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2017-18 Sustainability Annual Report OFFICE of SUSTAINABILITY Contents Facilities Department Operations Division Overview 2017-18 Sustainability Annual Report OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY Contents Facilities Department Operations Division Overview ........................................................................................ 2 Denny Cochrane Climate Action Commitment ................................................. 3 Sustainability Program Manager Karlee Siepierski Partners ........................................................................................... 4 Campus Sustainability Planner Energy ............................................................................................. 5 Brooke Baugher Graduate Assistant Waste and Recycling .................................................................. 9 INTERNS Sustainable Dining ..................................................................... 11 Sarah Blome ’18 Masooma Kazmi ‘18 Alternative Transportation ...................................................... 13 Ferry Akbar Kyle Knupp ‘19 Green Buildings/LEED Certifications ................................... 14 Buchanan ’18 Erin Lash ‘19 Anna Davis ‘19 Sophia Lee ‘18 Sustainability Week .................................................................... 15 Victoria Dunlap ‘18 Shaifali Prajapati ‘18 Caroline Firer ‘18 Pallavi Prayaga ‘18 Earth Week .................................................................................... 16 Olivia Fort ‘19 Carlyn Schaeffler ‘19 Game Day Green Tailgating .................................................... 17 Angie Green ‘18 Nupur Sheth ‘19 Meredith Hickman ‘18 Emily Spack ‘18 Green Request for Proposals Program ............................... 18 Ellen Huber ‘18 Kristina Super ‘20 Emily Vollmer ‘20 Energy and Sustainability Committee ................................ 20 Internship Program .................................................................... 21 ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY Green Graduates ......................................................................... 22 COMMITTEE Ex Officio Faculty Senate Awards and Certifications ........................................................ 24 Sherwood G. Wilson Sean McGinnis Multi-Modal Transit Facility ..................................................... 25 M. Dwight Shelton Jr. Edward Lenner Christopher H. Kiwus Tim Baird Appendices ................................................................................... 27 Jason P. Soileau Vince Centeno Frances Keene Council of College Chair Deans Denny Cochrane Alan Grant Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender Facilities Department Graduate Student identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, Jeff Orzolek Assembly religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status; or Scott Kerklo Alexis Trent otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire Siddharth Bhela about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of Environmental other employees, or applicants; or any other basis protected by law. Health and Safety Student For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office Rob Lowe Government of Equity and Access at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Association Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Staff Senate Aidan Bergel Jeremy Smith Alex Guest Judy Taylor 1 Overview The Office of Sustainability was established in accordance with the Virginia Tech Climate Action Commitment (VTCAC) and is responsible for monitoring energy usage, Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, overseeing the implementation of the VTCAC and the Sustainability Plan, coordinating programs for campus sustainability, and managing a campus-wide student internship program. Virginia Tech is a leader in campus sustainability. In 2009, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the first-ever VTCAC. These documents guide the direction of the university by setting goals for the next 50 years to reduce Virginia Tech’s environmental footprint. Virginia Tech is rated by the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and their Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System (STARS) yearly. In 2017, Virginia Tech earned a second STARS Gold Rating with the highest score achieved to date for all institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech’s STARS Gold Rating is a solid demonstration of the university’s commitment to advancing sustainability in academics (curriculum and research), engagement, operations, and planning and administration. 2 Climate Action Goals Commitment 1. A leader in campus sustainability 2. Represent VTCAC&SP in Strategic Plan Virginia Tech serves as 3. Reduce GHG emissions to 80 percent below 1990 a model community for emission level by 2050 a sustainable society. 4. Improve energy efficiency, reduce energy waste, Sustainability is an integral replace high-carbon fuels, etc. part of the fabric of the 5. Maintain a sustainability office university as it pursues 6. Strive for LEED certification enhanced economic stability 7. Electricity and heat efficiency and affordability, diversity 8. Achieve a 50 percent recycle rate by 2020 and inclusion, environmental 9. a. Purchase or lease Energy Star equipment and stewardship, expansion of maximize practicable recycled content paper knowledge, and education b. Consider a product’s life cycle cost and impact of future leaders. when making purchasing decisions 10. Engage students, faculty, and staff to develop and Sustainability: Next implement innovative strategies for efficient and sustainable use of energy, water, and materials in all 50 Years university-owned facilities 11. Transportation energy efficiency through parking, In 2009, the Board of Visitors fleet, and alternative transportation policies and approved the first-ever the practices Virginia Tech Climate Action 12. Develop and implement innovative sustainability- related academic programs in instruction, research, Commitment (VTCAC). This and outreach commitment sets goals for the 13. Monitor energy use and GHG emissions and change next 50 years to reduce Virginia internal and external conditions, prepare an annual ‘report card’ showing progress towards targets Tech’s environmental footprint. 14. Provide funding to support sustainability programs VTCAC was reaffirmed in 2013. 3 Our Partners To achieve the university’s energy and sustainability goals, the Office of Sustainability works collaboratively with: University Departments Student Groups Alternative Transportation Environemental Coalition Sustainability Institute – College of Natural Environmental Student Organization Resources and Environment Food Justice at Virginia Tech Dining Services Galileo Living Learning Community YMCA at Virginia Tech Hypatia Living Learning Community Residential Leadership Community Residence Hall Federation Student Engagement & Campus Life Society of Renewable Resources Housing and Residence Life Stroubles Creek Restoration Initiative Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation Student Chapter of the American Water The Arboretum Committee Resources Association Green Engineering Program – College of Engineering Student Government Association Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Students for Sustainable Practice Environmental Policy and Planning – College Sustainable Food Corps of Architecture and Urban Studies The Campus Kitchen at Virginia Tech Community Groups The Green Program - Study Abroad at Virginia Tech Blacksburg Farmers Market Sustainable Blacksburg Town of Blacksburg 4 Energy Reduction Efforts The Office of Energy Management, also within the Division of Operations and the Facilities Department, was established to guide the operations of the university to achieve tangible reduction in energy consumption on campus through the de- velopment and implementation of various Demand Side Man- agement (DSM) policies, initiatives, and projects. The Office of Sustainability works closely with the Office of Energy Manage- ment in pursuit of the shared goals. Five-Year Energy Action Plan The Office of Energy Management conducted a benchmarking analysis of campus buildings which identified: Efforts energy intensive 50 buildings Representing percent of the university 35 structures These building account for percent of the main 70 campus utility cost 5 Five-Year Energy Action Plan Since 2016, three phases of the Five-Year Energy Action Plan have been successfully implemented. The following five programs are included in the plan: Conduct “Back of the Envelope” and “Investment-Grade” energy audits Improve steam and chilled water metering infrastructure Implement energy conservation retrofit projects Deploy energy data visualization and fault detection software tool Perform retro-/re-commissioning of the Building Automation System Estimated energy cost savings > > > $6 million through the life of the program since 2016 6 Demand Side Management Demand Side Management promotes energy effi- ciency by upgrading, retrofitting, and commission- ing mechanical, lighting, and electrical systems in buildings. The Five-Year Energy Action Plan was launched to address the energy efficiency im- provements with 50 of the most energy intensive buildings. Additionally, other ongoing projects are in effect to manage campus energy consumption: Combustion testing of boilers and furnaces Enhancement of electric sub-metering infrastructure Fume hood energy reduction programs Greenhouse lighting technology improvements Thermal imaging of
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