| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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| Overall Score | 52.19 |
| Liaison | Christina Erickson |
| Submission Date | June 6, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Champlain College
EN-5: Outreach Campaign
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Christina
Erickson Sustainability Director Campus Planning |
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Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at students within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Yes
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Has the institution held at least one sustainability-related outreach campaign directed at employees within the previous three years that has yielded measurable, positive results in advancing sustainability?:
Yes
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The name of the campaign (1st campaign):
Kill-A-Watt Challenege
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A brief description of the campaign (1st campaign):
Every year during the month of February, Champlain College residential halls compete to reduce electricity usage. The winner of the competition is determined by the hall that has the largest percentage reduction of electricity over baseline consumption, as well as the highest rate of participation in various events on campus and within the residence halls. The aim of this competition is to raise student awareness regarding electricity conservation and related behaviors in Champlain College residence halls. The Challenge is a collaborative project between Sustain Champlain and Residential Life.
The winning hall is awarded $500 to spend on (decided by residential hall): pizza party, ice cream party, energy efficient appliance for building, etc. The savings from the electric bills will be transferred to Financial Aid.
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A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (1st campaign):
In 2016, there was an average of 3% decrease in electrical usage across main campus buildings. Seventeen buildings saved between 1-19%, two buildings stayed exactly level, and four buildings actually increased usage (between 1-5%). Using a simplified formula (with a base of $.12/kwh) it was calculated that Champlain saved over $2,700 worth of electricity during February. These savings will be transferred to student scholarships this year.
Information on past years can be found at www.champlain.edu/KAW
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The website URL where information about the campaign is available (1st campaign):
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The name of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Certified Green Room (for students)
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A brief description of the campaign (2nd campaign):
Champlain College Eco-Reps designed the Green Room Certification to give recognition to students living a sustainable lifestyle on campus. There are two levels of recognition that increase in difficulty and points. By noting all the actions that apply to a student and their room, they can reach Basic or Platinum certification (Platinum requires a visit from a Eco-Rep) and receive increasing levels of acknowledgment.
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A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign (2nd campaign):
In 2013-2014: had 11 platinum certified; 13 basic certified
In 2014-2015: had 20 platinum certified; 47 basic certified
In 2015-2016: 2 platinum certified; 42 basic certified (as of April 25, 2016)
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The website URL where information about the campaign is available (2nd campaign):
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A brief description of other outreach campaigns, including measured positive impacts:
Green Workplace Certification, launched in Feburary 2016.
Sustain Champlain and the student Eco-Reps designed the Green Office Certification to give recognition to Champlain employees’ efforts in creating a more environmentally friendly work environment. There are two levels that increase in difficulty and points. By evaluating all the actions that apply to you and your individual workspace you can reach Basic Certification or Platinum certification, based on responses to applicable questions, and receive increasing levels of acknowledgment. Platinum level requires a brief visit from an Eco-Rep.
* Basic Certification: Sticker to post on your door/window, 1 entry into raffle
* Platinum Certification: Sticker to post on your door/window, & 2 entries into raffle
Raffle is held at the end of the school year.
7 employees had their workplaces certified so far (Feb-April, 2016).
http://www.champlain.edu/greenoffice
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