| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.91 |
| Liaison | Jessica Spence |
| Submission Date | July 26, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Central New Mexico Community College
OP-1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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5.54 / 10.00 |
Molly
Blumhoefer Campus as a Living Lab and Sustainability Project Manager PPD |
Has the institution conducted a GHG emissions inventory that includes all Scope 1 and 2 emissions? :
Does the institution’s GHG emissions inventory include all, some or none of its Scope 3 GHG emissions from the following categories?:
| All, Some, or None | |
| Business travel | Some |
| Commuting | Some |
| Purchased goods and services | None |
| Capital goods | None |
| Waste generated in operations | None |
| Fuel- and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2 | Some |
| Other categories | None |
A copy of the most recent GHG emissions inventory:
A brief description of the methodology and/or tool used to complete the GHG emissions inventory, including how the institution accounted for each category of Scope 3 emissions reported above:
2019: SIMAP tool was used to report purchased electricity and gas, as well as gallons of gasoline from fleet vehicles and solar produced (and fed back to grid) on site. Baseline was change to 2016. It was found that previous data was incorrect.
In 2014 the inventory was conducted primarily by Physical Plant staff (& 3rd party contractor) using an operational control approach. The emissions were measured using the Clean Air Cool Planet software because it was recommended by the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment and for its ease of use. The CA-CP Campus Carbon Climate Calculator's default emissions coefficient was used.
2016 Update: It was found that the natural gas data from 2014 was not accurate.Additionally, the Carbon Calculator (Cool Planet) and associated EXCEL files were corrupt. Molly Blumhoefer has updated the information using current data collected that came directly from utility providers and entered into Energy Star Platform. Since methodologies are not the same, numbers may be slightly different than what would have been found using 2014 Cool Planet calculator.
Energy files can be found in Molly's files, EXCEL: CNM Energy Metrics Jan-Dec 2015 (1)
Gross area of building space 1,732,022.0 (2016).
Energy Star Tracker: 27,637.3 metric tons TOTAL GHG emissions.
Cool Planet summary for 2014 reported gas (stationary) as 15% of total GHG
Cool Planet summary for 2014 reported that electricity was 85% or total GHG emissions.
Although not adjusting for inflation, as did Cool Planet Calculations, Molly Blumhoefer took percentages and applied them to energy star total GHG emissions (27,637.3) to find new "averages". These numbers are presumably higher than what would have been calculated using the Cool Planet software.
Has the GHG emissions inventory been validated internally by personnel who are independent of the GHG accounting and reporting process and/or verified by an independent, external third party?:
A brief description of the internal and/or external verification process:
2019 STATEMENT: Data was provided directly from utility companies (Public Service of New Mexico--PNM, and Centerpoint) to staff at CNM. Additionally, the data was entered into the 3rd party tool SIMAP (University of New Hampshire). There appear to be errors in data before 2016, so baseline was updated to 2016. All most recent figures were checked as a part of the STARS review period (October, 2019).
Previous years:
Data was collected by the various areas within the Physical Plant (and 3rd party contractors) to determine the data that was inputted in the calculator. The information was then reviewed by the CNM sustainability task team to review and confirmed information. In 2008 this information was being tracked in more systematic approach so that the information can be better measured.
2016 Update: It was found that the natural gas data from 2014 was not accurate.Additionally, the Carbon Calculator (Cool Planet) and associated EXCEL files were corrupt. Molly Blumhoefer has updated the information using current data collected that came directly from utility providers and entered into Energy Star Platform. Since methodologies are not the same, numbers may be slightly different than what would have been found using 2014 Cool Planet calculator.
Energy files can be found in Molly's files, EXCEL: CNM Energy Metrics Jan-Dec 2015 (1)
Gross area of building space 1,732,022.0 (2016).
Energy Star Tracker: 27,637.3 metric tons TOTAL GHG emissions.
Cool Planet summary for 2014 reported gas (stationary) as 15% of total GHG
Cool Planet summary for 2014 reported that electricity was 85% or total GHG emissions.
Although not adjusting for inflation, as did Cool Planet Calculations, Molly Blumhoefer took percentages and applied them to energy star total GHG emissions (27,637.3) to find new "averages". These numbers are presumably higher than what would have been calculated using the Cool Planet software.
