| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.35 |
| Liaison | Delicia Nahman |
| Submission Date | Sept. 12, 2023 |
Lafayette College
OP-5: Building Energy Efficiency
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.76 / 6.00 |
Scott
Kennedy Director of Facilities Operations Finance & Administrative |
Electricity use, performance year (report kilowatt-hours):
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 28,004,407 Kilowatt-hours | 95,551.04 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 534,188 Kilowatt-hours | 1,822.65 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, performance year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 157,823 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 | 115,443 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 5,228 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 6,000 Square feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Degree days, performance year:
| Degree days | |
| Heating degree days | 4,628 Degree-Days (°F) |
| Cooling degree days | 854 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 | 28,867,988 Kilowatt-hours | 98,497.58 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 0 Kilowatt-hours | 0 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, baseline year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 164,890 MMBtu |
| Imported steam, hot water, and/or chilled water | 111,183 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, 2007 | June 30, 2008 |
A brief description of when and why the energy consumption baseline was adopted:
The building energy consumption baseline (2007-2008) was adopted to accurately assess future improvement made by the campus after signing the ACUPCC in 2008. Data were compiled as far back as 2005-2006, but 2007-2008 was the earliest year that was accurate and comprehensive enough to provide valuable comparisons.
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 | 0.21 MMBtu per square foot | 0.32 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:
The Office of Sustainability does outreach to students through the EcoRep leadership program and to offices through the Sustainable Office Program. Both programs emphasize behaviors to promote energy conservation and efficiency.
A brief description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution:
Lafayette College uses a building automation system to control HVAC systems. Temperature setpoints along with occupied schedules are controlled by the BAS System. New construction has been designed with energy efficiency principles in mind.
A brief description of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies employed by the institution:
LED lighting is incorporated into all new buildings and renovation projects.
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
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:
All purchased equipment must meet EPA Energy Star standards.
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:
The college has increased it's square footage while maintaining a fairly steady energy consumption by increasing efficiency of existing buildings and ensuring new construction has high standards for energy efficiency. Lafayette has also funded a Green Revolving Fund for energy conservation projects. This project has supported HVAC improvements, lighting improvements, and more across campus. Additional programming supports individual attitudes and behavior change around energy consumption.
The college has increased it's square footage while maintaining a fairly steady energy consumption by increasing efficiency of existing buildings and ensuring new construction has high standards for energy efficiency. Lafayette has also funded a Green Revolving Fund for energy conservation projects. This project has supported HVAC improvements, lighting improvements, and more across campus. Additional programming supports individual attitudes and behavior change around energy consumption.
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