Climate Action Plan - University of Toledo · A Climate Action Plan is… Total Emissions 0 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000 140000 160000 180000 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 O₂)

Climate Action Plan University of Toledo

Committee Meeting #2 December 5, 2013

Alexa Orr SEED CAP Intern [email protected]

Brooke Mason Interim Sustainability Specialist [email protected] 419-530-1042

Meeting Agenda

• Welcome & Quick Introductions (3 min)

• Quick Overview of Project (5 min)

• Sustainability Engineering Class Involvement (10 min)

• Highlight Other School’s CAPs (15 min)

• Report Out: Potential Projects (25 min)

• Next Steps (2 min)

Name Area of Representation Role

Brooke Mason

Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, and Design Initiative Chair committee, write report

Jennifer Pastorek Finance & Purchasing Finance/purchasing plan

Michael Green Energy Management Energy conservation / efficiency plan

Rey Guerra Environmental Services & Recycling Environmental services and recycling plan

Howard Hillard Purchasing Purchasing plan

Steve Wise / Diana Watts Grounds & Transit Grounds and transit plan

Steve LeBlanc Provost & Academic Affairs Academic plan

Margie Traband Government Relations Government relations plan

Vicki Riddick/ Jeannine Everhart Community Wellness & Health Promotion Health and wellness plan/ liaison to HSC

Erin Baker Student Experiences Student experiences plan

Geoffrey Martin Institutional Research Expertise on the institution and provide statistical help with the plan

Heather Scott Aramark & Dining Services Dining services plan

Larry Burns External Affairs & President's Office Marketing plan / Liaison for the President, provide direction from President's perspective

Ashley Pryor Honors College Expertise on past UT sustainability projects, and sustainability trends

Andy Jorgensen Department of Chemistry Provide expertise on curriculum development/ education on climate change

Glenn Lipscomb

Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering Provide expertise on environmental and chemical engineering processes

Defne Apul Department of Civil Engineering Provide expertise on water, energy, waste, sustainability, and life cycle analysis

Rubin Patterson

College of Languages, Literature, and Social Sciences Provide expertise on sustainability in a practical and academic sense, in local and global contexts

Randy Ellingson Department of Physics & Astronomy Provide expertise on energy and renewable energy

Tim Fisher/ Alison

Spongberg Department of Environmental Sciences Provide expertise on climate change and sustainability

Anand Kunnathur College of Business Provide expertise on sustainable business, and the business case for sustainability

Austin Serna Student Government Representative Liaison for Student Government, provide input from student perspective

Stephanie Clendenen Student Green Fund Representative Liaison for the Student Green Fund, provide input from student perspective

Candice Brothers Graduate Students Representative Liaison for Environmental Graduate Student association, as well as all graduate students.

Tim Murphy /Karen Granata City of Toledo

Liaison between City and UT, create partnerships between two entities, provide info on resources for achieving goals

Alexa Orr SEED Intern Help run committee, administrative support, help with business analyses.

Brittani Furlong SEED Intern Help run committee, administrative support, update GHG report.

ACUPCC

• President Jacobs signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) in April 2009

• ACUPCC provides a framework for colleges and universities to develop strategic plans towards climate neutrality

• Define “Climate Neutrality”: – as having no net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to be achieved by

minimizing GHG emissions as much as possible, and using carbon offsets or other measures to mitigate the remaining emissions.

What is a CAP?

• A written document that spells out WHEN (DATE) and HOW (ACTIONS) we plan to become climate neutral – Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

– Actions to further incorporate sustainability and climate change into the curriculum

– Actions to further expand research in these areas

• A living document, updated regularly to meet the needs of the times and to reflect technological innovations

A Climate Action Plan is…

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• FY 2012 emissions dropped due to shutting down the coal power plant.

FY 2012 Emissions Breakdown

Other On-Campus Stationary

16%

Direct Transportation

1%

Agriculture 0%

Purchased Electricity

51%

Faculty / Staff Commuting

5%

Student Commuting 18%

Directly Financed Air Travel

0%

Other Directly Financed Travel

0%

Study Abroad Air Travel

1%

Solid Waste 3%

Wastewater 0%

Paper 1%

Scope 2 T&D Losses 5%

• Those sources shown as 0% are actually a fraction of a percent. • Purchased electricity - 51%, Commuting - 23%, Other On-Campus stationary- 16%

Sustainability Engineering Class

The goal of this project is to develop a detailed Climate Action Plan (CAP) for UT reduce its emissions. The students will make a 5 year and a 25 year plan that identifies the emission reduction strategies recommended to UT. The recommendations will involve detailed cost analysis and the extent of emission reductions that can be achieved by each technology. The plan will be developed with input from CAP committee. The project will have two deliverables: one final presentation to UT CAP committee and one final report submitted to Brooke Mason.

