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FY2013 Go-Green Presentation

FY2013 Go-Green Presentation. Bentley University . Refining a Peer Group. Go-Green Measurement, Benchmarking and Analysis. Recent Climate Zone 2 Additions: Framingham State University Westfield State University Worcester State University Tufts University. Peer Group Based On Size

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FY2013 Go-Green Presentation

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  1. FY2013 Go-Green Presentation Bentley University

  2. Refining a Peer Group Go-Green Measurement, Benchmarking and Analysis • Recent Climate Zone 2 Additions: • Framingham State University • Westfield State University • Worcester State University • Tufts University Peer Group Based On • Size • Technical Complexity • Climate Zone • Suggested to Replace: • Hamline University • Le Moyne College

  3. GHG Summary – Carbon Mitigation FY08-13

  4. Collected GHG Sources at Bentley University Purchasing RECs for the first time in FY13

  5. Bentley’s Emissions Profile by Source RECs change Bentley’s source priorities moving forward

  6. Measuring the Carbon Management Hierarchy Tracking progress against neutrality and interim targets • Carbon Mitigation Portfolios: • AVOIDANCE • Preventing additional activities before they start – a key indicator of future performance • Example: Increasing space utilization instead of building or acquiring new space • REDUCE / ACTIVITY • Reducing an existing level of activity • Example: Fewer BTUs consumed; fewer miles traveled • REPLACE / INTENSITY • Lessening the carbon intensity of activities • Example: Fuel switching (oil > natural gas; introducing attributed renewables); commuting mode mix (drive alone > carpool) • OFFSETS • Utilizing carbon offsets to neutralize “unavoidable” GHGs • Example: RECs; sequestration; retail offsets ACTIVITY INTENSITY AVOID REDUCE REPLACE OFFSET

  7. Progress towards 2015 interim target Avoidance portfolio “baked into” GHG totals, not separate reductions +4% -8% ACUPCC Baseline -40% Impact of Improved Space Utilization: -384 MTCDE Utilities sport Total -2% Net GHGs 50% Reduction by 2015 -4% Activity Intensity

  8. Avoidance at the Top of Hierarchy Without strong space management, GHG reduction opportunities are diminished Highest Peer GSF/FTE Peer Average: 4% Lowest Peer GSF/FTE Chart Ordered by Density Factor

  9. Tying Facilities Mgmt. to Sustainability Outcomes

  10. Construction Vintage Bentley challenged by both lower-quality and more expensive building vintages

  11. Focusing on Residential Space Aging residential space creates a unique opportunity for projects & programming

  12. Trades Work Orders in Residence Halls Using W.O data to identify opportunities to improve facilities Under 10 10 to 25 Over 25 Frequent WO’s in Selected Bldgs.: -Plumbing issues -Ceiling/Roof Leaks -HVAC Unit Leak -Heat/AC Problems -Reset Breaker *Excludes custodial WOs

  13. Impact of Project Mix Recent renovations improved sustainability performance on campus

  14. Water Issues Rising in Importance Not just an environmental issue, impact institutional operating costs Increase in Municipal Water Costs Since FY2000 Source: http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/Interactives/Utility_rates.htm

  15. Water cost and consumption Regaining FY09 reductions in usage could net over $230K annually Nearly $1.2M More Spent on Water Over 3 Year Period Despite Lower Average Usage

  16. Programmatic Opportunities

  17. Campus Initiatives Bentley displays strong diversity in campus engagement efforts • Other Campus Initiatives: • Green Cleaning • Electronics Recycling • Farm Stand • Energy Efficient Appliances

  18. Campus electricity use on the decline Res halls account for approximately 30% of total electricity consumption Project Investments and Programming Efforts Should Focus on Residence Halls to Maximize Impacts of Each *Estimated based on consumption levels from the Black Out Challenge in October

  19. Other Programmatic Successes - Composting Composting represents 12% of Bentley’s total waste Database Avg. Diversion for Composting Schools Database Avg. Composting Rate

  20. A Major Impediment to Achieving GHG Targets A persistent source with major programmatic implications 84% of air travel emissions are generated through the Study Abroad Program

  21. Summary Performance

  22. Substantial Reductions Compared to Peers Bentley’s reductions while higher, are not as balanced as some peers DATA IN PROGRESS DATA IN PROGRESS Peer Average: -4%

  23. Two Different Ways to Benchmark GHG Emissions GHG Emissions per Student GHG Emissions per 1,000 GSF Stresses efficient use of space. Stresses intensity of operations and commuting. Gross GHG Emissions Gross GHG Emissions X 1,000 Total GSF in Footprint Total Student FTE

  24. Normalized Gross Emissions Performance Strong space management and energy efficient operations BASELINE BASELINE

  25. Normalized Gross Emissions Performance Strong space management and energy efficient operations

  26. Normalized Net Emissions Performance No other peer institution purchasing RECs Animate in net emissions single year

  27. Questions & Discussion

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