Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 69.71
Liaison Alex Davis
Submission Date Feb. 28, 2014
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

Arizona State University
IN-1: Innovation 1

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Betty Lombardo
Manager
University Sustainability Practices
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Climate Neutrality Strategic Partnership

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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
Arizona State University has entered into an agreement with Ameresco and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to become Strategic Partners for Climate Neutrality, and to thereby work together to assure that ASU will meet its goals and targets that are agreed with the ACUPCC. Ameresco and RMI will carry out industrial grade audits (IGAs) of facilities, develop renewable energy projects, prescribe and carry out deep retrofits on campus buildings, assess and develop smart grid and micro-grid projects, and develop innovative transportation projects at ASU. As strategic partners, Ameresco/RMI will have first right of refusal on projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
The strategic partnership with Ameresco and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has resulted in the following measurable outcomes. * Improved and more detailed industrial grade audits of complex laboratory facilities * Development of a detailed and comprehensive climate action plan * More effective engagement of building managers and students * Reduction of energy consumption and GHG in the Central Plant * Development of major renewable energy delivery projects

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A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
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Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of 5):
Yes or No
Curriculum No
Research No
Campus Engagement No
Public Engagement No
Air & Climate No
Buildings No
Dining Services No
Energy Yes
Grounds No
Purchasing No
Transportation No
Waste No
Water No
Coordination, Planning & Governance No
Diversity & Affordability No
Health, Wellbeing & Work No
Investment No

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Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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