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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477 kW Rooftop Array: Parking Structure 2 - Tyler St.
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Parking structure canopy. Tyler Parking Structure (PS2). Fixed. 1,988 panels. 477.12 kWdc. 200 shaded parking spaces. PV Panel Type: Kyocera KD240GX-LPB(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy Solaron 500 (1)
- Posted Dec. 6, 2011
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50 kW Rooftop Array: Swirbul Library
- Adelphi University (NY)
- RGS Energy (CO)
Solar panels were placed on the roof of Swirbul Library to provide maximum exposure to solar energy while remaining conscious of the aesthetic requirements of the Village of Garden City. …
- Posted Dec. 6, 2011
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6 kW Waubonsee Community College PV System
- Waubonsee Community College (IL)
Funded by the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, the 5 kilowatt solar array was installed at Waubonsee’s Sugar Grove Campus in fall 2010. The installation was completed by a local …
- Posted Nov. 4, 2011
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34 kW Building Integrated Solar Array: College of Agriculture Building
- Utah State University (UT)
The 33.5 kilowatt building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) project is the first of its kind in the region and the largest single solar energy system in Cache Valley. The dark-looking side …
- Posted Nov. 3, 2011
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9 kW Rooftop Array: Rensselaer House
- Hofstra University (NY)
- RGS Energy (CO)
Hofstra University installed solar panels on a campus residence hall in August 2011. The Rensselaer House, located within the Netherlands Complex, houses the University's "Living Green" Themed Community. The project …
- Posted Nov. 1, 2011
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5 kW Rooftop Array: Cramer Hall
- Portland State University (OR)
- EC Electrical Construction Company (OR)
The northeast quadrant of the roof was designed to accommodate solar panels. 5 types of panels are installed for testing.
- Posted Nov. 1, 2011
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145 kW Rooftop Array: Ira D. Payne Hall
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Roof top mount. Payne Hall: Fixed system. 1,106 panels. 144.48 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Kyocera KD240GX-LPB(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV Powered 75 (1), 50 (1)
- Posted Oct. 31, 2011
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86 kW Rooftop Array: Vista Del Sol Residential Community
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
The Vista Del Sol Residential Community is a unique on-campus living experience for upperclassmen and graduate students and is located on the southernmost boundary of the Tempe campus, south of …
- Posted Oct. 31, 2011
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52 kW Rooftop Array: Lincoln Hall
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
UIC currently has a 106 kW photovoltaic solar generating system on top of Lincoln and Douglas Halls that generate approximately 120 MWh each year.
- Posted Oct. 31, 2011
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1.3 MW Ground Mount Solar Farm: the Polytechnic Campus
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- SunPower Corp (CA)
Ground mount. Polytechnic campus. Single-axis-tracker. 1.313 MW. Compoetion date = 12/31/12.Power Purchase Agreement. PV Panel Type: Oasis C7 tracker CPV Power Purchase Agreement.
- Posted Oct. 25, 2011
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55 kW Rooftop Array: Douglas Hall
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
UIC currently has a 106 kW photovoltaic solar generating system on top of Lincoln and Douglas Halls that generate approximately 120 MWh each year.
- Posted Oct. 25, 2011
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54 kW Rooftop Array: Lincoln Hall
- Portland State University (OR)
The building features a more than 4,000 sq. foot solar array on the roof which helps power building systems.
