University of Montana
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 5.00 |
Eva
Rocke Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
Total floor area of existing building space:
Floor area of existing building space operated and maintained in accordance with a sustainable management policy/program and/or a green building rating system:
| Existing floor area | |
| Certified at the highest achievable level under a multi-attribute, Green Building Council (GBC) rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Platinum) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at the 2nd highest level under a 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Gold) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM-In Use Very Good) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at a step above minimum level under a 4 -or 5–tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Silver) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at minimum level under a multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM In-Use Pass or LEED O+M Certified) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at any level under a non-GBC rating system or single-attribute rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings | 0 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a multi-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 3,837,870 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a single-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 0 Square feet |
| Total | 3,837,870 Square feet |
Percentage of existing building space certified under a green building rating system rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings:
A brief description of the sustainable operations and maintenance policy/program and/or O+M rating system(s) used:
The University of Montana uses ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to benchmark our energy usage and create actionable data and has been doing so since 2009. This program helps us track our building energy use and ultimately use energy more efficiently. This has been true in both the University Center (our student union building) and in the Fitness & Recreation Center (the gym). Both buildings were identified as good locations for recommissioning and lighting upgrades in 2021. With the support of McKinstry, an energy performance contractor with whom UM has worked in the past, both buildings were recommissioned and received full LED upgrades on all interior lighting. ENERGY STAR was used to track building performance before and after project completion and were used to verify the terms of our agreement with McKinstry (guaranteed energy savings from recommended strategies like lighting and recommissioning).
Although the University of Montana does not have any buildings formally certified as LEED O&M, we have researched the process and taken the initial steps to pursue O&M at a future date. We have a Green Cleaning Policy in place, a Tobacco Free Policy, zero waste materials management program, energy management, and a robust alternative transportation program.
Please note that there is not a single document compiling the policies and guidelines but several links as provided herein. Sustainability-related policies include Purchasing-Energy Star, Tobacco Free Campus, and Green Cleaning.
Waste management for efficiency and the goal of 90% materials diversion
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Total gross area of space maintained in accordance with a multi-attribute sustainability program was calculated by taking the area reported in the 2021 report (and Energy Star PM reports) and adding the two spaces constructed since 2021 (Washington Education building addition and the Montana Museum of Art & Culture).
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