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Going Green Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Responsible Consumption. “If everyone on the planet lived the average U.S. lifestyle, we would need several more planets to sustainably support us all.” Shana Weber, Sustainability Manager, Princeton University .
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Responsible Consumption “If everyone on the planet lived the average U.S. lifestyle, we would need several more planets to sustainably support us all.” Shana Weber, Sustainability Manager, Princeton University
Responsible Consumption Americans consume 40% of the world’s production!
LEED Certification • State’s First LEED Certified Dormitory?
Involved Parties • MSCBA • MMA • Ehrland Construction, Inc. • Prellwitz Chilinsky Associates • Green Building Consulting • Shooshanian Engineering, Inc. (SEi)
Why LEED Certification? • Environmental Responsibility/Sustainability • Cadet Exposure and Involvement • Fiscally Advantageous • Efficient Operation of Completed Project • Public Relations Value • American College & University Presidents Climate Challenge • Executive Order 484 ~ Leading by Example
Environmental Responsibility/Sustainability • Six LEED Categories • Sustainable Site
Environmental Responsibility/Sustainability • Six LEED Categories • Sustainable Site • Water Efficiency
Environmental Responsibility/Sustainability • Six LEED Categories • Sustainable Site • Water Efficiency • Energy and Atmosphere
Environmental Responsibility/Sustainability • Six LEED Categories • Sustainable Site • Water Efficiency • Energy and Atmosphere • Materials and Resources • Indoor Environmental Quality • Innovation and Accredited Professional
Cadet Exposure and Involvement • Facilities & Environmental Engineers (FENV) • Marine Safety & Environmental Protection (MSEP) • Storage and Collection of Recyclables • Additional Commissioning (Prof. Howe) • Innovation & Design – Educational Program Case Study (Prof. Howe) • Innovation & Design – Green Cleaning • Alternative Transportation, Bike Storage
Fiscally Advantageous • Cost Savings or Expense?
Status Gold
The Crystal BallSustainability • New Construction • LEED Certification • Information Commons ~ Carbon Neutral Challenge • Decentralize Powerplant • Dormitories • Gymnasium • Academic Building • Hybrid Fleet • Cadet Programs • Recycling • Green Clean • Watchstanding • Benchmark Campus
The Crystal BallRenewable Energy • Campus Lighting • 20 kw Vertical Axis Wind Turbine • Tidal Turbines
The Crystal BallRenewable Energy • Campus Lighting • 20 kw Vertical Axis Wind Turbine • Tidal Turbines • Photovoltaic Opportunities • Suggestions?