| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.14 |
| Liaison | Katie Beitz |
| Submission Date | Jan. 12, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Oklahoma State University
OP-2: Outdoor Air Quality
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 1.00 |
Ilda
Hershey Sustainability Coordinator OSU Physical Plant |
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Does the institution have policies and/or guidelines in place to improve outdoor air quality and minimize air pollutant emissions from mobile sources?:
Yes
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A brief description of the policies and/or guidelines to improve outdoor air quality and minimize air pollutant emissions from mobile sources:
OSU’s bus system has been switched from diesel fuel to CNG; a carpool matching program and incentives are provided for car poolers, such as special parking spaces and free ride home in case of emergency; bicycle infrastructure has been improved with the addition of a bicycle rental and repair shop “OrangeRide,” two DIY bike repair stations and additional bicycle parking.
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Has the institution completed an inventory of significant air emissions from stationary sources on campus?:
No
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A brief description of the methodology(ies) the institution used to complete its air emissions inventory:
n/a
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Weight of the following categories of air emissions from stationary sources::
| Weight of Emissions | |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | --- |
| Sulfur oxides (SOx) | --- |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | --- |
| Particulate matter (PM) | --- |
| Ozone (O3) | --- |
| Lead (Pb) | --- |
| Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) | --- |
| Ozone-depleting compounds (ODCs) | --- |
| Other standard categories of air emissions identified in permits and/or regulations | --- |
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A brief description of the institution’s initiatives to minimize air pollutant emissions from stationary sources, including efforts made during the previous three years:
Oklahoma State University has an active Energy Management Program whose entire job is to decrease energy usage on campus. We are also in the process of replacing our outdated steam/chilled water plant that has efficiency as one of its key design parameters.
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The website URL where information about the institution’s outdoor air quality policies, guidelines or inventory is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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