| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.06 |
| Liaison | Dave Barbier |
| Submission Date | March 22, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
OP-5: Building Energy Efficiency
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.52 / 6.00 |
Sergio
Romero Data Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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Electricity use, performance year (report kilowatt-hours):
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 26,861,902 Kilowatt-hours | 91,652.81 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 10,000 Kilowatt-hours | 34.12 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, performance year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 288,054 MMBtu |
| Imported steam, hot water, and/or chilled water | 0 MMBtu |
Total site energy consumption, performance year:
379,740.93
MMBtu
Gross floor area of building space, performance year:
2,826,048
Gross square feet
Floor area of energy intensive space, performance year:
| Floor area | |
| Laboratory space | 50,448 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 0 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 1,137 Square feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
2,928,081
Gross square feet
Degree days, performance year:
| Degree days | |
| Heating degree days | 7,815 Degree-Days (°F) |
| Cooling degree days | 368 Degree-Days (°F) |
Total degree days, performance year:
8,183
Degree-Days (°F)
Start and end dates of the performance year (or 3-year period):
| Start date | End date | |
| Performance period | July 1, 2022 | June 30, 2023 |
Total site energy consumption per unit of EUI-adjusted floor area per degree day, performance year:
15.85
Btu / GSF / Degree-Day (°F)
Electricity use, baseline year (report kWh):
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 25,735,684.33 Kilowatt-hours | 87,810.15 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 0 Kilowatt-hours | 0 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, baseline year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 258,474.40 MMBtu |
| Imported steam, hot water, and/or chilled water | 0 MMBtu |
Total site energy consumption, baseline year:
346,284.55
MMBtu
Gross floor area of building space, baseline year:
2,638,928
Gross square feet
Start and end dates of the baseline year (or 3-year period):
| Start date | End date | |
| Baseline period | July 1, 2006 | June 30, 2007 |
A brief description of when and why the energy consumption baseline was adopted:
2007 was the year we first did our greenhouse gas inventory
Starting in 2016 we purchased 100% renewable energy (RECS)
Starting in 2016 we purchased 100% renewable energy (RECS)
Source-site ratio for imported electricity:
3
Total energy consumption per unit of floor area:
| Site energy | Source energy | |
| Performance year | 0.13 MMBtu per square foot | 0.20 MMBtu per square foot |
| Baseline year | 0.13 MMBtu per square foot | 0.20 MMBtu per square foot |
Percentage reduction in total source energy consumption per unit of floor area from baseline:
0
Documentation to support the performance year energy consumption figures reported above:
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A brief description of the institution's initiatives to shift individual attitudes and practices in regard to energy efficiency:
This fall we participated in state based "Focused on Energy" campaign to make energy efficiency product available at below market prices. We have also frequently spearheded and energy action month campaign in October.
Additionally, through the development and ongoing use of the GROW program more departments, offices and workspaces are coming onboard to practice sustainability within their work areas.
There are ongoing conversations surrounding a VPPA in the future.
Additionally, through the development and ongoing use of the GROW program more departments, offices and workspaces are coming onboard to practice sustainability within their work areas.
There are ongoing conversations surrounding a VPPA in the future.
A brief description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution:
Johnson control Metasys.
A brief description of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies employed by the institution:
All Academic and Admins lighting was upgraded to LED during a previous energy conservation project. We are currently in the second phase of this which should result in broader LED application across our Residence halls as well as student centers.
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
Thermal solar panels on many residence halls to heat domestic water.
A brief description of co-generation employed by the institution:
NA
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace energy-consuming appliances, equipment, and systems with high efficiency alternatives:
Investment Grade Audit: McKinstry engineers and development team analyzed the existing conditions of buildings on campus, collecting energy use data and building systems information. The audit process helps our team develop energy saving solutions best suited for each building and the campus.
