernardino (CA)
- SunEdison
CSUSB first introduced renewable energy production to the San Bernardino campus in August 2007 with the installation of 320 kW in two roof-top photovoltaic (PV) arrays. In September 2010, two …
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1.1 MW Solar Field (8.5 acres)
- University of California, Merced (CA)
- SunPower Corp (CA)
The system is located on 8.5 acres southeast of the Science & Engineering Building. It consists of 4,900 solar panels that follow the sun’s movement during the day. The system …
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1 MW Solar Field
- Shasta College (CA)
- SunPower Corp (CA)
The college generates about 36 percent of its energy from a field of solar collectors on the north edge of campus. The 1-megawatt solar array began producing power in spring …
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1 MW Solar Field (6 Acres)
- Victor Valley College (CA)
In November 2009, the VVCCD Board of Trustees approved moving forward with a 1 MegaWatt Solar Generating Facility. The system uses large area lenses to focus sunlight on small areas …
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959 kW Solar Farm
- Cerro Coso College (CA)
- Kern Community College District (CA)
Construction was completed in June of 2004. The general project design consists of 6 ½ acres of ground mounted Sharp Electronic solar modules and a free standing concrete building that …
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885 kW Rooftop Array: Parking Structure 4 - Rural Road (Phase 1 - East side & Southwest section)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Parking structure canopy. Rural Road Parking Structure (PS4): Fixed array, 3,276 panels, 884.52 kWdc. 440 shaded parking spaces. PV Panel Type: Suntech Polycrystalline 270 watts Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV …
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880 kW Canopy Parking Structure 1 - Apache Blvd.
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Constellation Energy (MD)
- CarbonFree Technology Inc. (ON)
Parking structure canopy. Apache Bldg. Parking Structure, PS 1: Fixed array. 4,320 panels. 880 kWdc. 586 shaded parking spaces. PV Panel Type: Suntech Polycrystalline, 200 watts Inverter Type: Xantrex
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856 kW Canopy Array (Phase 2)
- Butte College (CA)
- Chevron Energy Solutions (CA)
Parking canopy (406 kW) and ground-mount (450 kW). .2009: PG&E CA Solar Initiative rebate of $833,000. Financing by Bank of America Public Capital Corp. 2008: PG&E Solar Initiative rebate of …
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850 kW Rooftop Arrays: Delaware Field House, Clayton Hall, 461 Wyoming Road
- University of Delaware (DE)
- Standard Solar
- Perpetual Energy Systems (CA)
UD's initial solar array includes more than 2,000 panels to yield an 850-kilowatt solar electric system. UD's system is expected to generate approximately 1,035,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each year …
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753 kW Canopy Carport System
- Anne Arundel Community College (MD)
- Standard Solar
- WGL Energy (VA)
Standard Solar is calling its new 753kW carport PV system at Maryland’s Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) the largest PV system of its kind in Maryland and one of the …
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750 kW Solar Strand
- University at Buffalo (NY)
- Solar Liberty (NY)
The University at Buffalo Solar Strand, brought to life by world-renowned artist Walter Hood, reflects the transformative vision that defines UB’s long-range aspirations. Groups of photovoltaic panels are mounted onto …
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723 kW Rooftop Arrays: University Hall and the Von der Ahe Library
- Loyola Marymount University (CA)
- PowerLight Corporation (CA)
Due to an innovative partnership between LMU, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the Southern California Gas Company, and solar electric company PowerLight, the 723-kilowatt hours peak …
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711 kW Canopy Parking Structure 5 - Stadium Dr.
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Constellation Energy (MD)
- CarbonFree Technology Inc. (ON)
Parking structure canopy. Stadium Parking Structure, PS 5: single-axis tracker. 3,510 panels. 711 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Suntech Poly-crystalline 200/210 watts Inverter Type: Xantrex GT250 (3)
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631 kW Severn Solar Array
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
- Standard Solar
- WGL Energy (VA)
UMD was selected as a Maryland Energy Administration Project Sunburst Initiative Partner and awarded a grant aimed at promoting the installation of renewable energy systems on public buildings in Maryland. …
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600 kW Solar Parking Canopies
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
- SunEdison
The power-purchase agreement allows the CSU to purchase renewable power at or below current retail rates, while avoiding the cost of installing the system. Under the agreement, SunEdison will finance, …
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600 kW Rooftop Array: Newark Center
- Ohlone College (CA)
- Perkins+Will (NY)
The Newark Center features one of the largest solar power collection system in the Silicon Valley, a 600kW solar collection system covering 38,000 feet of roof space with the most …
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559 kW Solar Canopies: Parking Lot 1
- California State University, Dominguez Hills (CA)
- SunEdison
3,288 solar photovoltaic panels configured in 8 arrays, with the capacity to generate 560 kWdc of peak power and 694,820 kilowatt hours of energy per year, were installed by SunEdison …
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510 kW Photovoltaic Educational Laboratory
- Milwaukee Area Technical College (WI)
- Johnson Controls, Inc (WI)
The 32-acre, 510 kW facility is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States. Energy produced at the site is used to operate the Milwaukee Public …
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505 kW Rooftop Arrays: Four Campus Buildings
- American University (DC)
- Standard Solar
- WGL Energy (VA)
American University is installing one of the largest solar electricity systems in Washington, D.C. and the largest urban solar hot water system on the east coast. More than 2,150 solar …
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500 kW Solar Field (3.5 Acres)
- University of New Mexico, Taos (NM)
The 3.5 acre solar array contains over 2,700 photovoltaic panels and generates 500 kilowatts of power---more than enough to serve all the power needs of the UNM-Taos campus. Any additional …
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500 kW Rooftop Array: 7 Buildings
