| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.08 |
| Liaison | Katherine Straub |
| Submission Date | Aug. 21, 2020 |
Susquehanna University
OP-5: Building Energy Efficiency
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.65 / 6.00 |
Katherine
Straub Professor Earth and Environmental Sciences |
Electricity use, performance year (report kilowatt-hours):
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 13,066,314 Kilowatt-hours | 44,582.26 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 3,195,252 Kilowatt-hours | 10,902.20 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, performance year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 74,171 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 | 33,655 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 0 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 44,477 Square feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Degree days, performance year:
| Degree days | |
| Heating degree days | 5,602 Degree-Days (°F) |
| Cooling degree days | 860 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, 2018 | June 30, 2019 |
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 | 16,523,138 Kilowatt-hours | 56,376.95 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 | 96,344 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 | July 1, 2012 | June 30, 2013 |
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 | 0.09 MMBtu per square foot | 0.15 MMBtu per square foot |
| Baseline year | 0.10 MMBtu per square foot | 0.18 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:
A brief description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution:
All new and renovated spaces have building control systems and occupancy sensors. Smart controls utilize computers and sensors to adjust lighting, heating, air condition and fresh air flow—keeping buildings comfortable for occupants while maximizing energy usage.
A brief description of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies employed by the institution:
Since 2013, the university has replaced less efficient lighting, such as compact fluorescent light bulbs and high pressure sodium lamps, with more efficient LED lights, including the majority of the lights in Degenstein Campus Center, exterior pedestrian lighting, and parking lot lights.
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
All West Village dorms are heated and cooled via geothermal.
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:
We use energy star appliances when available, we offer Microfrdige rentals to all of our students.
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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