| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.97 |
| Liaison | Natalie Hayes |
| Submission Date | Aug. 6, 2020 |
Bentley University
IN-47: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Natalie
Hayes Associate Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
In 2018, Bentley University constructed a 76,000 square-foot multi purpose ice arena. The Bentley Arena achieved the United States Green Building Council's first LEED Platinum Certification for a stand-alone ice arena, making it the most environmentally friendly arena in the United States.
The Bentley Arena has half of the carbon footprint of peer buildings, due to a combination of high efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, high efficiency ice making equipment, a state-of-the-art heat reclamation loop, smart LED lighting systems, and a 504 MW rooftop solar array. The solar array (consisting of 1,400 solar panels) provides the building with 40% of its annual electricity needs. The Bentley Arena also uses 50% less water than peers and provides the perfect venue for students to explore the impacts of various sustainable technologies on natural resource use and operating costs.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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