- Posted Oct. 25, 2011
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446 kW Canopy Array: Lot 5
- Raritan Valley Community College (NJ)
- Vanguard Energy Partners LLC (NJ)
RVCC is one of several schools and municipalities benefiting from Somerset County’s Renewable Energy program. The program funded the installation of solar panels in Lot 5, with a capacity of …
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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188 kW Rooftop Array: Student Services Building
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Roof top mount. Student Services Building (SSV). Fixed. 784 panels. 188.16 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Kyocera KD240GX-LPB(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV Powered 75 (2)
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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57 kW Rooftop Array: Interdisciplinary Science & Technology 1
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building I provides flexible laboratories with adjoining workspace for bioengineering; neural engineering; and molecular, tissue and cell engineering research to develop artificial organs, biomaterials, and diagnostic …
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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18 kW Rooftop Array: Hassayampa Academic Village - Arroyo Hall
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Hassayampa Academic Village (HAV) focuses on the goals of creating an integrated, self-contained academic and residential community with classrooms, computer labs, tutorial spaces, residential dining, and retail venues. HAV is …
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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15 kW Rooftop Array: Hassayampa Academic Village - Acacia Hall
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Hassayampa Academic Village (HAV) focuses on the goals of creating an integrated, self-contained academic and residential community with classrooms, computer labs, tutorial spaces, residential dining, and retail venues. HAV is …
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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15 kW Rooftop Array: Hassayampa Academic Village - Chuparosa Hall
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Hassayampa Academic Village (HAV) focuses on the goals of creating an integrated, self-contained academic and residential community with classrooms, computer labs, tutorial spaces, residential dining, and retail venues. HAV is …
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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15 kW Rooftop Array: Hassayampa Academic Village - Jojoba Hall
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Hassayampa Academic Village (HAV) focuses on the goals of creating an integrated, self-contained academic and residential community with classrooms, computer labs, tutorial spaces, residential dining, and retail venues. HAV is …
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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9 kW Rooftop Array: Hassayampa Academic Village - Acortia Hall South
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Hassayampa Academic Village (HAV) focuses on the goals of creating an integrated, self-contained academic and residential community with classrooms, computer labs, tutorial spaces, residential dining, and retail venues. HAV is …
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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9 kW Rooftop Array: Hassayampa Academic Village - Verbena Hall North
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Hassayampa Academic Village (HAV) focuses on the goals of creating an integrated, self-contained academic and residential community with classrooms, computer labs, tutorial spaces, residential dining, and retail venues. HAV is …
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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9 kW Rooftop Array: Hassayampa Academic Village - Verbena Hall South
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Hassayampa Academic Village (HAV) focuses on the goals of creating an integrated, self-contained academic and residential community with classrooms, computer labs, tutorial spaces, residential dining, and retail venues. HAV is …
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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9 kW Rooftop Array: Hassayampa Academic Village - Mesquite Hall
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Hassayampa Academic Village (HAV) focuses on the goals of creating an integrated, self-contained academic and residential community with classrooms, computer labs, tutorial spaces, residential dining, and retail venues. HAV is …
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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6 kW Rooftop Array: Hassayampa Academic Village - Acourtia Hall North
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Hassayampa Academic Village (HAV) focuses on the goals of creating an integrated, self-contained academic and residential community with classrooms, computer labs, tutorial spaces, residential dining, and retail venues. HAV is …
- Posted Oct. 21, 2011
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10 kW Ground Mount Array: Harvard Forest
- Harvard University (MA)
A renewable energy source was commissioned at Harvard Forest in 2007. Moss Hollow, LLC (Lunenburg, MA) completed installation of a 10KW solar array next to the new Facilities Barn. Support …
- Posted Oct. 19, 2011
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895 kW Rooftop Arrays (Multiple)
- University of California, Irvine (CA)
- SunEdison
UC Irvine has rooftop arrays on a dozen campus buildings that collectively produce 895 kilowatts of energy.
- Posted Oct. 18, 2011
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756 kW Canopy Array: Parking Lot 1
- University of California, Davis (CA)
Parking Lot 1's solar panels, each about 18 square feet and generating up to 235 watts, will be installed on two carport-like structures running east-west, with the panels tilted to …
- Posted Oct. 18, 2011
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260 kW Rooftop Array: Centre of Excellence in Sustainble Building Technologies and Renewable Energy Conservation Building
- Okanagan College (BC)
The solar energy system at Okanagan College’s newest building is the largest system developed in Western Canada. SkyFire Energy, one of Canada’s most experienced solar EPC contractors, was the project …
- Posted Oct. 18, 2011
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4 kW Rooftop Array
- Seattle Pacific University (WA)
- Ecotech Solar (WA)
The panels are currently able to produce over 4000 watts of electricity and are set to produce the electricity needed to operate SPU's five electric maintenance vehicles. This installation was …
- Posted Oct. 18, 2011
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25 MW Solar Zone at UA Tech Park
- University of Arizona (AZ)
Occupying 223 acres of land, the Solar Zone at the UA Tech Park is the largest multi-technology solar testing, evaluation, and demonstration site in the United States. It is one …
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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1.9 MW Ground Mount Trackers - West
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Solar Power Partners
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
Ground mount. West campus ground mount: Single-axis tracking. 6,960 panels. 1,926.39 kWdc. 13.2 acres. PV Panel Type: Suntech Polyrystalline 280 watts Inverter Type: SATCON PowerGate Plus 500 (3), PowerGate Plus …
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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386 kW Rooftop Parking Array - Fulton Center
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Roof top parking canopy. Fulton Center Parking Structure: Single-axis tracker. 1,680 panels. 386.4 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Trina Solar 220 watts Inverter Type: Satcon PowerGate Plus (375 Watt) (1)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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290 kW Rooftop Array: Parking Structure 7 - Packard Dr.
