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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5 kW Rooftop Array: Cole Student Activities Center
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
- Johnson Controls, Inc (WI)
A 5.25 kW photovoltaic solar array was installed on the roof of the Cole Student Activities Building in 2009. An interactive computer monitor was installed in the lobby of the …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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4 kW Ground Mount: Raley Lot
- Appalachian State University (NC)
- Southern Energy Management (NC)
Employees with Southern Energy Management have installed a four kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system near Raley Hall on the Appalachian State University campus. The system will convert solar energy into approximately …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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4 kW Rooftop Array: Science Center
- Saint John's University (MN)
A modest solar array was added to the science center at Saint John's in 2008.
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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4 kW Rooftop Array: Smith Hall
- Drury University (MO)
Solar panels were installed on Smith Hall Dormitory.
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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4 kW Ground Mount Array
- Dallas College (TX)
Eastfield College in Mesquite and Green Mountain Energy Company today unveiled the campus’ new solar array. It is the first photovoltaic (PV) solar system to power a school in the …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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4 kW Solar Array
- New River Community College (VA)
New River Community College – The Alternative Energy System includes 30 solar panels that feed generated power directly into power grid and serves as a learning resource for students in …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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4 kW Ground Mount Array: McLean Environmental Living and Learning Center
- Northland College (WI)
The McLean Environmental Living and Learning Center, which opened in 1998. Sustainability Features include three photovoltaic solar arrays that provide efficient active solar energy collection.
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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4 kW Rooftop Array: Innovation Center
- Ohio University (OH)
- Third Sun Solar (OH)
The first solar system installed at Ohio University was incorporated into the roof at the Innovation Center on West State Street, which opened in July 2003. The 4-kilowatt system makes …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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4 kW Rooftop Array: Natural Science, Mathematics and College of Education Building
- St. Petersburg College (FL)
St. Petersburg College installed its first photovoltaic system on the Clearwater campus in March 2010. The system generates power for the electrical grid, and is installed on the roof of …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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4 kW Rooftop Array: Agriculture Extension Building
- Utah State University (UT)
This 4.3 kilowatt solar installation on the rooftop of USU’s Agricultural Extension building is part of a larger preservation effort by the County. The project will provide educational/outreach benefits to …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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3 kW Ground Mount Array: Frey Hall
- Messiah University (PA)
A team of Messiah students spent designed a 3KW photovoltaic (PV) system. Solar Scholars installed the system behind Frey Hall in the spring semester of 2008 with Wohlsen Construction and …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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3 kW Ground Mount: E3 House
- Appalachian State University (NC)
- Sundance Power Systems Inc (NC)
The ASU E3 House is a prototypical dwelling designed and constructed for use in remote or disaster relief situations where electricity and access to public sanitation are unavailable. Originally built …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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3 kW Ground Mount Arrays - 3 Installations
- Bucknell University (PA)
In August, 2006 Bucknell hosted its first Solar Scholars workshop resulting in the installation of a 2.5 kilowatt solar array, which now serves as a power source for the Bucknell …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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3 kW Rooftop Array: Smart Home
- Duke University (NC)
At the Smart Home, there is an array of 18, 160 watt photovoltaic panels which creates a ~3kW solar power station. The energy generated by the panels is connected to …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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3 kW Rooftop Array: Dennis Hall
- Earlham College (IN)
Green Science Group collaborates with Physics, Computer Science and Environmental Science on environmental projects. They have been responsible for a solar array and grid-tie system in Dennis Hall.
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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3 kW Rooftop Array: Youngchild Hall
- Lawrence University (WI)
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and in conjunction with its two-year Green Roots initiative, Lawrence University installed the campus’ first solar panel on the roof of …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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3 kW Rooftop Arrays: West Green Chilled Water Plant and Chubb Hall
- Ohio University (OH)
- Third Sun Solar (OH)
The University commissioned a 2.4-kilowatt PV system at the West Green District Chilled Water Plant. The system consists of an awning-mounted array of 48 50-watt PV panels donated by American …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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3 kW Rooftop Array: Library
- St. Mary's College of Maryland (MD)
St. Mary's College of Maryland has a 3kW solar photovoltaic array on the roof of the College’s library.