Documentation to support the internal and/or external verification process:
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 and Part 3 of this credit? (reductions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions):
Gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from stationary combustion | 3,418.63 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 4,200.90 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from other sources | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 265 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from purchased electricity | 14,898.81 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 23,436 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from other sources | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Total | 18,317.44 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 27,901.90 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | July 1, 2017 | June 30, 2018 |
| Baseline Year | Jan. 1, 2014 | Jan. 1, 2015 |
A brief description of when and why the GHG emissions baseline was adopted (e.g. in sustainability plans and policies or in the context of other reporting obligations):
The president signed a climate commitment in 2009. Climate Task force was developed in 2013 and metrics were first gathered in 2014.
Since there was not any nautral gas information entered in STARS for original baseline of 2008 (First Year of collecting data after President Signed Climate Commitment), the baseline data did not accurately reflect the Carbon Emissions for the college. Therefore, for all energy-related categories, the baseline year was changed and all associated subcategories were as well (to 2016--first complete available gas and electric data and accurate data). Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent for 2016 was found using EPAs Greenhouse Gas Equivalent Calculator https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator
Figures needed to determine total carbon offsets:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Third-party verified carbon offsets purchased (exclude purchased RECs/GOs) | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Institution-catalyzed carbon offsets generated | 1,321 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Carbon sequestration due to land that the institution manages specifically for sequestration | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Carbon storage from on-site composting | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Carbon offsets included above for which the emissions reductions have been sold or transferred by the institution | 1,321 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Net carbon offsets | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
A brief description of the offsets in each category reported above, including vendor, project source, verification program and contract timeframes (as applicable):
2019: UNH SIMAP Calculator was used.
2019 STATEMENT: Data was provided directly from utility companies (Public Service of New Mexico--PNM, and Centerpoint) to staff at CNM. Additionally, the data was entered into the 3rd party tool SIMAP (University of New Hampshire). There was something wrong with the baseline year 2014 data, so 2016 was used. Also, 2016 was the first year that natural gas data was available, also making it the best choice for a baseline moving forward.
2016: Greenhouse Equivalencies used https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator
Emissions reductions attributable to Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) or Guarantee of Origin (GO) purchases:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Emissions reductions attributable to REC/GO purchases | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
A brief description of the purchased RECs/GOs including vendor, project source and verification program:
Carried over from 2016 since RECs remain the same. Previously verified by LEED consultants and PNM representatives/billing.
Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions | 18,317.44 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 27,901.90 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Figures needed to determine “Weighted Campus Users”:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site and/or staffed hospital beds | 0 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 13,684 | 14,491 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees (staff + faculty) | 1,412 | 1,878 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 1,121 | 800 |
| Weighted campus users | 10,481.25 | 11,676.75 |
Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user | 1.75 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 2.39 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Percentage reduction in adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user from baseline:
Gross floor area of building space, performance year:
Floor area of energy intensive building space, performance year:
| Floor Area | |
| Laboratory space | 462,507 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 500 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 100,000 Square feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per unit of EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Scope 3 GHG emissions, performance year:
| Emissions | |
| Business travel | --- |
| Commuting | --- |
| Purchased goods and services | --- |
| Capital goods | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Fuel- and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2 | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Waste generated in operations | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Other categories | 747.83 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
A brief description of the institution’s GHG emissions reduction initiatives, including efforts made during the previous three years:
Not sure how scope 3 was calculated, because no data was entered in the SIMAP tool for this scope, however, transpiration fuels were added under scope 1 (transport fuels data) for fleet vehicles.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
2019: Ceclia Miranda provide fleet vehicle information. PNM provided purchased electricity data and Centerpoint provided gas data. All rental properties were removed from data. This was entered into UNH's SIMAP tool.
Additionally, it was discovered there was not any natural gas information entered in STARS for original baseline of 2008 (First Year of collecting data after President Signed Climate Commitment), so the baseline data did not accurately reflect the Carbon Emissions for the college. Therefore, for all energy-related categories, the baseline year was changed to 2016 (first year natural gas data was entered) and all associated subcategories were as well (FTEs and GSF). The Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent for 2016 was found using EPAs Greenhouse Gas Equivalent Calculator https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator.
2019: Ceclia Miranda provide fleet vehicle information. PNM provided purchased electricity data and Centerpoint provided gas data. All rental properties were removed from data. This was entered into UNH's SIMAP tool.
Additionally, it was discovered there was not any natural gas information entered in STARS for original baseline of 2008 (First Year of collecting data after President Signed Climate Commitment), so the baseline data did not accurately reflect the Carbon Emissions for the college. Therefore, for all energy-related categories, the baseline year was changed to 2016 (first year natural gas data was entered) and all associated subcategories were as well (FTEs and GSF). The Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent for 2016 was found using EPAs Greenhouse Gas Equivalent Calculator https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.