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Parking structure canopy. Packard Drive Parking Structure (PS7): Fixed system. 1,380 panels. 290 kWdc. 278 shaded parking spaces. PV Panel Type: Kyrocera KD210GX-LPU(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV Powered 260 …
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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250 kW Rooftop Array: McClelland Hall
- University of Arizona (AZ)
McClelland Hall Installation.
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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249 kW Rooftop Array: Charles Trumball Hayden Library
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Roof top mount. Hayden Library: Ballasted system. 1,184 panels. 249 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Kyrocera KD210GX-LPU(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV Powered 260 (1)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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224 kW Rooftop Array: Physical Education Building East
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Roof top mount. Physical Education Building East: Fixed/ballasted system. 952 panels. 223.72 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Trina Solar 235 watts Inverter Type: Satcon PowerGate Plus (100 Watt) (2)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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220 kW Rooftop Array: Parking Structure 3 - 10th St.
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Parking structure canopy. 10th Street Parking Structure (PS3): Fixed array. 938 panels. 220.43 kWdc. 55 shaded parking spaces. PV Panel Type: Trina Solar 235 watts Inverter Type: Satcon PowerGate Plus …
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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141 kW Rooftop Array: Weatherup Center
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
This building, named after its largest donors Craig and Connie Weatherup, is located southeast of the Bill Kajikawa Football Practice Fields. It is a 51,290-gross-square-foot basketball practice facility, housing both …
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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108 kW Rooftop Array: Daniel E. Noble Science & Engineering Library
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Lafferty Electric Technologies (AZ)
Roof top mount. Noble Science Library: Fixed system. 490 panels. 108 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Trina Solar 220 watts Inverter Type: Satcon PowerGate Plus (100 Watt) (1)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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108 kW Rooftop Array: Lattie F. Coor Hall
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- CarbonFree Technology Inc. (ON)
Roof top mount. Coor Hall: Fixed/ballasted array. 400 panels. 108 kWdc. PV Panel Type: First Solar Thin-Film FS-275 Inverter Type: SMA Sunnyboy 6 (18)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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94 kW Rooftop Array: Music Building
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Roof top mount. Music Hall: Fixed system. 392 panels. 94.08 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Kyocera KD240GX-LPB(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV Powered 75 (1)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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94 kW Rooftop Array: Interdisciplinary B
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Roof top mount. Interdiscipinary Building B: Ballasted. 392 panels. 94.08 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Kyocera KD240GX-LPB(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV Powered 75 (1)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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86 kW Ground Mount Array: Verde Dickey Dome
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Gound mount system. Verde Dickey Dome (formerly Indoor Practice Facility): Fixed. 700 panels. 168 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Kyocera KD240GX-LPB(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV Powered 75 (1), 50 (1)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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77 kW Rooftop Array: Walter Cronkite School | KAET 8
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
The Cronkite / Eight Building is a six-story structure which houses the Cronkite School of journalism and Mass Communications and the Eight/KAET PBS television station. The central element of the …
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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74 kW Rooftop Array: Ed & Nadine Carson Student Athlete Center
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Roof top mount. Carson Student Athletic Center: Fixed system. 336 panels. 70.56 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Kyocera KD210GX-LPU(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV Powered 75 (1)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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74 kW Rooftop Array: Psychology North
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Roof top mount. Psychology Building North: Fixed system. 308 panels. 73.92 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Kyrocera KD240GX-LPU(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV Powered 75 (1)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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66 kW Parking Canopy Array: University Services Building
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Ground mount parking canopy. University Services South Parking Lot canopy: Fixed canopy. 280 panels. 67.2 kWdc. 26 shaded parking spaces. PV Panel Type: Kyocera KD240GX-LPB(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV …
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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64 kW Rooftop Array: Cowden Family Resources
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Roof top mount. Cowden Family Resources building: Fixed system. 266 panels. 63.84 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Kyocera KD240GX-LPB(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV Powered 50 (1)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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64 kW Rooftop Array: Computing Commons
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- NRG Energy, Inc (NJ)
Roof top mount. Computing Commons: Fixed system. 266 panels. 63.84 kWdc. PV Panel Type: Kyrocera KD240GX-LPU(ZT) Inverter Type: Adv Energy PV Powered 50 (1)
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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60 kW Rooftop Array: McClelland Park
- University of Arizona (AZ)
McClelland Park.
- Posted Oct. 17, 2011
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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.