Idea: Have them come up with a name for the plan (not CAP)?

What are other universities doing?

The following slides show the creative ways three universities are moving towards climate neutrality.

Brittani Furlong SEED CAP Intern [email protected]

Western Michigan University(WMU)

General Energy:

• Eliminate architectural lighting that is not necessary for safety.

– University Hall looks beautiful at night, but is there a more efficient way to light this building?

• Future (15 + years) plans of using geothermal heat capture and photovoltaics.

Purchased Electricity:

• Utilize their current on-campus power plant more,

with the goal of no longer needing to purchase electricity by 2038 (unless purchased power generates less GHG emissions than locally generated power).

WMU

Commuting:

• Increase desirable on campus housing.

• Facilitate carpooling for employees with online tools and possible financial incentives. (This could be useful for students too!)

• Provide on-campus areas for electric cars to plug-in.

• Goal: Reduce 82% (zero may not be feasible) of GHG emissions by 2065.

Air Travel:

• Reduce faculty and staff air travel by providing easy access to teleconferencing.

• Air travel offsets, such as a modest surcharge on purchased tickets, where the fee is used as aid for GHG emission reduction projects.

• Goal: All air travel will be offset by 2020.

WMU

Wastewater & Solid Waste:

• Pre-consumer food waste is picked up by a local farmer for feed on his farm.

• Post-consumer food waste is going to be composted and used as fertilizer on campus.

• Goal: 90% reduction in wastewater and solid waste by 2065

Offsets:

• WMU owns green space off campus that can be maintained to absorb carbon, and on-campus green space can be maintained for the same purposes.

http://rs.acupcc.org/site_media/uploads/cap/1028-cap.pdf

WMU

Arizona State University (ASU)

General Energy:

• Upgrade structure fixtures to energy efficient standards.

• Create a boiler blow down heat recovery system.

• Implement solar photovoltaic parking covers.

• Expand online class options.

• Consolidate summer/holiday building usage and implement an energy surcharge for the buildings that are used.

• Goal: Mitigate 100% of emissions related to energy by 2025.

http://issuu.com/asusustainability/docs/carbonplan?e=7454170/1845267

ASU Transportation: • Providing a system for bike check-

out for up to 10 days at no charge, and also providing low/no cost repairs, helmets, and locks.

• Partner with Zip Car, a car rental service that provides low emission/fuel efficient cars to be used for an hourly fee that includes gas and on-campus parking.

• Explore virtual classroom options.

• Implement incentives for carpoolers and owners of low emission cars.

• Provide alternative fuel pumps on or near campus.

• Goal: Mitigate carbon emissions from transportation by 100% by 2035.

ASU

Offsets:

• Develop departmental waste audit to identify and address specific problems.

• Place recycling bins next to every trash can on campus.

• Goal: Reduce emissions by 100% by 2025.

• Replace coolants with low/no emission impact alternatives or monitor and repair all leaks.

• Partnered with a local farm for composting of organic materials.

• Goal: Reduce all emissions related to agriculture and refrigerants by 100% by 2025.

Other Campus Practices: Recycling & Waste:

• Only considered for long term goals if necessary. ASU would like to first mitigate, minimize, or eliminate emission sources first.

http://issuu.com/asusustainability/docs/carbonplan?e=7454170/1845267

ASU

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

Energy:

• Installation of low-flow toilets and automatic faucets in all buildings.

• All new construction and renovations must be at least LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certified.

• Purchase electricity from a renewable electricity provider.

• Goal: Achieve a 40% reduction in energy consumption by 2030

• Goal: By 2025 at least 25% of UIC’s purchased electricity should come from renewable sources.

UIC

Transportation:

• Implement Anti-Idling regulations and guidelines.

• Improve fleet efficiency

• Develop sheltered and secured bike parking areas.

• Make ceramic mugs available rather than disposable cups.

• Purchase locally grown food.

• Collect and convert vegetable oil to fuel.

• Recycle and reuse construction waste (when feasible).

Grounds Operations:

• Capture and utilize storm water for irrigation on site.

• Reduce/eliminate irrigation by planting native species.

Recycling & Reduced Waste Streams:

http://www.uic.edu/sustainability/climateactionplan/2009_UIC_ClimateActionPlan.pdf

Summary:

• Let’s utilize our resources • Let’s focus on feasible goals • Let’s set a reasonable date for reaching neutrality

•Let’s get creative!

