EDGEWOOD COLLEGEANNUAL ECO-OLYMPICS

Energy Issues and Use

Energy FactsEdgewood College

Total Campus Energy Costs (G&E)

2002 Energy Costs-- $464,277

2006 Energy Costs-- $803,449

Energy FactsEdgewood College

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73% Increase Since 2002

EDGEWOOD COLLEGE ECO-OLYMPICS WINNERS

2007 Grand Prize Winner: Stevie and Weber Halls (tie)– Water Savings: Stevie Hall – 21% decline in monthly water use– Electricity Savings: Marshall Hall – 15.3% reduction in kwh– Heat Savings: Weber & Stevie Halls – 44% reduction in therms

2006 Grand Prize Winner: Stevie Hall– Water Savings: Regina & Weber Halls – 57% decline in monthly water use– Electricity Savings: Siena Hall – 10.4% reduction in kwh– Heat Savings: Stevie Hall – 22.4% reduction in therms

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We’re using more energy

Economy/environment l Policies l Building efficiency l Transportation efficiency

Source: WI DOA, U.S. Census Bureau

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We’re using more electricity

Economy/environment l Policies l Building efficiency l Transportation efficiency

Source: WI DOA, U.S. Census Bureau

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We’re driving more

Economy/environment l Policies l Building efficiency l Transportation efficiency

Source: WI DOT, U.S. Census Bureau

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We’re burning more coal

Economy/environment l Policies l Building efficiency l Transportation efficiency

Source: WI DOA, U.S. Census Bureau

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National/international policies

• Carbon tax• Cap and trade• CAFE standards• Economic fairness– Imports– Green job corps

Economy/environment l Policies l Building efficiency l VMT reduction

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State policies• Portfolio standards– Renewables– Efficiency

• Appliance standards• California car standards• Pay as you drive• Building codes

http://www.apolloalliance.org/docUploads/apollostate_report.pdf

Economy/environment l Policies l Building efficiency l Transportation efficiency

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Local policies• Stoplights and water

treatment• Green construction

incentives• Retrofit old buildings• Planning for accessibility• Parking reform

http://www.apolloalliance.org/docUploads/new%5Fenergy%5Fcities%2Epdf

Economy/environment l Policies l Building efficiency l Transportation efficiency

Energy Efficient Types

Compact Fluorescent Fluorescent Lamps

Higher Energy Consuming Types

Incandescent Lamps or Metal Halide 

Projected CostsWorkstation •Average computer uses 165 watts or .165 kilowatts per

hour

•99% of fleet turned off from 8:30pm to 7:00am

•90% of fleet turned off during vacation days

•99% of fleet turned off during weekends and Holidays

178 School Days =$16 76 Vacation Days (10% of Fleet on) =$1

52 Weekends (1% of Fleet On) =12¢

7 Holidays (1% of Fleet on) =1¢

1 computer costs $17.13

2900 Computers Cost $49,677

Some Environmental AccomplishmentsEdgewood College

• Green Tier Certification – 2006 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

• Environmental Management System developed 2007• Environmental Indicator Report developed 2008• Dominican Hall to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design) certified• Regina Hall – 2007 new windows, new boilers with controls • DeRicci Hall – 2006 lighting upgrades• Mazzuchelli Hall – built with green approach• Sonderegger Science Building – fume hoods• 1,200 foot Community Boardwalk along Lake Wingra

Energy Conservation in Dominican Hall

• Solar Panels• High-efficiency natural gas boiler for space heating• Fiberglass/foam wall insulation & low-emissivity windows• High efficiency light fixtures & appliances• Motion sensors for lighting• Day lighting with windows in over 95% of the building occupied spaces• Low-flow showerheads and toilet fixtures which reduce building water

consumption by over 40%• Construction-site waste recycling; over 90% of the building construction waste

was recycled• Preservation of heritage trees• Rain gardens, filtration of storm water and reduction of storm water run off• Laundry dries use direct source outside air for drying to reduce air demand • High-efficiency natural gas water hearting by solar preheating

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources GREEN TIER Certification http://greentier.wi.gov/

• Provides responsible companies the flexibility to exceed environmental requirements while boosting productivity and cutting costs. • Initiated October 2005; • Participants as of 5/1/06 – MEGTEC Systems, American Transmission Co. (ATC), Holsum Dairies, Times Printing, Kimberly Clark; pilot

projects with MG&E and WE Energies; support from two trade associations• Edgewood College, certified October 2006, first college or university in Wisconsin given this designation.

