| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.71 |
| Liaison | Alex Davis |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Arizona State University
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Betty
Lombardo Manager University Sustainability Practices |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
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.
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
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
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 |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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