Report Out

• Based on your interests, your role on the CAP committee,

your departments goals and interests, and what you’ve heard

so far, create a list of ten potential projects- five immediate

projects and five long-term, that either:

a. Reduces emissions

b. Brings climate change further into the curriculum

c. Further expands research in climate change,

sustainability, renewable energy, etc.

d. Meets one of our other CAP committee goals

• We will refine the list later– dream BIG!

Project Ideas Randy Ellingson, Department of Physics & Astronomy Immediate projects: 1. Additional 19.4 kW PV array, and rewire of 6.2 kW array -- both at the R1 building. This project has been approved and the

construction/installation has begun. The expected clean energy generated is 33.6 MWh per year, which offsets about 43,000 lbs. of CO2 annually. Note that PV systems typically generate 0.5% less energy each subsequent year, so the energy generation number drops to about 90% of the initial value after 20 years. Over a 20 year span, the CO2 offset will likely drop at faster rate, because the CO2 intensity of Ohio’s “average” electrical supply will improve (decrease).

2. Independent study project (Spring 2014) to add detailed energy monitoring to the McMaster Hall PV array. We already monitor energy generation, but will add temperature and irradiance monitoring; we may be able to install an educational display in McMaster Hall featuring these real-time data.

3. Independent study (Spring 2014) to assess the Ohio PV energy generation potential based on available clear public lands. This project will utilize existing GIS data (public lands, and annual insolation) combined with satellite imagery to automatically identify possible public lands sites for PV installations, and should serve as a database for future state PV development plans.

4. Establish a “bicycle commuter” award intended to recognize avid human-powered cyclers for reducing pressure on parking, reducing petroleum consumption, and keeping themselves fit.

5. Request that any food service on campus uses the Real Food Calculator to evaluate whether UT food service purchase local, humane, and environmentally sound food.

Long-term: 1. Additional 2.1 MW PV array at the Health Science Campus, to provide ~6% of the HSC’s electrical energy needs. 2. Occupancy sensors for all areas of the R 1 Building. 3. Clothes-drying racks in residence halls. 4. UT-wide composting program. 5. Student- and public-oriented energy and water consumption information dashboard.

Project Ideas Erin Baker, Residence Life

1. Composting in both residence and dining halls 2. Integrate climate change further into the FYE curriculum 3. Create new environmentally based majors and classes as well as strengthening existing ones. 4. Installation of a solar-powered LED sign to display campus events 5. Increase residential awareness, engagement and involvement in hall/campus wide programs

(BlackoUT, RecycleMania, Campus Conservation Nationals, Friday Night Lights) 6. Power docking station in the Student Union that receives energy through sustainable sources 7. Increase number of bike storage space across campus, specifically residence hall based bike

rooms 8. Develop opening program similar to closing which encourages the breakdown and recycle of

cardboard boxes 9. Work with facilities to recommend the increase of "green" friendly cleaning products and

sale of products in campus convenience stores for students 10.Create a sustainability pledge for all residents to sign and adhere to who are apart of the

Environmental Sustainability Specialized Living Community

Project Ideas Diana Watts, Transit Services Five Immediate Projects: 1. Hybrid Para-transit Bus will have a newer unit installed. The current one is not working properly, and the company who

built the hybrid motor was bought out by Cummins Crosspoint. They have developed and tested this new unit and it’s suppose to be a better product. We are hoping this will increase our fuel efficiency by 20%.

2. GPS for tracking our buses is currently being promoted. We are trying to get most of campus to not print out schedules, and use their smart phones, tablets and computers to access schedule information and to see the buses in real time. There are still glitches in which we hope to fix so the system is more reliable.

3. Currently in the works of getting Megabus to stage on campus at the Transportation Center. We hope to see them here by January 2nd.

4. Continue to gather and research information for Bike share program on campus 5. Automatic counters on our buses to eliminate paper the drivers use to count passengers. (data is sent wireless to computer

to be evaluated) Five Long Term Projects: 1. Explore and possibly purchase buses that are powered by alternative fuels: Electric, Propane, CNG.. etc. 2. Grants for purchasing alternative fueled vehicles and equipment for fleet. 3. Explore possible van/car pool for campus. 4. Ongoing exploration of cutting idle time for buses as well as providing the best possible service to the UT community. 5. Look into providing a Holiday Break shuttle to Detroit and Toledo Airports.

Next Steps

• Dr. Apul’s class will begin once the semester starts

• Next meeting mid semester to update on their progress

• Meeting at the end of the semester for the class to present

their findings to us

• Then we can further refine (if need be) and submit a final

copy by the end of the fiscal year

THANK YOU!