| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.32 |
| Liaison | Andrea Trimble |
| Submission Date | Feb. 15, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Virginia
OP-10: Computer Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 2.00 |
Andrew
Greene Sustainability Planner Office of the Architect |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase EPEAT Silver or higher computers and monitors?:
The website URL where the EPEAT policy, directive, or guidelines are posted :
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed :
The University of Virginia Desktop Computing Initiative provides departmental support for acquisition of computers and monitors. Although DCI does not have specific preference to purchase EPEAT, all standard laptops, desktops, and workstations carried by DCI are EPEAT silver of higher. DCI has identifies the following sustainability goals on their website:
DCI offers:
1. Energy-saving computers – Most DCI computers are Energy Star rated.
2. Recycling of parts and computers through the manufacturer – DCI does not contribute to the local landfills by sending back old computers and parts to the manufacturer.
3. Hybrid delivery vehicle – DCI uses a Ford Escape Hybrid for many of its deliveries
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on EPEAT computers)?:
Expenditures on EPEAT Gold desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
Expenditures on EPEAT Silver desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
Total expenditures on desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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