Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 73.41
Liaison Jillian Leach
Submission Date Feb. 28, 2018
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STARS v2.1

California State University, Chico
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.00 / 4.00 Fletcher Alexander
Sustainability Programs Manager
Institute for Sustainable Development
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Air & Climate 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Air & Climate?:
Yes

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Air & Climate:
Welcome to California State University, Chico’s Sustainability Storyboard! The Institute for Sustainable Development has partnered with Lucid Design Group to develop this Storyboard for the campus community in an effort to increase awareness and transparency of utility consumption patterns on campus and to foster an expanded dialogue regarding resource conservation and efficiency. The Storyboard has been developed as a public portal into the University's progress pursuing sustainability in our campus operations and beyond. It is connected to building-level utility meters, including electricity, natural gas, heated water and chilled water meters, on a dozen campus buildings - including many of our largest academic and administrative buildings, our residence halls and our student union and recreation center. Built around this 'live' data, which is updated every 24 hours, you'll find information on many sustainability initiatives at Chico State - from LEED buildings to energy competitions in the residence halls, from institutional Climate Action Planning to faculty integration of sustainability into their course curriculum. We invite you to spend some time exploring the Storyboard and the story of sustainability at Chico State! CALL Goals: Establish a public point of access to campus building energy and other resource consumption data and foster an expanded dialogue between students, faculty, administration and facilities management regarding campus energy consumption and opportunities for conservation. Integrate real campus utility data into the sustainability pathway course curriculum with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge utility management software programs and analytics in new and innovative ways. Explore a range of strategies for engaging building occupants and residents in better understanding their buildings and the impacts of their interactions with them on campus resource consumption and compel them to act for conservation.

Buildings  

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Buildings?:
Yes

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Buildings:
Welcome to California State University, Chico’s Sustainability Storyboard! The Institute for Sustainable Development has partnered with Lucid Design Group to develop this Storyboard for the campus community in an effort to increase awareness and transparency of utility consumption patterns on campus and to foster an expanded dialogue regarding resource conservation and efficiency. The Storyboard has been developed as a public portal into the University's progress pursuing sustainability in our campus operations and beyond. It is connected to building-level utility meters, including electricity, natural gas, heated water and chilled water meters, on a dozen campus buildings - including many of our largest academic and administrative buildings, our residence halls and our student union and recreation center. Built around this 'live' data, which is updated every 24 hours, you'll find information on many sustainability initiatives at Chico State - from LEED buildings to energy competitions in the residence halls, from institutional Climate Action Planning to faculty integration of sustainability into their course curriculum. We invite you to spend some time exploring the Storyboard and the story of sustainability at Chico State! CALL Goals: Establish a public point of access to campus building energy and other resource consumption data and foster an expanded dialogue between students, faculty, administration and facilities management regarding campus energy consumption and opportunities for conservation. Integrate real campus utility data into the sustainability pathway course curriculum with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge utility management software programs and analytics in new and innovative ways. Explore a range of strategies for engaging building occupants and residents in better understanding their buildings and the impacts of their interactions with them on campus resource consumption and compel them to act for conservation.

Energy 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Energy?:
Yes

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Energy:
Welcome to California State University, Chico’s Sustainability Storyboard! The Institute for Sustainable Development has partnered with Lucid Design Group to develop this Storyboard for the campus community in an effort to increase awareness and transparency of utility consumption patterns on campus and to foster an expanded dialogue regarding resource conservation and efficiency. The Storyboard has been developed as a public portal into the University's progress pursuing sustainability in our campus operations and beyond. It is connected to building-level utility meters, including electricity, natural gas, heated water and chilled water meters, on a dozen campus buildings - including many of our largest academic and administrative buildings, our residence halls and our student union and recreation center. Built around this 'live' data, which is updated every 24 hours, you'll find information on many sustainability initiatives at Chico State - from LEED buildings to energy competitions in the residence halls, from institutional Climate Action Planning to faculty integration of sustainability into their course curriculum. We invite you to spend some time exploring the Storyboard and the story of sustainability at Chico State! CALL Goals: Establish a public point of access to campus building energy and other resource consumption data and foster an expanded dialogue between students, faculty, administration and facilities management regarding campus energy consumption and opportunities for conservation. Integrate real campus utility data into the sustainability pathway course curriculum with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge utility management software programs and analytics in new and innovative ways. Explore a range of strategies for engaging building occupants and residents in better understanding their buildings and the impacts of their interactions with them on campus resource consumption and compel them to act for conservation.

