| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.96 |
| Liaison | Briar Schoon |
| Submission Date | June 30, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Portland Community College
OP-5: Building Energy Consumption
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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5.62 / 6.00 |
Stephania
Fregosi Sustainability Analyst Academic Affairs |
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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 | 92,918 MMBtu | 93,691 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site renewables | 3,286 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) | 37,067 MMBtu | 208,895 MMBtu |
| Total | 133,271 MMBtu | 302,586 MMBtu |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or 3-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | July 1, 2014 | June 30, 2015 |
| Baseline Year | July 1, 2005 | June 30, 2006 |
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):
2006 is the year the college established its Sustainable Use of Resources Policy,
Gross floor area of building space:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Gross floor area of building space | 232,552.10 Gross square meters | 180,131.95 Gross square meters |
Source-site ratio for grid-purchased electricity:
3.14
Total building energy consumption per unit of floor area:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Site energy | 0.57 MMBtu per square meter | 1.68 MMBtu per square meter |
| Source energy | 1.43 MMBtu per square meter | 2.79 MMBtu per square meter |
Percentage reduction in total building energy consumption (source energy) per unit of floor area from baseline:
48.86
Part 2
| Degree days (see help icon above) | |
| Heating degree days | 2,006.11 Degree-Days (°C) |
| Cooling degree days | 361.11 Degree-Days (°C) |
Floor area of energy intensive space, performance year:
| Floor Area | |
| Laboratory space | 0 Square meters |
| Healthcare space | 0 Square meters |
| Other energy intensive space |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
232,552.10
Gross square meters
Building energy consumption (site energy) per unit of EUI-adjusted floor area per degree day, performance year:
74.72
Btu / GSM / Degree-Day (°C)
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):
The Power Shift initiative promotes energy conservation practices and engages employees to participate and track their personal energy consumption and participate in annual energy reduction challenges through NWEI Eco Challenge.
A brief description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution (e.g. building temperature standards, occupancy and vacancy sensors):
All buildings at PCC are operated with DDC temperature controls and all buildings are operated on schedules based on occupancy. Our DDC system is accessible through a graphic front end that allows us to schedule the operation of major equipment based on occupancy and optimal start programs so that the space temperatures are achieved for occupancy using the least amount of energy.
A brief description of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies employed by the institution:
LEDs are used to replace older lighting as we work to phase these out across the district. Recessed can lighting manufactured by HALO make up the bulk of the inside lighting, at 14 watts per fixture. Parking lot lighting is also being upgraded to LEDs made by BETA.
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
Passive solar features such as vertical sun shades that protect against late afternoon sun and horizontal shades that protect against early afternoon sun help keep new LEED certified buildings cool. Overhangs protect against solar heat gain while carefully placed windows let in natural light, saving electricity. The Newberg Center, a Net Zero Building uses natural ventilation and fans to efficiently cool the building. When open, louvers on the exterior wall of the building draw in fresh air from outside and turbines spin to help pull hot air out of the building. Exposed concrete in the building acts as thermal mass, helping maintain even building temperatures all year long.
A brief description of co-generation employed by the institution, e.g. combined heat and power (CHP):
Cogeneration fuel cells powered by natural gas are used at the Sylvania campus. These fuel cells power the gymnasium and heat the indoor pool.
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):
Upgrades of appliances dictates choosing Energy Star options when applicable, and our replacement schedule factors in when the energy use of older, less efficient models warrants replacement.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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