| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.27 |
| Liaison | Veronica Johnson |
| Submission Date | Jan. 14, 2022 |
Southwestern University
OP-5: Building Energy Efficiency
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.72 / 6.00 |
Veronica
Johnson Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management |
Electricity use, performance year (report kilowatt-hours):
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 17,079,082 Kilowatt-hours | 58,273.83 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 2,100 Kilowatt-hours | 7.17 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, performance year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 65,186 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 | 104,660 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 0 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 63,000 Square feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Degree days, performance year:
| Degree days | |
| Heating degree days | 1,532 Degree-Days (°F) |
| Cooling degree days | 3,182 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, 2020 | June 30, 2021 |
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 | 17,387,591 Kilowatt-hours | 59,326.46 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 | 62,917 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 | June 1, 2009 | May 31, 2010 |
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 | 0.11 MMBtu per square foot | 0.22 MMBtu per square foot |
| Baseline year | 0.12 MMBtu per square foot | 0.24 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:
The Office of Sustainability employs student workers dedicated to educating their peers on energy efficiency and climate action. These students have published graphics on social media on "Energy Efficient Ways to Keep Cool Inside," hosted the webinar "Power Hour: Energizing SU, Georgetown, and Texas," and have coordinated an "Energy Game Night."
A brief description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution:
Occupancy sensors have been installed in numerous buildings on campus. Most recently, all of the practice rooms in the Fine Arts Center were retrofitted with occupancy sensors.
A brief description of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies employed by the institution:
Southwestern University has had multiple LED retrofits over the years. The most recent was Fall 2020 in which existing light fixtures in the Robertson Center large gymnasium, indoor track, and outdoor canopy lights were replaced with energy-efficient LED bulbs. The new LED lighting is expected to save 126,052 kilowatt-hours each year.
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
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:
All appliances in the upperclassmen apartments are ENERGY STAR certified.
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:
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