| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 81.96 |
| Liaison | Lindsey Lyons |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Dickinson College
IN-47: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Kenneth
Shultes AVP for Sustainability Sustainability |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
In 2023, Dickinson renovated our Historic President's House to become a new Alumni Center. We employed many sustainable features in the house, but most notable and innovative is the inclusion of a geo-exchange heating and cooling system, which is designed to accommodate all HVAC loads in the house. This is our first geo-exchange system on campus. The system employs eight wells that are 300 feet deep. The system is 40-50% more efficient than a more conventional system, which does not employ the renewable energy inherent in a geo-exchange system.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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