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UF Sustainability and Carbon Neutrality
Matthew I. WilliamsDirector, UF Office of Sustainability
21 February 2019
Defining SustainabilityMeeting current needs without compromising the ability of future
generations to satisfy their needs.
Sustainability
Social Environmental Economic
Historic Background 2006 Joint Sustainability Committee Office of Sustainability Presidents’ Climate Commitment
14 Focal Areas for Sustainability at UF Academics & Research Agriculture & Dining Services Built Environment Cultural Climate Energy Conservation & Climate
Change Equity Health
Investment Land & Resource Management Procurement Service, Outreach & Extension Stewardship Transportation Waste Reduction
Current Progress
Green Buildings 78 LEED-certified building
projects 1st - public universities 1st Gold LEED and Platinum
LEED buildings in the state
Campus Emissions
Energy - 81% Employee Transportation - 14% Student Transportation - 3%Waste - 1%Misc - 1%
Climate Action 1.0 3% reduction 2005 - 2012 17% reduction 2005 - 2020 100kw on-site renewable
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UF Emissions per 1,000 square feet
Total Emissions Purchased Utilities Commuting & Air Travel On-Campus combustion
18% ↓
Highest 13 campus GHG emitters
Campus Emissions- National
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Energy ~$40 million each year 80% of UF’s carbon footprint 8% Reduction in energy intensity
(2008-2018)
= to 915 avg. households in FL
Efficiency Retrofits
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UF Healthstreet Building - Monthly Utility Costs
Baseline Projected Actual
Garage Solar “Solar Ready” 1.3 MW design
Evaluating financing
Climate Action 2.0 Built Environment Energy Transportation Finance, Mitigation, Offsets Climate Resilience
Direct Engagement Office and Workspace
Certification Event Certification Curriculum Integration Experiential Learning Electric Vehicle Charging Electric Fleet Vehicles
Carbon Neutral Commuters Departmental Bike Share Bike Commuter support
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Points available
Points earned
Campus Emissions
Campus Emissions- Florida
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FGCU UCF UNF FIU UF USF USF - St. Pete
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Florida Universities - Total Emissions Per 1,000 Square Feet