Food & Dining 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Food & Dining?:
No

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Food & Dining:
N/A

Grounds 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Grounds?:
Yes

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Grounds:
Welcome to California State University, Chico’s Sustainability Storyboard! The Institute for Sustainable Development has partnered with Lucid Design Group to develop this Storyboard for the campus community in an effort to increase awareness and transparency of utility consumption patterns on campus and to foster an expanded dialogue regarding resource conservation and efficiency. The Storyboard has been developed as a public portal into the University's progress pursuing sustainability in our campus operations and beyond. It is connected to building-level utility meters, including electricity, natural gas, heated water and chilled water meters, on a dozen campus buildings - including many of our largest academic and administrative buildings, our residence halls and our student union and recreation center. Built around this 'live' data, which is updated every 24 hours, you'll find information on many sustainability initiatives at Chico State - from LEED buildings to energy competitions in the residence halls, from institutional Climate Action Planning to faculty integration of sustainability into their course curriculum. We invite you to spend some time exploring the Storyboard and the story of sustainability at Chico State! CALL Goals: Establish a public point of access to campus building energy and other resource consumption data and foster an expanded dialogue between students, faculty, administration and facilities management regarding campus energy consumption and opportunities for conservation. Integrate real campus utility data into the sustainability pathway course curriculum with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge utility management software programs and analytics in new and innovative ways. Explore a range of strategies for engaging building occupants and residents in better understanding their buildings and the impacts of their interactions with them on campus resource consumption and compel them to act for conservation.

Purchasing 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Purchasing?:
No

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Purchasing:
N/A

Transportation 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Transportation?:
No

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Transportation:
N/A

Waste 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Waste?:
Yes

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Waste:
Welcome to California State University, Chico’s Sustainability Storyboard! The Institute for Sustainable Development has partnered with Lucid Design Group to develop this Storyboard for the campus community in an effort to increase awareness and transparency of utility consumption patterns on campus and to foster an expanded dialogue regarding resource conservation and efficiency. The Storyboard has been developed as a public portal into the University's progress pursuing sustainability in our campus operations and beyond. It is connected to building-level utility meters, including electricity, natural gas, heated water and chilled water meters, on a dozen campus buildings - including many of our largest academic and administrative buildings, our residence halls and our student union and recreation center. Built around this 'live' data, which is updated every 24 hours, you'll find information on many sustainability initiatives at Chico State - from LEED buildings to energy competitions in the residence halls, from institutional Climate Action Planning to faculty integration of sustainability into their course curriculum. We invite you to spend some time exploring the Storyboard and the story of sustainability at Chico State! CALL Goals: Establish a public point of access to campus building energy and other resource consumption data and foster an expanded dialogue between students, faculty, administration and facilities management regarding campus energy consumption and opportunities for conservation. Integrate real campus utility data into the sustainability pathway course curriculum with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge utility management software programs and analytics in new and innovative ways. Explore a range of strategies for engaging building occupants and residents in better understanding their buildings and the impacts of their interactions with them on campus resource consumption and compel them to act for conservation.

Water 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Water?:
Yes

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Water:
Welcome to California State University, Chico’s Sustainability Storyboard! The Institute for Sustainable Development has partnered with Lucid Design Group to develop this Storyboard for the campus community in an effort to increase awareness and transparency of utility consumption patterns on campus and to foster an expanded dialogue regarding resource conservation and efficiency. The Storyboard has been developed as a public portal into the University's progress pursuing sustainability in our campus operations and beyond. It is connected to building-level utility meters, including electricity, natural gas, heated water and chilled water meters, on a dozen campus buildings - including many of our largest academic and administrative buildings, our residence halls and our student union and recreation center. Built around this 'live' data, which is updated every 24 hours, you'll find information on many sustainability initiatives at Chico State - from LEED buildings to energy competitions in the residence halls, from institutional Climate Action Planning to faculty integration of sustainability into their course curriculum. We invite you to spend some time exploring the Storyboard and the story of sustainability at Chico State! CALL Goals: Establish a public point of access to campus building energy and other resource consumption data and foster an expanded dialogue between students, faculty, administration and facilities management regarding campus energy consumption and opportunities for conservation. Integrate real campus utility data into the sustainability pathway course curriculum with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge utility management software programs and analytics in new and innovative ways. Explore a range of strategies for engaging building occupants and residents in better understanding their buildings and the impacts of their interactions with them on campus resource consumption and compel them to act for conservation.

Coordination & Planning 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Coordination & Planning?:
Yes

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Coordination & Planning:
Welcome to California State University, Chico’s Sustainability Storyboard! The Institute for Sustainable Development has partnered with Lucid Design Group to develop this Storyboard for the campus community in an effort to increase awareness and transparency of utility consumption patterns on campus and to foster an expanded dialogue regarding resource conservation and efficiency. The Storyboard has been developed as a public portal into the University's progress pursuing sustainability in our campus operations and beyond. It is connected to building-level utility meters, including electricity, natural gas, heated water and chilled water meters, on a dozen campus buildings - including many of our largest academic and administrative buildings, our residence halls and our student union and recreation center. Built around this 'live' data, which is updated every 24 hours, you'll find information on many sustainability initiatives at Chico State - from LEED buildings to energy competitions in the residence halls, from institutional Climate Action Planning to faculty integration of sustainability into their course curriculum. We invite you to spend some time exploring the Storyboard and the story of sustainability at Chico State! CALL Goals: Establish a public point of access to campus building energy and other resource consumption data and foster an expanded dialogue between students, faculty, administration and facilities management regarding campus energy consumption and opportunities for conservation. Integrate real campus utility data into the sustainability pathway course curriculum with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge utility management software programs and analytics in new and innovative ways. Explore a range of strategies for engaging building occupants and residents in better understanding their buildings and the impacts of their interactions with them on campus resource consumption and compel them to act for conservation.

