Join Sightlines and the UNH Sustainability Institute as we analyze campus efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change, provide an update on higher education's progress with energy efficiency, and introduce new data and discussion surrounding space management and mechanical upgrades.

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University of Southern Maine
University of St. Thomas
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Texas - Austin
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Texas Health
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
University of Toledo
University of Vermont
University of Washington
University of West Florida
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Wake Forest University
Washburn University
Washington State University
Washington State University - Tri-Cities Campus
Washington State University - Vancouver
Washington University in St. Louis
Wayne State University
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
West Chester University
West Virginia Health Science Center
West Virginia University
Western Oregon University
Westfield State University
Widener University
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State University
Xavier University
February 27, 2018
State of Sustainability in
Higher Education 2017

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State of
Sustainability
2017 Report
Available for download!

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Speakers
Heather Finnegan
Product Manager:
• Sustainability
Solutions
• Space Utilization
Project Director:
• SIMAP
• UNH Data Reporting
• Campus Metrics
Working Group
Jennifer Andrews

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Agenda
Why we study the State of Sustainability
Higher Education’s Progress Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change via:
Fuel Switching
Energy Efficiency
Space Management
Mechanical Upgrades
Questions/Discussion

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To assess progress for the sector, as a whole
Celebrate achievements
Outline specific and actionable opportunities for continuous
improvement
Why we study the State of Sustainability
To explore key sustainability questions

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In the past…
State of Sustainability Reports Focused on Mitigation
-25%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
2007 2016
Scope 1 Stationary Emissions
(MTCDE/GSF)
-25%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
2007 2016
Scope 2 Purchased Electric
(MTCDE/GSF)

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Anticipate…
This year’s report highlights central obstacles
“
What got you here,
won’t get you there.
Marshall Goldsmith
”

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A Systematic Approach to Energy Management
Multi-
Faceted
Long-
Term
Strategic
Fuel Switching Energy Efficiency Space Management Mechanical Upgrades

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Fuel Switching

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Fuel Switching
Image Source: We Clip Art

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Fuel Switching
-60%
-40%
-20%
0%
20%
NYUP
NEWE
AZNM
HIMS
AKGD
SRSO
SRVC
RFCE
MROW
CAMX
NYLI
SRTV
SPNO
FRCC
RFCW
SPSO
ERCT
RMPA
HIOA
RFCM
NYCW
MROE
SRMW
SRMV
NWPP
%Change2007to2014
Change in Grid Intensity

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Recommendations
Transition to heating systems compatible with renewables or geothermal
Maximize onsite renewables
Execute power purchase agreements for large-scale offsite projects
Fill any gaps with short-term unbundled RECs
Bridge Fuel

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Energy Efficiency

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Space Management
RESORT LIVING COMES TO CAMPUS
Higher Education Leaders Pitch Bonds
Space Growth the Norm
8 out of 10 campuses grew in
the last decade

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Space Management

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Space Management

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Mechanical Upgrades

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Mechanical Upgrades
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More systems
Increasingly complex systems
Expensive to maintain
Difficult to optimize

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Mechanical Upgrades

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Mechanical Upgrades

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Recommendations
If possible: live within the confines of existing space
If new space must be built: design to essential programmatic needs
If complex systems are essential, emphasize:
Planning/Design
Consolidation of high-demand functions into fewer buildings
Limiting building size
LCCA for all equipment
Operations/Maintenance
Optimization of systems
Occupant “ownership” mentality

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A Systematic Approach to Energy Management

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Questions & Discussion

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