Benefits of Green Tier Status:• Recognition for superior environmental performance• Single point contact at DNR• Use of Green Tier logo• Opportunity to be a pioneer in regulatory reform• Permit streamlining, modified monitoring requirements, potential facility caps• Deferred civil enforcement• Differentiate Edgewood College from its competitors in attracting the type of students, faculty and business contacts that fit our college’s

mission.

 

Our Obligations:• Implement an Environmental Management System plan (EMS) certified to the ISO 14001 standard• Conduct annual EMS audit• Submit to DNR an annual report on each EMS audit that is in compliance with state law [s. 299.83(6m)(a)]• Submit to DNR an annual report on progress towards meeting objectives related to improved environmental performance.

 

Edgewood College DNR Green Tier website:

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cea/environmental/participants/edgewood/index.htm

 

Environmental Management System (EMS) Plan

Environmental Policy• Commitment to compliance with environmental requirement, pollution prevention, and continual

improvement in environmental performance

Environmental Planning• Analyze environmental aspects and impacts• Identify all environmental requirements and develop plans and procedures to achieve• Process to set environmental objectives and develop appropriate action plans to meet the objectives

Environmental Implementation and Operation• Structure for operational control and responsibility for environmental performance• Employee training and communication systems

Environmental Checking and Corrective Action• Procedures for control of documents and for keeping records related to environmental performance• Conduct annual environmental management system audit

Management Review• Senior management review of EMS plan for continually improving environmental performance

Annual Environmental Indicator Reportand EMS Audit Timeline

Date: Activity

February: Begin gathering information for Environmental Indicator Report

April: Environmental Indicator Report Completed

September: Review Environmental Indicator Report with Environmental Studies Council and establish goals and strategies

October: Review Indicator Report and Goals & Strategies with College’s Executive Team

December: EMS Audit Conducted

January 31: Annual Report submitted to DNR

Reducing Energy Use

• Obtain your energy data--MGE.com• Review energy patterns• Audit the building• Set a realistic goal (5-10% reduction?)• Identify action steps• Prioritize the work• Track your results

Obtain Your Energy Data--MGE.com

MGE.com

– Enter username, password– Edgewood Accounts• Username: Alrouse• Password: Window2

– Your personal accounts• Need last bill• Register• View your data

View Energy Use - Select “View Energy Detail”

Reges Hall

View Energy Use- 3 year trend

Reges Hall-3 year graph

View Energy Use-Monthly Data

Reges Hall-3 years of

monthly data

Energy Savings ChecklistPlug Loads to Check for Use, Problems and Solutions

DORM ROOM– Halogen floor lamp – Desktop Computer– DVD Player– VCR– Laptop Computer– TV – Radio– Hairdryer– Curling Iron– Microwave– Iron– Ipod– Stereo– Digital Camera

– Mini-fridge– Lava Lamp– Desk Lamp– Ceiling Light– Fan– Alarm Clock– Windows– Hot plates– Heating element– Space heaters– Video Games– Others?

Energy Savings ChecklistPlug Loads to Check for Use, Problems and Solutions

STUDY AREAS– Lighting– Computers– TV– Stereo– Others?

BATHROOMS– Showers– Sinks– Faucets– Lights– Others?

LAUNDRY– Washer– Dryer– Other?

LOBBY

– Doors– Other?

MECHANICAL ROOMS– Boilers– Chillers– Furnaces– Water Heaters– Air Handling Units– Control/Energy Management Systems– Water Treatment – Compressors– Fans– Pumps– Filters– Others?