| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.65 |
| Liaison | Kelly Nowicki |
| Submission Date | May 20, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
OP-3: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.71 / 4.00 |
Daniel
Sweetman ADMIN PRG MANAGER III HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT |
Does the institution have any building space certified under the following green building rating systems for existing buildings?:
| Yes or No | |
| LEED for Existing Buildings or another 4-tier rating system used by an Established Green Building Council (GBC) | Yes |
| The DGNB system, Green Star Performance, or another 3-tier GBC rating system | No |
| BREEAM-In Use, CASBEE for Existing Building, or another 5-tier GBC rating system | No |
| Other non-GBC rating systems (e.g. BOMA BESt, Green Globes) | Yes |
A brief description of the green building rating system(s) used and/or a list or sample of certified buildings and ratings:
Centennial Hall (Academic Building), LEED Gold Building Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Eagle Hall (Student Housing), LEED Gold Building Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Facilities Development has established a sustainable building rating system for new construction and major building remodels that is consistent with LEED standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council. Documentation is available at:
The State of Wisconsin requires the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to complete an Energy Cost Reduction plan as required by 2005 Wisconsin Act 141. The statute [s. 16.75 (12) (a) 1] requires that each agency complete a plan every even numbered year. The Plan documentation includes an Energy Cost Plan, Energy Cost Reduction Plan Worksheet, and an Energy Conservation Opportunities/ Narrative Spreadsheet.
Total floor area of eligible building space (operations and maintenance):
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 4-tier rating system for existing buildings used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level (e.g. LEED Certified) | 0 Square feet |
| 3rd Highest Level (e.g. LEED Silver) | 0 Square feet |
| 2nd Highest Level (e.g. LEED Gold) | 423,222 Square feet |
| Highest Achievable Level (e.g. LEED Platinum) | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 3-tier rating system for existing buildings used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level | 0 Square feet |
| Mid-Level | 0 Square feet |
| Highest Achievable Level | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 5-tier rating system for existing buildings used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level | 0 Square feet |
| 4th Highest Level | 0 Square feet |
| Mid-Level | 0 Square feet |
| 2nd Highest Level | 0 Square feet |
| Highest Achievable Level | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of building space that is certified at any level under other green building rating systems for existing buildings:
Floor area of building space that is maintained in accordance with formally adopted sustainable building operations and maintenance guidelines or policies, but NOT certified:
A copy of the sustainable building operations and maintenance guidelines or policies:
The date the guidelines or policies were formally adopted:
A brief description of the sustainable building operations and maintenance program and/or a list or sample of buildings covered:
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is committed to green buildings by incorporating elements of energy efficiency design standards on all new construction and applicable renovation projects. The following buildings have been built to LEED standards but were not certified; Reuter Hall (Student Housing), Veterans Memorial Stadium, Student Recreation Center, and the Police/Parking Ramp.
Additionally, UW La Crosse is subject to the "Sustainable Facilities Standards" maintained by the State of Wisconsin Dept. of State Facilities.
Furthermore, the University is building several new facilities or complete renovation (were noted), that will be designed to and/or pursuing LEED certification. These include a Student Center, Academic Science Building, Student Recreation Center Addition, New Fieldhouse, Residence Hall, and complete renovation of Wittich Hall (academic).
A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with sustainable building operation and maintenance guidelines and policies:
The University has made a commitment to pursuing LEED certification and building to LEED certification. This is mandated by State of Wisconsin, Division of Facilities Management Policy and Standards, the links to which are provided below.
The website URL where information about the institution’s certified buildings and/or sustainable operations and maintenance guidelines or policies is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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