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Mongolian University Presidents May 14, 2013 Chris O’Brien Director of Sustainability American University

Mongolian University Presidents May 14, 2013 Chris O’Brien Director of Sustainability American University. American University An Active Pursuit of Sustainability. AU Sustainability Commitments. AU Sustainability Policies. Co-Curricular Activities. Green Eagle eco-reps

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Mongolian University Presidents May 14, 2013 Chris O’Brien Director of Sustainability American University

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  1. Mongolian University Presidents May 14, 2013 Chris O’Brien Director of Sustainability American University

  2. American University An Active Pursuit of Sustainability

  3. AU Sustainability Commitments

  4. AU Sustainability Policies

  5. Co-Curricular Activities • Green Eagle eco-reps • Sustainability-themed housing • Sustainability clubs • Outreach materials & events

  6. Curriculum & Research • Sustainability literacy assessment • 1 in 5 courses related to sustainability • Sustainability degrees & centers • 100 faculty researching sustainability • Green Teaching Certificate for faculty practicing sustainability in the classroom

  7. Climate-Neutral by 2020 • Strategies • Reduce consumption • Produce renewable energy on campus • Source renewable energy off-site • Offsets remaining emissions • Progress • Energy audits • Energy conservation competitions • 100% wind – Green Power Leadership Award • Largest solar arrays in Washington D.C. • Offset project starting this year

  8. Green Buildings • AU is one of only 3 universities in the world attempting to LEED certify an entire campus

  9. Grounds Organic and native landscaping • 11 green roofs cover AU’s buildings • Certified arboretum & certified wildlife habitat

  10. Transportation 12 electric vehicles • Free shuttles carry 2 million people per year • B20 biodiesel used in bus shuttles and other diesel vehicles

  11. Zero Waste • Organic material is composted • Targeting “near zero” waste by 2015 Since 2005, waste sent to landfill reduced by 33% • RecycleMania national champs – 85% diversion rate

  12. Sustainability Fund • AU’s Sustainability Fund gives mini-grants to support on campus research and projects, such as the community garden, bike repair stations, and a campus apiary.

  13. Green Office (GO!) • More than 600 faculty & staff engaged in the Green Office program

  14. AU Office of Sustainability • sustainability@american.edu • www.american.edu/sustainability • Twitter.com/GreenAU • facebook.com/GreenAU

  15. Climate Plan Financial Summary

  16. Climate Plan

  17. Energy Savings • Installed building-level meters • Conducted ASHRAE level I audits • Conducting 2 ASHRAE level II audits • Sample Project: Bender Library • $750k investment • $260k annual savings • 3 year simple payback

  18. Energy Reduction Goals* LEED compliance level = 69th percentile * 25 targeted existing buildings.

  19. Annual Cost Savings Goals1 2 Fiscal Year 125 targeted existing buildings. 2Assumes savings in proportion to current electric/gas consumption (56% electric/44% gas). Total savings range is based on splitting savings from 33% electric & 67% gas, to 67% electric & 33% gas.

  20. Benefits of Increasing Energy Savings • Comply with DC Green Building Act • Reduce utility costs (electric, gas, water, chemical) • Reduce operations & maintenance (labor, equipment) • Reduce reliance on RECs and Offsets • Fulfill Presidents Climate Commitment • Improve occupant comfort • Earn LEED recognition

  21. Climate Plan Financial Summary Assumes energy savings scenario 1b - $1.7m investment for 6 years.

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