| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.34 |
| Liaison | Christie-Joy Hartman |
| Submission Date | Jan. 27, 2022 |
James Madison University
OP-5: Building Energy Efficiency
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.34 / 6.00 |
Avery
Smith Sustainability Analyst Facilities Engineering and Construction |
Electricity use, performance year (report kilowatt-hours):
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 112,223,029 Kilowatt-hours | 382,904.97 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 12,895 Kilowatt-hours | 44.00 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, performance year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 722,830 MMBtu |
| Imported steam, hot water, and/or chilled water | 0 MMBtu |
Total site energy consumption, performance year:
Gross floor area of building space, performance year:
Floor area of energy intensive space, performance year:
| Floor area | |
| Laboratory space | 45,924 Square Feet |
| Healthcare space | 18,105 Square Feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 430,396 Square Feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Degree days, performance year:
| Degree days | |
| Heating degree days | 4,795 Degree-Days (°F) |
| Cooling degree days | 914 Degree-Days (°F) |
Total degree days, performance year:
Start and end dates of the performance year (or 3-year period):
| Start date | End date | |
| Performance period | July 1, 2018 | June 30, 2019 |
Total site energy consumption per unit of EUI-adjusted floor area per degree day, performance year:
Electricity use, baseline year (report kWh):
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 82,474,009.02 Kilowatt-hours | 281,401.32 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 7,033.71 Kilowatt-hours | 24.00 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, baseline year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 152,015 MMBtu |
| Imported steam, hot water, and/or chilled water | 390,802 MMBtu |
Total site energy consumption, baseline year:
Gross floor area of building space, baseline year:
Start and end dates of the baseline year (or 3-year period):
| Start date | End date | |
| Baseline period | July 1, 2008 | June 30, 2009 |
A brief description of when and why the energy consumption baseline was adopted:
Source-site ratio for imported electricity:
Total energy consumption per unit of floor area:
| Site energy | Source energy | |
| Performance year | 0.15 MMBtu / GSF | 0.25 MMBtu / GSF |
| Baseline year | 0.16 MMBtu / GSF | 0.26 MMBtu / GSF |
Percentage reduction in total source energy consumption per unit of floor area from baseline:
Documentation to support the performance year energy consumption figures reported above:
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to shift individual attitudes and practices in regard to energy efficiency:
Wherever and whenever applicable and feasible, the university conserves energy and improves campus energy efficiency. The university aligns its plans, practices, and procedures with the campus environmental stewardship goals and the campus Environmental Stewardship Action Plan. JMU Policy 1704 ( https://www.jmu.edu/JMUpolicy/policies/1704.shtml) outlines procedures for individuals to take to maintain and save energy on campus.
A brief description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution:
In order to conserve energy, JMU employs several strategies to operate systems efficiently: 1) Scheduling: During unoccupied hours, buildings are placed into standby condition where the HVAC system is effectively turned off. 2) Sensors: A combination of motion, carbon dioxide, and occupancy sensors allow JMU to control the amount of outside air brought into buildings, e.g. by turning off the HVAC system when a student opens the window in a residence hall room. 3) Variable Frequency Drivers: These are also being installed on motors throughout campus allowing motors to operate at a speed proportional to power need.
A brief description of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies employed by the institution:
Beginning in 2011, the university began a widespread effort to retrofit LED lighting across campus as funding became available. A total of approximately 10,000 LED lights have been installed across campus resulting in an estimated reduction in electricity usage of over 2,000,000 kWh per year. Additionally, the university completed a comprehensive Dark Sky Study in 2016 that evaluated over 2000 exterior light fixtures across campus and determined their level of light pollution. The study found that 97% of the fixtures on campus are classified as either Cutoff or Full Cutoff by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). The study provided recommendations for replacing the "worst offender" lights on campus with higher efficient lighting that would reduce their contribution to light pollution.
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
In the renovation of Wayland Hall, a LEED Certified, Platinum-level building, JMU installed 32 wells as part of a “geothermal” ground source heat exchange system, using a water-to-water heat pump. This system was estimated to save 39% on energy usage in comparison to an average building of that size and use at that time.
A brief description of co-generation employed by the institution:
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace energy-consuming appliances, equipment, and systems with high efficiency alternatives:
JMU Policy 1701 requires that all electric products purchased by JMU meet the US EPA Energy Star certification. JMU’s Building Automation team also performs retro-commissioning by verifying all sensors and controllers related to the HVAC and control system will be able to improve temperature management, outdoor air volume adjustments, and equipment scheduling.
Website URL where information about the institution’s energy conservation and efficiency program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Per STARS guidance, valid data for this credit must be within the three years prior to the anticipated date of submission. All data entered for the performance year is from FY 2018-2019. This year was chosen due to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in FY 2019-2020 and FY 2020-2021. Therefore, figures for gross floor area of building space and energy intensive spaces differ from those of PRE-4 which uses FY 2020-2021.
Gross floor area of building space entered for this credit is based on data provided from the energy budget and is based on utility data.
Data for degree days retrieved from Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
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.