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
Pharos Systems International
Rochester, NYBusiness Leader
Ameresco, Inc.
Framingham, MABusiness Supporter
8760 Engineering
St. Louis, MOBusiness Affiliate
American Council on Renewable Energy
Washington, DCBusiness Affiliate
Carrier Class Green Infrastructure
Willow Grove, PABusiness Affiliate
Celtic Energy, Inc.
Glastonbury, CTBusiness Affiliate
CustomerFirst Renewables
Gaithersburg, MDBusiness Affiliate
Energy Solutions Professionals, LLC
Overland Park, KSBusiness Affiliate
Energy Systems Group (ESG)
Newburgh, INBusiness Affiliate
First American Education Finance
Fairport, NYBusiness Affiliate
Fit for Green Inc.
Mission Viejo, CABusiness Affiliate
GreenerU
Watertown, MABusiness Affiliate
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Albany, NYBusiness Affiliate
SolGreen Solutions
Alexandria, VABusiness Affiliate
Strategic Energy Innovations
San Rafael, CABusiness Affiliate
Sun Charge Systems
Cleveland, ALBusiness Affiliate