| Overall Rating | Platinum - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 85.56 |
| Liaison | Tonie Miyamoto |
| Submission Date | Feb. 7, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Colorado State University
OP-2: Outdoor Air Quality
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Carol
Dollard Energy Engineer Facilities Management |
Does the institution have policies and/or guidelines in place to improve outdoor air quality and minimize air pollutant emissions from mobile sources on campus?:
A brief description of the policies and/or guidelines to improve outdoor air quality and minimize air pollutant emissions from mobile sources:
CSU has committed to retaining the core of campus as a Pedestrian campus & restricting vehicular access through campus policies. These policies are central to campus character & safety, but also critical to preserving high air quality standards in these areas. One of the components of furthering this strategy is the new "Around the Horn" bus service that has been funded jointly by ASCSU (student government) and the university administration. This service provides transportation around campus and reduces vehicle trips within campus boundaries.
Facilities Management & Housing & Dining Services (the two largest operational departments on campus) have issued guidelines to prohibit idling of service vehicles.
In addition, CSU Police can ticket and enforce the Colorado policy (42-4-1206 co. statute) prohibiting idling.
Has the institution completed an inventory of significant air emissions from stationary campus sources or else verified that no such emissions are produced?:
Weight of the following categories of air emissions from stationary sources::
| Weight of Emissions | |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | 118.90 Tons |
| Sulfur oxides (SOx) | 3.10 Tons |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | 49 Tons |
| Particulate matter (PM) | 6.60 Tons |
| Ozone (O3) | 3.80 Tons |
| Lead (Pb) | 0 Tons |
| Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) | 0 Tons |
| Ozone-depleting compounds (ODCs) | 0 Tons |
| Other standard categories of air emissions identified in permits and/or regulations | 0 Tons |
A brief description of the methodology(ies) the institution used to complete its air emissions inventory:
CSU owns and operates numerous stationary sources of air emissions including boilers, generators and incinerators. Many of these sources are covered by an air emission permit or Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN). CSU calculates air emissions from boilers using the type and amount of fuel consumed, and applying emission factors from AP-42 or based on manufacturer information. Emissions from generators are calculated based on actual run-time and manufacturer supplied emission factors. Incinerator emissions are estimated based on fuel type, allowable charge rate, and emission factors from AP-42.
CSU evaluates of the incremental increase in air pollutants emitted with each proposed major project that represents additional air emissions, e.g. cogeneration, large biomass, etc. Some projects have been shelved due to air emissions considerations. CSU is evaluating alternative sources to provide heat on campus that do not increase air emissions, such as geothermal energy.
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:
An example of an initiative in the last three years that helped to reduce air emissions from stationary is:
• Removing an aged boiler in the IDRC complex and tying that building to a newer boiler in an adjacent building allowed us to get rid of an older, less efficient boiler & improve the load factor on the newer boiler, thus reducing emissions.
An example of an initiative in the last three years that helped to reduce air emissions from stationary is:
• Removing an aged boiler in the IDRC complex and tying that building to a newer boiler in an adjacent building allowed us to get rid of an older, less efficient boiler & improve the load factor on the newer boiler, thus reducing emissions.
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.