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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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. Additional content and advanced benchmarking tools will be added to this tab over time.
Benchmarking Data
The following data has been compiled in spreadsheet format to facilitate benchmarking. It will be updated annually to coincide with the publication of AASHE’s Sustainable Campus Index.
Programs and Initiatives
The following links connect to specific Content Displays on the STARS website (AASHE membership and log-in required).
- Co-generation (e.g. combined heat and power) facilities
- On-site renewable electricity generating devices
- On-site renewable non-electric energy devices
- Off-site institution-catalyzed renewable electricity generating devices
- Purchased RECS, GOs and other renewable energy products
Scores
The following link connects to the Score Display on the STARS website (AASHE membership and log-in required).
Energy Partners
Legrand North America, LLC
Carlsbad, CABusiness Leader
Ameresco, Inc.
Framingham, MABusiness Affiliate
American Council on Renewable Energy
Washington, DCBusiness Affiliate
AMP Green Solutions, LLC
Washington, DCBusiness Affiliate
Center for Resource Solutions | Green-e
San Francisco, CABusiness Affiliate
CustomerFirst Renewables
Gaithersburg, MDBusiness Affiliate
Ecomedes
San Francisco, CABusiness Affiliate
Energy Strategies
Salt Lake City, UTBusiness Affiliate
Energy Systems Group (ESG)
Newburgh, INBusiness Affiliate
GreenerU
Waltham, MABusiness Affiliate
GridMarket
New York, NYBusiness Affiliate
Schneider Electric
Carrollton, TXBusiness Affiliate
Strategic Energy Innovations
San Rafael, CABusiness Affiliate
Sunbolt
Willow Grove, PABusiness Affiliate