| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.71 |
| Liaison | Christie-Joy Hartman |
| Submission Date | Sept. 13, 2024 |
James Madison University
OP-5: Building Energy Efficiency
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.61 / 6.00 |
Nate
Brown Sustainability Analyst Facilities Engineering & Construction |
Electricity use, performance year (report kilowatt-hours):
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 112,899,785 Kilowatt-hours | 385,214.07 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 | 590,137 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 | 45,838 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 18,220 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 507,362 Square feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Degree days, performance year:
| Degree days | |
| Heating degree days | 4,621 Degree-Days (°F) |
| Cooling degree days | 653 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, 2022 | June 30, 2023 |
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 | 0.11 MMBtu per square foot | 0.20 MMBtu per square foot |
| Baseline year | 0.16 MMBtu per square foot | 0.26 MMBtu per square foot |
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. As existing lights reach the end of the lives, they are usually replaced with high efficiency LEDs.
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
In the renovation of Wayland Hall, a LEED 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:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
- Imported electricity data retrieved from utility bills aggregated by Valerie Gray, Energy & Utility Admin Assistant.
- Renewable energy generated on campus was estimated under guidance from Dr. Jon Miles, Executive Director of the Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy (CASE). CASE operates and maintains the wind turbine and small solar array.
- Data for degree days retrieved from Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
- Data entered on 5/31/24 by Nate Brown, JMU Sustainability Analyst.
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