Based on the audit the following Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) will be implemented:
Interior Lighting Upgrade: Improve energy efficiency and lighting levels by replacing existing older, higher energy use lighting (T8, T12, HID, Compact Fluorescent and ballasts) systems with more energy efficient lighting in several buildings on campus. New LED lighting and ballasts will be installed in several buildings.
Exterior Lighting Upgrade: Improve energy efficiency and lighting levels of exterior pole, walkway, exterior wall, flood and parking lot light fixtures with new, higher efficiency LED fixtures.
Controls & Mechanical Upgrade: Install new direct digital controls (DDC) on existing pneumatically controlled equipment and integrate into the Energy Management System to optimize the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to provide a substantial reduction in energy consumption.
Water Conservation: Upgrade the existing flush valves (rebuilding or replacement) including the install of dual flush handles on toilets. Sink faucet aerators will have updated flow control devices installed to reduce flow. These measures will reduce the amount of waste water production as well.
Steam Traps Upgrade: Replace failed or nonfunctioning steam traps that are allowing steam bypass. This will help improve the efficiency of the steam plant by replacing failed or leaking traps to ensure complete condensation at each heat transfer device is achieved.
Building Envelope Improvements: Improve building envelope performance and reduce energy consumption by reducing exterior air infiltration into the conditioned spaces of buildings. This is achieved by installing new exterior door seals, window caulking, air conditioner covers, and using spray foam to fill gaps in the building envelope.
Dashboard & Metering: Installing Operator and Green Kiosk Dashboard hosted services to remotely monitor the energy use of several buildings on campus. The Operator dashboard format will be available to Facilities staff for energy analysis. The Green Kiosk format will allow physical interactive kiosks to be added at a later date with only the addition of hardware by the University.
If awarded, an ongoing grant application would assist with data collection, verification and development of actions that should take place as a result. Results of this grant will be announced Q2 2024.
Based on the audit the following Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) will be implemented:
Interior Lighting Upgrade: Improve energy efficiency and lighting levels by replacing existing older, higher energy use lighting (T8, T12, HID, Compact Fluorescent and ballasts) systems with more energy efficient lighting in several buildings on campus. New LED lighting and ballasts will be installed in several buildings.
Exterior Lighting Upgrade: Improve energy efficiency and lighting levels of exterior pole, walkway, exterior wall, flood and parking lot light fixtures with new, higher efficiency LED fixtures.
Controls & Mechanical Upgrade: Install new direct digital controls (DDC) on existing pneumatically controlled equipment and integrate into the Energy Management System to optimize the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to provide a substantial reduction in energy consumption.
Water Conservation: Upgrade the existing flush valves (rebuilding or replacement) including the install of dual flush handles on toilets. Sink faucet aerators will have updated flow control devices installed to reduce flow. These measures will reduce the amount of waste water production as well.
Steam Traps Upgrade: Replace failed or nonfunctioning steam traps that are allowing steam bypass. This will help improve the efficiency of the steam plant by replacing failed or leaking traps to ensure complete condensation at each heat transfer device is achieved.
Building Envelope Improvements: Improve building envelope performance and reduce energy consumption by reducing exterior air infiltration into the conditioned spaces of buildings. This is achieved by installing new exterior door seals, window caulking, air conditioner covers, and using spray foam to fill gaps in the building envelope.
Dashboard & Metering: Installing Operator and Green Kiosk Dashboard hosted services to remotely monitor the energy use of several buildings on campus. The Operator dashboard format will be available to Facilities staff for energy analysis. The Green Kiosk format will allow physical interactive kiosks to be added at a later date with only the addition of hardware by the University.
If awarded, an ongoing grant application would assist with data collection, verification and development of actions that should take place as a result. Results of this grant will be announced Q2 2024.
Website URL where information about the institution’s energy conservation and efficiency program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The solar power used for heating our domestic water is not metered and is therefore not including in any of our renewable energy production metrics.
The solar power used for heating our domestic water is not metered and is therefore not including in any of our renewable energy production metrics.
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