| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.17 |
| Liaison | Kara Holmstrom |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Luther College
OP-5: Building Energy Consumption
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.79 / 6.00 |
Jay
Uthoff Director of Facilities Facilities Management |
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Part 1
This credit is based on energy inputs from offsite sources and electricity produced by onsite renewables. When the institution purchases one fuel and uses it to produce heat and/or power, you should enter only what is purchased. For example, if the institution purchases natural gas to fuel a CHP system and produce steam and electricity, only the purchased natural gas should be reported.
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Grid-purchased electricity | 45,606 MMBtu | 52,437 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site renewables | 3,397 MMBtu | 0 MMBtu |
| District steam/hot water (sourced from offsite) | 0 MMBtu | 0 MMBtu |
| Energy from all other sources (e.g., natural gas, fuel oil, propane/LPG, district chilled water, coal/coke, biomass) | 100,147 MMBtu | 112,109 MMBtu |
| Total | 149,150 MMBtu | 164,546 MMBtu |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or 3-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | June 1, 2017 | May 31, 2018 |
| Baseline Year | June 1, 2003 | May 31, 2004 |
A brief description of when and why the building energy consumption baseline was adopted (e.g. in sustainability plans and policies or in the context of other reporting obligations):
2003-2004 was our peak energy usage year. We have continually used this year for all of our comparative data. Luther College continues to make improvements in its use of energy. We have reduced our electricity consumption year over year since 2003. Remarkably, this has been achieved while adding square feet to the campus with a science lab, aquatic center, additional square feet to the Union, and renovation of our old science building.
Gross floor area of building space:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Gross floor area of building space | 1,495,052.36 Gross square feet | 1,388,119.40 Gross square feet |
Source-site ratio for grid-purchased electricity:
3.14
Total building energy consumption per unit of floor area:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Site energy | 0.10 MMBtu per square foot | 0.12 MMBtu per square foot |
| Source energy | 0.17 MMBtu per square foot | 0.20 MMBtu per square foot |
Percentage reduction in total building energy consumption (source energy) per unit of floor area from baseline:
17.22
Part 2
| Degree days (see help icon above) | |
| Heating degree days | 7,617.10 Degree-Days (°F) |
| Cooling degree days | 820.20 Degree-Days (°F) |
Floor area of energy intensive space, performance year:
| Floor Area | |
| Laboratory space | 24,999.99 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 4,777 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
1,563,759.33
Gross square feet
Building energy consumption (site energy) per unit of EUI-adjusted floor area per degree day, performance year:
11.30
Btu / GSF / Degree-Day (°F)
Optional Fields
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A brief description of the institution's initiatives to shift individual attitudes and practices in regard to energy efficiency (e.g. outreach and education efforts):
Energy Conservation Program
In February 2010, Luther officially adopted an Energy Conservation Program. A $45,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Institute funded the creation of the program. The creation of the program developed with consultants from Sebesta Blomberg. Through innovative programming related to energy conservation, we hope to reduce energy consumption two percent per year through behavior change and will continue our work on energy efficiency (three percent per year), as well as larger projects like the wind turbine, biomass project and building improvement projects.
In 2017 and 2018, the Center for Sustainable Communities developed the Baker Energy Monitoring Project. Residents of Baker Village now have access to Energy Genius, a website that allows them to monitor their energy usage. The information displayed on the site is specific to each unit and can display real-time data as well as data from past days and months. Students can also view an anonymous comparison to other units as well as track progress for reducing personal energy consumption. A monthly email report is sent to Baker Village residents, updating them on their energy consumption. This report compares their apartment to other apartments in the Village.
More information on our energy conservation education and outreach initiatives can be found here: https://www.luther.edu/sustainability/energy-climate/conservation/
A brief description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution (e.g. building temperature standards, occupancy and vacancy sensors):
Luther College has set its building temperature standards and works diligently to maintain them as close as possible, while also looking at ASHRAE charts for human comfort levels. Currently we operate our DDC controlled buildings with an average 6 degree offset from heating to cooling. We have retrofitted many classrooms, offices, and larger venues with occupancy sensors that integrate with the lighting and HVAC controls.
A brief description of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies employed by the institution:
Luther College has been installing TLED lamps and drivers as replacements for all fluorescent lamps. We are also installing LED replacement lamps as replacements for our 26 watt to 42 watt compact fluorescent fixtures. Our exit lights are LED. All most all future lighting projects will be LED. Luther College transitioned all 3,040 light bulbs in Preus Library to LED in 2018.
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
Luther College utilizes expansive south facing windows for passive solar heating. Baker Village, a 33,632 sq. ft. residence hall utilizes GSHP for heating and cooling and assisting with domestic hot water production. Our Center for the Arts is a 59,825 sq.ft. teaching, studio, and performing arts building that uses GSHP. In addition all ventilation air is exchanged with an air to air heat exchanger.
A brief description of co-generation employed by the institution, e.g. combined heat and power (CHP):
We have evaluated the technology and utilized the Energy Resources Center at the University of Illinois to determine a payback. With our utility tariff structure the payback was in the 55 year time frame. We do not utilize CHP at this time.
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace energy-consuming appliances, equipment and systems with high efficiency alternatives (e.g. building re-commissioning or retrofit programs):
Luther participated in a building retro-commissioning program with our local utility. While not completed on every building, the process found many savings opportunities. We have campus-wide policies on Energy Star and EPEAT purchases. (Attached)
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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