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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3 kW Canopy Array: Tennis Courts Walkway
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (WI)
A photovoltaic array has been installed on a popular walkway adjacent to the campus tennis courts. The 2.9-kilowatt system slowly adjusts position to track the sun as it moves from …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Solar Wall Mount
- City Colleges of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College (IL)
Parking garage facade. Installed in Jul. 2007. PV Panel Type: Sharp NT180 Inverter Type: Sunny Boy SWR 1800U
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Pole Mount: Biofuels Facility on Ayers Lane
- Appalachian State University (NC)
The Collaborative Biodiesel Project is a student-led initiative at Appalachian State University and was funded by the EPA P3 Award: "Student Design Competition for Sustainability" and the ASU Renewable Energy …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Rooftop Array: Kerr Scott Hall
- Appalachian State University (NC)
Two graduate students in Appalachian State’s Technology program installed this grid-tie system in 2007. Along with the building’s vegetative roof, the photovoltaic array provides students with research and coursework opportunities.
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Solar Farm
- Austin Peay State University (TN)
The new solar array converts energy from the sun into electricity to power a nearby classroom on the site. Any excess energy produced goes to Clarksville Department of Electricity and …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Rooftop Array: Campus Crossings at Briarcliff
- Emory University (GA)
An array of ten Schuco Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules has been installed on the roof of Campus Crossings at Briarcliff in Atlanta, Georgia. The solar panels will help power the …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Rooftop Demonstration: WISE Center
- Frostburg State University (MD)
The Sustainable Energy Research Facility (SERF) is an energy-efficient, completely off-grid, "green" building energized by sun and wind power. The project added technical knowledge and experience in design and construction …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Ground Mount Array: Ecohouse
- Ohio University (OH)
- Dovetail Solar & Wind (OH)
The solar array at the OHIO Ecohouse was installed by Dovetail Solar & Wind and is a 2.4 kilo-watt system. It is a grid-tied photovoltaic array; which means that the …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Ground Mount Array: Community Education and Wellness Center
- Owens Community College (OH)
The 1.7-kilowat solar array will feature eight panels and be used for hands-on learning as well as to convert sunlight into electricity for regular operational purposes within the Community Education …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Rooftop Array
- Roger Williams University (RI)
Roof, fixed array. Inverter Type: SMA SB2500U
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Solar Laboratory
- St. Thomas University (FL)
The project was proposedby Dr. Alberto J. Varela, Associate Professor in the School of Science, Technology and Engineering Management. Dr. Varela wanted to create a Solar Station at STU as …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Rooftop Array
- University of Rhode Island (RI)
Location: 401 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, RI Array Size: 2 kW
of Modules: 8 (300 Watts each)
Module Manufacturer: ASE Americas
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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2 kW Rooftop Array: Viking Union
- Western Washington University (WA)
A 2 kWh array at Viking Union Array, visible from the PAC Plaza. This array was donated by the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, and WWU Facilities Management. A kiosk inside the …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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1 kW Rooftop Array: Alumni Building
- Berea College (KY)
The installation of the one kilowatt-hour photovoltaic array will convert sunlight to electricity and support a portion of the electrical needs of the building. The idea for a solar panel …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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1 kW Ground Mount: Few and Evans Residence Halls
- Emory University (GA)
- Ayers Saint Gross (MD)
- Gilbane (RI)
The University operates a small solar demonstration unit at Few and Evans residential halls — six panels that power a pump that helps bring reclaimed storm water back into the …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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1 kW Rooftop Array: Withey Hall
- Green Mountain College (VT)
In 2010, four underutilized 120-watt panels were installed on the roof of Withey Hall. The PV panels now produce electricity and feed a battery bank to power the greenhouse.
