| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.94 |
| Liaison | David Greenwood |
| Submission Date | Nov. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Lakehead University
OP-16: Life Cycle Cost Analysis
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.00 / 1.00 |
Andrew
Carr STARS Researcher Centre for Place and Sustainability Studies |
Does the the institution employ Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) as a matter of policy and practice when evaluating energy and water-using products and systems?:
Does the institution employ LCCA as a matter of policy and practice across the operations of the entire institution (i.e. all divisions)?:
A brief description of the LCCA policy(ies) and practice(s):
The only area in which Lakehead has a formal commitment to a LCCA policy is in it's Sustainable Building Policy. The Sustainable Building Policy can be found here: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/policies/property/sustainable-building-policy
The website URL where information about the institution’s LCCA policies and practices is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
While Geoffrey Matte (Manager, Procurement & Contract Services) noted that on most purchases a LCCA is performed, he is not required to do it through the Lakehead University Procurement policy. Thus it cannot be stated that Lakehead "employs Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) as a matter of policy and practice when evaluating energy and water-using products and systems" because it is not policy for all purchases.
It is policy that LCCA is performed on products purchased for new buildings in Lakehead's Sustainable Building Policy. It is also likely that LCCA is done for most major purchases regarding energy and water-using products and systems as it is fiscally advantageous for the University to do so.
While Geoffrey Matte (Manager, Procurement & Contract Services) noted that on most purchases a LCCA is performed, he is not required to do it through the Lakehead University Procurement policy. Thus it cannot be stated that Lakehead "employs Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) as a matter of policy and practice when evaluating energy and water-using products and systems" because it is not policy for all purchases.
It is policy that LCCA is performed on products purchased for new buildings in Lakehead's Sustainable Building Policy. It is also likely that LCCA is done for most major purchases regarding energy and water-using products and systems as it is fiscally advantageous for the University to do so.
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