| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.10 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
SD-10: Energy Use by Type
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Crystal
Simmons Outreach and public relations Office of Sustainability |
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The percentage of total electricity use from coal.:
38
The percentage of total electricity use from wind.:
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The percentage of total electricity use from biomass.:
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The percentage of total electricity use from natural gas.:
4
The percentage of total electricity use from solar PV.:
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The percentage of total electricity use from geothermal.:
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The percentage of total electricity use from nuclear.:
52
The percentage of total electricity use from hydro.:
6
The percentage of total electricity use from other.:
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Provide a brief description.:
Appalachian is a leader in renewable energy installations. Portfolio includes 8 photovoltaic arrays, 7 solar thermal (5 are commercial), largest wind turbine in North Carolina. In 2011, 3-pv & 3 solar thermal came online.
The percentage of total energy used for heating buildings from coal.:
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The percentage of total energy used for heating buildings from biomass.:
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The percentage of total energy used for heating buildings from electricity.:
0.07
The percentage of total energy used for heating buildings from natural gas.:
99
The percentage of total energy used for heating buildings from geothermal.:
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The percentage of total energy used for heating buildings from fuel oil.:
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The percentage of total energy used for heating buildings from other.:
0.03
Provide a brief description.:
Appalachian relies nearly 100 percent on natural gas to heat bldgs on a 3-mile central steam loop around campus.
If cogeneration, please explain.:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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