| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.90 |
| Liaison | Paul Mathisen |
| Submission Date | April 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
OP-16: Life Cycle Cost Analysis
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 1.00 |
Liz
Tomaszewski Facilities Systems Manager/Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Department |
Does the the institution employ Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) as a matter of policy and practice when evaluating energy and water-using products and systems?:
Does the institution employ LCCA as a matter of policy and practice across the operations of the entire institution (i.e. all divisions)?:
A brief description of the LCCA policy(ies) and practice(s):
While we do not have a formal policy regarding LCCA, LCCA is informally employed across the operation of the campus in varying degrees. We do practice researching and choosing products that provide lower costs over their life. An example of this is the installation of LED light fixtures that have a much longer life span and reduce labor and energy use in the long term. Other recent examples include: use of low flow plumbing fixtures, selection of fuel efficient vehicles, installation of more efficient HVAC equipment, and implementation of energy reducing lab hood controls. A large energy management investment has been made in the past year to suppose these goals.
The website URL where information about the institution’s LCCA policies and practices is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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