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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1 kW Rooftop Array: Farrell House
- Middlebury College (VT)
Roof (Farrell House). PV Panel Type: (10) PV panels Inverter Type: Xantrex/ Trace 1500 watt inverter
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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1 kW Rooftop Array: Saunders Hall
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Saunders Hall is home to the first renewable energy testbed functioning on a Manoa campus rooftop, courtesy of donations and logistical assistance from Hawai'i Energy Connnection, Enphase Energy, and the …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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1 kW Rooftop Array: Olin Library
- Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
Roof (1): Olin Library/ 1.02 kW.2006: A little less than half of the costs were paid by the Committee on Environmental Quality. The Department of Facilities, Planning, and Management contributed …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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Getting to Net- Zero Energy: Lessons Learned from a Living Building Challenge
- Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
- Hellmuth + Bicknese Architects (MO)
In 2008, Washington University in St. Louis committed to the construction of a new building at its environmental field station, Tyson Research Center. This project, the Living Learning Center (LLC), …
- Posted June 24, 2011
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Centennial Solar Panel System
- Northwestern University (IL)
- Engineers for a Sustainable World (CO)
The Centennial Solar Panel System (CSPS), a 17 kW solar photovoltaic array at Northwestern University, is a partner project between Engineers for a Sustainable World and the Northwestern Sustainability Fund, …
- Posted June 24, 2011
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The College of William and Mary Carbon Offset Program
- College of William & Mary (VA)
William and Mary has developed an in-house carbon offset program that provides full transparency. Energy-reducing capital projects, such as HVAC upgrades, were identified and offset prices were determined by calculating …
- Posted June 21, 2011
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Biomass at Colorado State University: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
- Colorado State University (CO)
In 2009, Colorado State University and the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) partnered to build a biomass heating plant on the University's Foothills Campus. This facility burns wood chips, rather …
- Posted June 16, 2011
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Behavior Matters—A Business Case for Behavior-Based Conservation Programs
- Stanford University (CA)
The link between energy retrofits and cost savings is well established, but occupants are often unaware of "behind the scenes" improvements. How can universities educate building occupants to optimize efficiency? …
- Posted June 14, 2011
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13 kW Solar Arrays
- Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (NM)
Nine commercial renewable energy systems have been selected both to meet energy needs on the campus and to be serving the objects of practical study in the laboratory portions of …
- Posted Jan. 1, 2011
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2 kW Rooftop Array: Fed Hall
- University of Waterloo (ON)
This 36-panel array of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels was installed on the roof of Fed Hall, the largest student-run pub in North America. In January 2004, the solar array went …
- Posted Jan. 1, 2011
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Development of a Budget Neutral Comprehensive Green and Deferred Maintenance Program at the University of Central Missouri
- University of Central Missouri (MO)
- Trane (TX)
In 2007, Dr. Betty Roberts, VP for Administration and Finance, began seeking opportunities to save money on rising energy bills while addressing much-needed building and infrastructure improvements. After extensive research, …
- Posted July 1, 2010
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Achieving GHG Reductions of 30% or More Through Facilities Asset Management At the Harvard School of Public Health
- Harvard University (MA)
Harvard School of Public Health (HPSH) has an innovative approach to greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and sustainability based on integrated facilities asset management. This program enables HSPH to holistically manage …
- Posted July 1, 2010
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Safely Achievable Reductions in Exhaust Fan Energy for Laboratory Buildings at UC Irvine
- University of California, Irvine (CA)
Generally accepted engineering practices use 3500 fpm flow rates for laboratory exhaust stack design. Due to the variable nature of exhaust flow from laboratories, and the need for constant air …
- Posted July 1, 2010
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The University of Minnesota's Power Police Project: Philosophy, Psychology and Power Strips
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MN)
Power Police student volunteers help campus office workers save power - especially the "vampire" power that electronic devices draw even when they're turned off. Volunteers make simple changes to offices …
- Posted June 30, 2010
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Building a Green Data Center at Syracuse University
- Syracuse University (NY)
Syracuse University, in partnership with IBM and New York State, built a Green Data Center (GDC) last year which is designed to use about 50 percent less energy than a …
- Posted June 30, 2010
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Phillips Brooks House Student Weatherization Project
- Harvard University (MA)
On May 2nd, more than 50 Harvard students took a break from studying for finals and picked up caulk guns to help improve the energy efficiency of the Phillips Brooks …
- Posted June 30, 2010
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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.