Diversity & Affordability 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Diversity & Affordability?:
No

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Diversity & Affordability:
N/A

Investment & Finance 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Investment & Finance?:
Yes

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Investment & Finance:
Welcome to California State University, Chico’s Sustainability Storyboard! The Institute for Sustainable Development has partnered with Lucid Design Group to develop this Storyboard for the campus community in an effort to increase awareness and transparency of utility consumption patterns on campus and to foster an expanded dialogue regarding resource conservation and efficiency. The Storyboard has been developed as a public portal into the University's progress pursuing sustainability in our campus operations and beyond. It is connected to building-level utility meters, including electricity, natural gas, heated water and chilled water meters, on a dozen campus buildings - including many of our largest academic and administrative buildings, our residence halls and our student union and recreation center. Built around this 'live' data, which is updated every 24 hours, you'll find information on many sustainability initiatives at Chico State - from LEED buildings to energy competitions in the residence halls, from institutional Climate Action Planning to faculty integration of sustainability into their course curriculum. We invite you to spend some time exploring the Storyboard and the story of sustainability at Chico State! CALL Goals: Establish a public point of access to campus building energy and other resource consumption data and foster an expanded dialogue between students, faculty, administration and facilities management regarding campus energy consumption and opportunities for conservation. Integrate real campus utility data into the sustainability pathway course curriculum with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge utility management software programs and analytics in new and innovative ways. Explore a range of strategies for engaging building occupants and residents in better understanding their buildings and the impacts of their interactions with them on campus resource consumption and compel them to act for conservation.

Public Engagement 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Public Engagement?:
Yes

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Public Engagement:
Welcome to California State University, Chico’s Sustainability Storyboard! The Institute for Sustainable Development has partnered with Lucid Design Group to develop this Storyboard for the campus community in an effort to increase awareness and transparency of utility consumption patterns on campus and to foster an expanded dialogue regarding resource conservation and efficiency. The Storyboard has been developed as a public portal into the University's progress pursuing sustainability in our campus operations and beyond. It is connected to building-level utility meters, including electricity, natural gas, heated water and chilled water meters, on a dozen campus buildings - including many of our largest academic and administrative buildings, our residence halls and our student union and recreation center. Built around this 'live' data, which is updated every 24 hours, you'll find information on many sustainability initiatives at Chico State - from LEED buildings to energy competitions in the residence halls, from institutional Climate Action Planning to faculty integration of sustainability into their course curriculum. We invite you to spend some time exploring the Storyboard and the story of sustainability at Chico State! CALL Goals: Establish a public point of access to campus building energy and other resource consumption data and foster an expanded dialogue between students, faculty, administration and facilities management regarding campus energy consumption and opportunities for conservation. Integrate real campus utility data into the sustainability pathway course curriculum with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge utility management software programs and analytics in new and innovative ways. Explore a range of strategies for engaging building occupants and residents in better understanding their buildings and the impacts of their interactions with them on campus resource consumption and compel them to act for conservation.

Wellbeing & Work 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to Wellbeing & Work?:
No

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to Wellbeing & Work:
N/A

Other Impact Areas 

Is the institution utilizing its campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in relation to other areas (e.g. arts & culture or technology)?:
Yes

A brief description of the student/faculty projects and how they contribute to understanding campus sustainability challenges or advancing sustainability on campus in relation to other areas:
Technology Welcome to California State University, Chico’s Sustainability Storyboard! The Institute for Sustainable Development has partnered with Lucid Design Group to develop this Storyboard for the campus community in an effort to increase awareness and transparency of utility consumption patterns on campus and to foster an expanded dialogue regarding resource conservation and efficiency. The Storyboard has been developed as a public portal into the University's progress pursuing sustainability in our campus operations and beyond. It is connected to building-level utility meters, including electricity, natural gas, heated water and chilled water meters, on a dozen campus buildings - including many of our largest academic and administrative buildings, our residence halls and our student union and recreation center. Built around this 'live' data, which is updated every 24 hours, you'll find information on many sustainability initiatives at Chico State - from LEED buildings to energy competitions in the residence halls, from institutional Climate Action Planning to faculty integration of sustainability into their course curriculum. We invite you to spend some time exploring the Storyboard and the story of sustainability at Chico State! CALL Goals: Establish a public point of access to campus building energy and other resource consumption data and foster an expanded dialogue between students, faculty, administration and facilities management regarding campus energy consumption and opportunities for conservation. Integrate real campus utility data into the sustainability pathway course curriculum with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge utility management software programs and analytics in new and innovative ways. Explore a range of strategies for engaging building occupants and residents in better understanding their buildings and the impacts of their interactions with them on campus resource consumption and compel them to act for conservation.

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