| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.59 |
| Liaison | Bambi Ingram |
| Submission Date | July 29, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
IN-24: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Julie
Price Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
UAB Utilities recovers fin water from air handlers and groundwater from basements (both previously sent to the stormwater system) to use in the chilled water loop on campus. UAB adds collection locations each year. In 2015, we collected over 50 millions gallons of water. This reduced our demand for potable water to be used in industrial applications like cooling, and saved over $200K.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Water
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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