Towson University
OP-5: Energy Use
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Reporter |
5.1 Energy consumption per square meter
Convert site energy figures to megawatt-hours (MWh) using the STARS energy calculator or an equivalent resource.
Peer group:
Gross floor area of building space:
Electricity
Description of the on-site renewable systems:
In 2017 Towson University installed a 1.3 MW, 4,000 panel Solar PV System across five structures on campus. These systems were installed on the Union Garage, University Union Rooftop, General Services Building, Barton House and Douglas House. This system has helped lower utility demand charges during the hottest days when utility rates are the highest. In addition, the Solar PV System helps reduce overall regional carbon emissions and is another demonstration of TU' s commitment to the environment throughout the community.
On-site renewable electricity exported:
Electricity from off-site sources:
Stationary fuels
Include all liquid, solid, and gaseous fuel products sourced during the performance year for the purpose of producing electricity and/or thermal energy, irrespective of whether they were used or not. Transportation fuels are excluded.
Propane/LPG:
Heating oil:
Coal/coke:
Bioenergy products:
Other stationary fuels:
Heating and cooling from off-site sources
Include all district heating and cooling products sourced during the performance year from a utility or municipal facility.
Hot water from off-site sources:
Chilled water from off-site sources:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following six figures:
Total stationary fuel consumption:
Total heating and cooling from off-site sources:
Total annual energy consumption:
Annual energy consumption per unit of floor area:
Points earned for indicator OP 5.1:
5.2 Energy consumption per person
Full-time equivalent of employees:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following three figures:
Annual energy consumption per person:
Points earned for indicator OP 5.2:
5.3 Percentage of energy from renewable sources
Each MWh may only be counted once, i.e., in no more than one of the documentation fields provided. Note that electricity generated by on-site renewable systems is reported above for indicator 5.1. Energy attribute certificates (EACs) include RECs, GOs, and I-RECs.
Contractual instruments for renewable electricity
Electricity from certified off-site renewable sources:
Description of the certified off-site renewable sources of electricity:
Through an initiative managed by Maryland's Department of General Services (DGS) and University System of Maryland (USM), the State procures renewable power from two large wind installations and a solar installation via 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
The 20-year PPAs with DGS and USM institutions result in a total of 9,069 RECs for Tier I for TU.
Electricity is acquired through the state's procurement process under the Maryland state contract.
The Electricity Supplier Contract accounts for 4,519 RECs in the RPS portion for TU.
Electricity from uncertified off-site renewable sources:
Description of the uncertified off-site renewable sources of electricity:
Certified unbundled EACs:
Description of the certified unbundled EACs:
Towson University is required by law to meet the annual Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) percentage of renewable energy. TU first utilizes the volume from the PPA and contracts, and then purchases the remaining energy from the market throughout the year.
The breakdown for the unbundled RECs is as follows:
Tier I purchased from the market = 8,998
Tier II purchased from the market = 1,416
Green-e Wind = 47,000
Renewable stationary fuels
Convert all units to MWh using the STARS energy calculator or an equivalent resource. Include products sourced during the performance year for the purpose of producing electricity and/or thermal energy, irrespective of whether they were used or not.
Description of the certified bioenergy products:
Uncertified biomethane from organic waste or landfill gas:
Description of the uncertified biomethane products:
Heating and cooling from off-site renewable sources
For example, district steam or hot water supplied by a municipal geothermal system. Convert all units to MWh using the STARS energy calculator or an equivalent resource.
Description of the certified off-site renewable sources of heating and cooling:
Heating and cooling from uncertified off-site renewable sources:
Description of the uncertified off-site renewable sources of heating and cooling:
Demand reduction
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following seven figures:
Electricity from renewable sources:
Renewable stationary fuels:
Heating and cooling from off-site renewable sources:
Annual renewable energy consumption:
Percentage of energy from renewable sources:
Points earned for indicator OP 5.3:
5.4 Percentage of electricity from on-site or certified renewable sources
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following three figures:
Percentage of electricity from on-site and/or third party certified renewable sources:
Points earned for indicator OP 5.4:
Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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