- Coppin State University (MD)
- Constellation Energy (MD)
Roofs (7: Physical Education Complex, Parlett Moore Library, Tawes Center, Dedmond Hall , Miles W. Connor Administrative Building, Daley Hall, and The Talon Center).$500,000 grant from MEA SunBurst Project (Maryland …
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500 kW Rooftop Array: Arsenal on the Charles
- Harvard University (MA)
- SunPower Corp (CA)
Harvard University installed a massive array of solar panels on a centuries-old arms factory to help meet the goal of reducing its carbon footprint. A 500-kilowatt solar array - nearly …
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500 kW Ground Mount Array
- Monroe County Community College (MI)
Officials have officially inaugurated a 500 kW solar installation located on the main campus of Monroe County Community College (MCCC) in Monroe County, Mich. The $3 million photovoltaic system on …
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467 kW Parking Canopy Arrays: Southwest and North
- California State University, Northridge (CA)
The more than 2,800 165-watt solar panels built on the southwest side of the campus, combined with more than 3000 75-watt panels on CSUN's north side, are expected to save …
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454 kW Rooftop Arrays: Bey Hall, Boylan Gymnasium, Rebecca Stafford Student Center, and Facilities Management Building
- Monmouth University (NJ)
- PowerLight Corporation (CA)
Comprised of 2,344 solar electric modules, the solar system at Monmouth University has an expected first-year system electrical output of 468,568 kilowatt hours. Collectively, these 4 arrays cover 40,000 square …
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451 kW Solar Parking Canopy
- Long Beach City College (CA)
- Sullivan Solar Power (CA)
The roof solar panels provide an estimated 451 kilowatts of power. A touch screen information monitor shows the energy levels being produced by the solar panels.
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450 kW Rooftop Arrays (5 Buildings)
- University of San Francisco (CA)
- Constellation Energy (MD)
In 2008, USF brought 500 kilowatts of photovoltaic power on line from five building rooftops.
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414 kW Rooftop Arrays: DuFour Center, Aquinas, Flather, and Gibbons Halls
- The Catholic University of America (DC)
- Standard Solar
- WGL Energy (VA)
CUA President Garvey announced in April 2011 the expansion of its solar photovoltaic (solar PV) system, which originally became operational in December 2009. The expansion will add 440 solar panels …
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408 kW Parking Canopy Arrays
- Santa Monica College (CA)
- Chevron Energy Solutions (CA)
The project includes a 408-kilowatt solar system, which provides electricity through solar panels located on the top level of two parking structures that is generating power for the two garages …
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400 kW Solar Farm (3.9 Acres)
- Saint John's University (MN)
With 1,820 modules on 3.9 acres, the solar array will produce 575,000 kWh annually. The solar farm will produce 4% of Saint John's energy needs on an annual basis, but …
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400 kW Roof Mount: Building One
- St. Philip's College (TX)
- Texas Solar Power Company (TX)
SPC's solar panel array is CPS Energy's largest customer-owned solar array. In addition to the 400-kilowatt array, there is a 255 Watt array managed by students through the Green Jobs …
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400 kW Parking Canopies: North Parking Lot & Housing 5
- Stockton University (NJ)
Parking canopies (400 kW).The College was awarded $3,464,599 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Stockton's project was one of seven approved State-wide and the largest from …
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394 kW - 5 Roof Mounted Installations
- Berkshire Community College (MA)
- Ostrow Electrical Company (MA)
Installation of Photovoltaic Solar Systems totaling 896kW at the following facilities: Berkshire Community College, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, Greenfield Community College, DEP Mass. Recycling, and Westfield State University. …
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385 kW Solar Parking Canopy
- University of Texas at Arlington (TX)
- Meridian Solar (TX)
The 1,638-panel installation covers approximately 28,732 square feet of space, equivalent to half a football field. At the time of completion, the carport-style installation was the second largest non-utility solar …
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370 kW Rooftop Arrays (5 Buildings)
- Massasoit Community College (MA)
- Ostrow Electrical Company (MA)
Massasoit received five roof mounted solar arrays on the Brockton Campus, and its 370 kW system is the largest solar installation of the “PV East” project. The solar panels are …
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This tab provides access to data collected through AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS). STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. STARS enables meaningful comparisons over time and across institutions using a common set of measurements developed with broad participation from the campus sustainability community.
All responses reference content from reports under the latest version of STARS, version 2.2. AASHE membership and log-in is required.
OP 5: Building Energy Efficiency
- Total performance year site energy consumption per unit of floor area
- Total performance year source energy consumption per unit of floor area
- Percent reduction in total source energy consumption per unit of floor area from baseline
- Description of initiatives to shift individual attitudes and practices in regard to energy efficiency
- Description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution
- Description of LED lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies
- Description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies
- Description of co-generation employed by the institution
- Description of initiatives to replace energy-consuming equipment with high efficiency alternatives
- Website URL - Energy conservation and efficiency program
OP 6: Clean and Renewable Energy
- Percent of total energy consumption from clean and renewable sources
- Website URL - Clean and renewable energy programs
- Percent of electricity from coal
- Percent of electricity from geothermal
- Percent of electricity from hydro
- Percent of electricity from natural gas
- Percent of electricity from nuclear energy
- Percent of electricity from solar photovoltaic
- Percent of electricity from wind
- Percent of electricity from wind
Additional analysis on scores and quantitative fields can be conducted using the STARS Benchmarking Tool.