| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.69 |
| Liaison | Tina Evans |
| Submission Date | Aug. 20, 2024 |
Colorado Mountain College
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 5.00 |
Adrian
Fielder Assistant Dean of Instruction Spring Valley |
Total floor area of existing building space:
Floor area of existing building space operated and maintained in accordance with a sustainable management policy/program and/or a green building rating system:
| Existing floor area | |
| Certified at the highest achievable level under a multi-attribute, Green Building Council (GBC) rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Platinum) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at the 2nd highest level under a 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Gold) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM-In Use Very Good) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at a step above minimum level under a 4 -or 5–tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Silver) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at minimum level under a multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM In-Use Pass or LEED O+M Certified) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at any level under a non-GBC rating system or single-attribute rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings | 0 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a multi-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 0 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a single-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 812,469 Square feet |
| Total | 812,469 Square feet |
Percentage of existing building space certified under a green building rating system rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings:
A brief description of the sustainable operations and maintenance policy/program and/or O+M rating system(s) used:
Operation and maintenance policy guidelines were established by CMC's Facilities Department via an Energy Policy and Sustainable Energy Conservation Procedure (attached here in its most recent version from 2023) that is regularly updated and used to train staff who manage our heating and cooling systems or who purchase and utilize energy in any college asset. This document drills down into specifics such as what set points to use on HVAC systems, exactly how to schedule heating and cooling of occupied versus unoccupied spaces, and how to power down energy-intensive systems during holidays and other breaks. See attachment for a full description of the program.
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable operations and maintenance program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Although CMC has implemented various measures over the years to conserve energy, the renewed emphasis on efficient building scheduling, operations, and maintenance reflected in this policy has proven (as evidenced by our energy and carbon reductions quantified in OP-2) to reduce energy consumption, and optimize utility and operational cost savings with minimal additional capital investment while providing a framework that supports sustainability. The college educates faculty, staff, and students on energy conservation and sustainability as these groups are instrumental to the success of this policy. Involvement by faculty and students is essential to foster program development and site participation.
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