| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.07 |
| Liaison | Michael Chapman |
| Submission Date | March 6, 2020 |
Nova Scotia Community College
OP-2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.19 / 8.00 |
Kirk
Herman Environmental Engineer Facilities and Engineering |
Gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from stationary combustion | 6,816.30 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 8,427 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions from other sources | 333.10 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 147 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported electricity | 12,660.30 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 21,856 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions from imported thermal energy | 3,875.70 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 3,970.10 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Total | 23,685.40 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 34,400.10 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Figures needed to determine net carbon sinks:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Third-party verified carbon offsets purchased | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Institution-catalyzed carbon offsets generated | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Carbon storage from on-site composting | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Carbon storage from non-additional sequestration | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Carbon sold or transferred | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Net carbon sinks | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 0 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
A brief description of the carbon sinks, including vendor, project source, verification program and contract timeframes (as applicable):
Adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Adjusted net GHG emissions | 23,685.40 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 34,400.10 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Start date | April 1, 2018 | April 1, 2008 |
| End date | March 31, 2019 | March 31, 2009 |
A brief description of when and why the GHG emissions baseline was adopted:
The 2008/2009 baseline is used because this was the first year that NSCC began comprehensively tracking GHG emission data on a monthly basis for Scope 1 and 2 emission sources across all sites.
Figures needed to determine “Weighted Campus Users”:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Number of students resident on-site | 120 | 180 |
| Number of employees resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Number of other individuals resident on-site | 0 | 0 |
| Total full-time equivalent student enrollment | 12,703 | 9,976 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 1,845 | 1,633 |
| Full-time equivalent of students enrolled exclusively in distance education | 737 | 63 |
| Weighted Campus Users | 10,388.25 | 8,704.50 |
Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user:
| Performance year | Baseline year | |
| Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user | 2.28 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent | 3.95 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Percentage reduction in adjusted net Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions per weighted campus user from baseline:
Gross floor area of building space, performance year:
Floor area of energy intensive building space, performance year:
| Floor area | |
| Laboratory space | 0 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 0 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 344,296 Square feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Adjusted net Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per unit of EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
A brief description of the institution’s GHG emissions reduction initiatives:
Impact on GHG emissions is factored in to NSCC's capital planning decisions, to best leverage infrastructure renewal projects to reduce our emissions. Recently, we have replaced aging fuel oil fired boilers at Lunenburg and Burridge Campuses with high-efficiency propane units, and also replaced the fuel oil boiler at Pictou Campus with a high-efficiency natural gas unit. In addition, we are currently in the process of replacing the fuel oil boilers at Truro Campus with high-efficiency propane and wood pellet units.
NSCC is also addressing air leakage through envelope replacement when possible. Recent projects include a replacement of 73% of the building envelope system at Lunenburg Campus and partial roof replacements at multiple sites.
NSCC has completed ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits at all Campuses within the last five years. The most recent audits were completed at Luenenburg, Pictou, Truro and Marconi Campuses in 2019. We have also completed retro-commissioning studies at nine of our campuses in 2019. Between the capital suggestions in the energy audits, and the low-cost/no-cost suggestions in the retro-commissioning studies, NSCC Facilities were able to prepare Energy Management Plans for all campuses, which outline all potential energy-related projects, their associated costs and timeline for completion, as well as overall impact on NSCC's GHG emissions.
Website URL where information about the institution's GHG emissions is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Scope 1 and 2 emissions were calculated by NSCC Facilities management, based on heating fuel consumption, imported steam and electricity at all NSCC-owned sites. The data is compiled centrally and recorded in a historical database for historical comparison. Additionally, NSCC has now uploaded all of our current and historical fuel and electricity consumption data into Energy Star Portfolio Manager's online platform, which allows us to quickly calculate and compare yearly GHG emissions, as well as weather-normalized energy consumption data.
Business travel related GHG emissions were collected by requesting rental vehicle data from Enterprise Car Rentals, which is NSCC's primary rental vehicle associate. Enterprise provided a full GHG breakdown given NSCC's rentals throughout the fiscal year.
Scope 1 and 2 emissions were calculated by NSCC Facilities management, based on heating fuel consumption, imported steam and electricity at all NSCC-owned sites. The data is compiled centrally and recorded in a historical database for historical comparison. Additionally, NSCC has now uploaded all of our current and historical fuel and electricity consumption data into Energy Star Portfolio Manager's online platform, which allows us to quickly calculate and compare yearly GHG emissions, as well as weather-normalized energy consumption data.
Business travel related GHG emissions were collected by requesting rental vehicle data from Enterprise Car Rentals, which is NSCC's primary rental vehicle associate. Enterprise provided a full GHG breakdown given NSCC's rentals throughout the fiscal year.
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