| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.48 |
| Liaison | Dayna Cook |
| Submission Date | Sept. 28, 2020 |
Northern Arizona University
OP-5: Building Energy Efficiency
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.67 / 6.00 |
Jon
Heitzinger Associate Utilities Director Facility Services |
Electricity use, performance year (report kilowatt-hours):
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 69,554,578 Kilowatt-hours | 237,320.22 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 885,641 Kilowatt-hours | 3,021.81 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, performance year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 418,697 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 | 112,948 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 19,799 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 180,380 Square feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Degree days, performance year:
| Degree days | |
| Heating degree days | 7,510 Degree-Days (°F) |
| Cooling degree days | 570 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 | 51,328,392 Kilowatt-hours | 175,132.47 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 | 347,225 MMBtu |
| Imported steam, hot water, and/or chilled water | 0 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, 2004 | June 30, 2005 |
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 | 0.10 MMBtu per square foot | 0.16 MMBtu per square foot |
| Baseline year | 0.12 MMBtu per square foot | 0.19 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:
Reduce the Juice:
This campaign encourages the adoption of energy-saving habits by teaching to:
-Turn off and unplug electronic devices
-Use a power strip and turn it off after devices have been shut down
-Avoid the use of space heaters by dressing in layers
-Use devices in common areas (coffee pot, mini fridge, microwave, etc)
Strive for 5: Flagstaff is located in the high desert, meaning water is a precious commodity. The "Strive for Five" campaign encourages campus to strive for 5 minute showers and be more aware of the impact excessive water use has on the surrounding environment.
Flip the Switch:
This campaign encourages the turning off of lights when not in use:
-Turn off lights when leaving your office or unoccupied common areas (copy room, break room, etc)
-Use natural lights when possible
-Turn off task lighting (desk lamps, standing lamps, etc) when not in use
A brief description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution:
e1Our recent NORESCO energy conservation measures project sets temperature standards of 69-76 for the majority of NAU buildings.
A brief description of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies employed by the institution:
LEDs are now the standard for interior and exterior lighting along with lighting control systems for new constructions and renovations. The control strategies vary based on the type of building and occupant requests.
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
Some buildings use passive solar heating for water or air.
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:
Some ECMs implemented are:
Lighting Systems:
Interior Lighting
Plumbing Systems:
Domestic Plumbing
Ice Maker Upgrades
Pre-Rinse Sprayers
Garbage Disposal Restrictors
Building Controls and Submetering
Implement energy savings strategies
Replace Pneumatic or Stand-Alone controls
Control Heating Equipment
Replace Existing Controls
Utility Submeters
HVAC:
Exhaust Snorkles and Split System
AHU/VAV Conversion
CRAC Units
40-ton Chiller
15 Air Handling Units
Heat Recovery Coils in Exhaust Ducts
Back-up Chiller
Boilers
Insulation:
Attic Insulation
Steam Distribution Tunnel
Back-up Chiller
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:
Information provided by: Jonathan.Heitzinger@nau.edu
Information provided by: Jonathan.Heitzinger@nau.edu
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