| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.36 |
| Liaison | Marga Martinez |
| Submission Date | Oct. 10, 2024 |
Oakton College
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.78 / 5.00 |
Sustainability
Center Student Sustainablity Researcher IT |
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Total floor area of existing building space:
859,832
Square feet
Floor area of existing building space operated and maintained in accordance with a sustainable management policy/program and/or a green building rating system:
| Existing floor area | |
| Certified at the highest achievable level under a multi-attribute, Green Building Council (GBC) rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Platinum) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at the 2nd highest level under a 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Gold) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM-In Use Very Good) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at a step above minimum level under a 4 -or 5–tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Silver) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at minimum level under a multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM In-Use Pass or LEED O+M Certified) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at any level under a non-GBC rating system or single-attribute rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings | 0 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a multi-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 763,503 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a single-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 0 Square feet |
| Total | 763,503 Square feet |
Percentage of existing building space certified under a green building rating system rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings:
0
A brief description of the sustainable operations and maintenance policy/program and/or O+M rating system(s) used:
- New Waste/Recycle Bins at DPC: New waste/recycle bins were purchased for Des Plaines campus to replace former three-stream recycling and provide cleaner, more efficient, and aesthetically pleasing waste solution. The bins are made from at least 30% recycled materials, were sourced locally, and are recyclable themselves.
- Energy Consultant: Oakton hired a consultant from Alfa Energy to help us review our natural gas and electricity purchases and identify cost-effective solutions and rates.
- SOLAR THERMAL: The solar thermal heating system on Des Plaines campus generated 38,548 kWh for water heating needs this year. There is a display, with some of the exposed piping, on Student Street to learn more about how the system works.
- GREEN BUILDING & RENOVATION: The new Student Center was created in Fall of 2016 and opened to students in Spring 2017. Floor to ceiling windows allow for a study, work, and relaxation space filled with natural light and scenic views of Lake Oakton. Glass interior windows also bring more natural light to Student Street and cafeteria. Other green building designs and technologies including LED lighting and reclaimed, recycled, or sustainably sourced materials were used.
- ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING: Drivers to the Des Plaines campus have a new option for green parking. In June 2017, we installed a Chargepoint Level 2 dual charging station in Lot D (near the Lee Center). This station is one way of supporting sustainable transportation to and from Oakton for students, employees, and community members.
- GREEN PARKING IN LOT C: As another incentive for drivers of “green” vehicles, we converted the former ECE Parent Parking in Lot C to reserved spaces for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles.
- PAPER REDUCTION: In an effort to reduce paper consumption and waste at the College, PaperCut software was purchased at the end of FY2016. Reducing that by just 10%,
would prevent over 20 thousand pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. In Spring 2018, print release stations were installed in our open labs. These stations require students to manually release every print job before it hits the physical printer. In doing so, users become more mindful about what they are printing, how large documents are, and identify the need to cancel jobs which are no longer needed or printed in error. It eliminates the number of jobs that are printed and never picked up. - UPDATED PURCHASING POLICY: On April 17, 2018, Oakton’s Board of Trustees approved revisions to Oakton’s previous purchasing policy to meet its commitment to environmental stewardship and promote sustainability and encourage the consideration of products and services that minimize potentially negative impacts on the environment and human health. It encourages College staff to consider purchases that meet peer-reviewed sustainable product rating programs and also highlights the need to support local and disadvantaged business enterprises where possible. This is an incredible opportunity for Oakton to use its funds wisely and invest in
products and services that are more sustainable. It has the power to guide and influence our purchases moving forward.
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