This document outlines several presentations on sustainability projects related to reducing carbon emissions from higher education institutions. It discusses using virtual conferencing to reduce travel, surveys of virtual meeting usage, developing tools to appraise the carbon impacts of different teaching models, and projects involving engaging building users to reduce energy consumption through an ICT interface. It also notes upcoming events like conferences and a briefing on an initiative connecting building energy data to users.
Are you trying to reduce energy consumption on your campus? Conservation programs that include building retrofits and improvements to metering and controls can reduce energy consumption by over 20% on university and college campuses.
David Helliwell and John Metras, University of British Columbia’s Managing Director of Infrastructure Development presented a 45 minute webinar on reducing energy consumption on campus.
This presentation includes:
• An overview of UBC’s ECOTrek project and the keys to its success in reducing energy consumption across the campus
• An explanation of the role of EMS (Energy Management Systems) in ensuring the persistence of energy savings
• An outline of UBC’s future energy sustainability projects
John Metras was the Director of Operations for UBC when the university implemented its $35M ECOTrek project that involved rebuilding and retrofitting the infrastructure of nearly 300 buildings, and which led to a 23% reduction in campus energy consumption and a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
David Helliwell has worked in the energy sector since 1994, including a role with the Canadian government where he was responsible for reducing costs and improving environmental performance of 700 million square feet of office space across the country. He is the CEO of Pulse Energy, which he co-founded in 2006.
This document summarizes a group project analyzing carbon footprint calculations and alternative environmental initiatives for NTU. It includes:
1. An overview of carbon footprint calculations including defining system boundaries and collecting activity and emission factor data.
2. NTU's estimated carbon footprint is over 50,000 tons annually, with purchased electricity being the largest source.
3. Alternative initiatives proposed include transitioning some courses online to reduce commuting, buying carbon offsets, and implementing rewards/penalties based on emissions.
This document provides an analysis of options to reduce NTU's carbon footprint. It summarizes NTU's current carbon emissions across three scopes. For Scope 1, on-campus stationary sources and transportation are not applicable. For Scope 2, purchased electricity accounts for 121,727,941.8 kg of CO2. Scope 3 emissions include faculty and student commuting and waste. Two alternatives are evaluated: 1) Transitioning courses online, which would significantly reduce transportation emissions and is very effective and sustainable. However, it requires high upfront IT costs. 2) Buying carbon offset credits, which is feasible but does not directly reduce NTU's footprint. The document recommends transitioning courses online to meet stakeholders' interests while achieving
Sem 3 group 5 co2 australia e learning - tan chee yang, cai wenjie, foo cheng...NBS
This document analyzes NTU's current sustainability achievements and carbon footprint. It outlines NTU's targets in areas like building performance, energy efficiency, research, and education. The document calculates NTU's current annual carbon emissions of 99,013,736 kg CO2 across scopes 1-3. It then recommends steps to reduce emissions through minimizing energy usage via e-learning and bicycles, maximizing efficiency through innovation, and offsetting remaining emissions with carbon credits to achieve carbon neutrality.
Ab0401 co2 australia s03 group 9 team sustainable (adrian heng, dave jong, gw...NBS
The document discusses calculating and reducing NTU's carbon footprint. It outlines NTU's vision, stakeholders, sources of carbon emissions including transportation, electricity use, and commuting. Alternatives proposed to reduce emissions include increasing online classes, purchasing carbon offsets, installing an energy management center, data center virtualization, and a bicycle rental program. Based on criteria like environmental impact, ease of implementation and affordability, the recommendation is to initially increase online classes and gradually implement bicycle rentals at local MRT stations.
Co2 australia sem04 team 6_blias tan_sea rui quan_lee wan ling_fung yi biao_t...NBS
This document presents a sustainability plan for Nanyang Technological University (NTU) consisting of a carbon offset program, sustainable infrastructure initiatives, and efforts to raise awareness. It analyzes NTU's current energy usage and carbon footprint, evaluates 10 potential alternatives, and recommends a strategy involving carbon offsets, water conservation, vertical farming, green roofs, and a sustainability ambassador program. Risks and mitigation strategies are also discussed.
Learn about how the University of British Columbia reduced their energy consumption through their ecotrek program and a variety of other initiatives. Find out how the use of the Pulse energy management system allowed UBC to increase these savings and measure the impact of their investment.
This document outlines several presentations on sustainability projects related to reducing carbon emissions from higher education institutions. It discusses using virtual conferencing to reduce travel, surveys of virtual meeting usage, developing tools to appraise the carbon impacts of different teaching models, and projects involving engaging building users to reduce energy consumption through an ICT interface. It also notes upcoming events like conferences and a briefing on an initiative connecting building energy data to users.
Are you trying to reduce energy consumption on your campus? Conservation programs that include building retrofits and improvements to metering and controls can reduce energy consumption by over 20% on university and college campuses.
David Helliwell and John Metras, University of British Columbia’s Managing Director of Infrastructure Development presented a 45 minute webinar on reducing energy consumption on campus.
This presentation includes:
• An overview of UBC’s ECOTrek project and the keys to its success in reducing energy consumption across the campus
• An explanation of the role of EMS (Energy Management Systems) in ensuring the persistence of energy savings
• An outline of UBC’s future energy sustainability projects
John Metras was the Director of Operations for UBC when the university implemented its $35M ECOTrek project that involved rebuilding and retrofitting the infrastructure of nearly 300 buildings, and which led to a 23% reduction in campus energy consumption and a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
David Helliwell has worked in the energy sector since 1994, including a role with the Canadian government where he was responsible for reducing costs and improving environmental performance of 700 million square feet of office space across the country. He is the CEO of Pulse Energy, which he co-founded in 2006.
This document summarizes a group project analyzing carbon footprint calculations and alternative environmental initiatives for NTU. It includes:
1. An overview of carbon footprint calculations including defining system boundaries and collecting activity and emission factor data.
2. NTU's estimated carbon footprint is over 50,000 tons annually, with purchased electricity being the largest source.
3. Alternative initiatives proposed include transitioning some courses online to reduce commuting, buying carbon offsets, and implementing rewards/penalties based on emissions.
This document provides an analysis of options to reduce NTU's carbon footprint. It summarizes NTU's current carbon emissions across three scopes. For Scope 1, on-campus stationary sources and transportation are not applicable. For Scope 2, purchased electricity accounts for 121,727,941.8 kg of CO2. Scope 3 emissions include faculty and student commuting and waste. Two alternatives are evaluated: 1) Transitioning courses online, which would significantly reduce transportation emissions and is very effective and sustainable. However, it requires high upfront IT costs. 2) Buying carbon offset credits, which is feasible but does not directly reduce NTU's footprint. The document recommends transitioning courses online to meet stakeholders' interests while achieving
Sem 3 group 5 co2 australia e learning - tan chee yang, cai wenjie, foo cheng...NBS
This document analyzes NTU's current sustainability achievements and carbon footprint. It outlines NTU's targets in areas like building performance, energy efficiency, research, and education. The document calculates NTU's current annual carbon emissions of 99,013,736 kg CO2 across scopes 1-3. It then recommends steps to reduce emissions through minimizing energy usage via e-learning and bicycles, maximizing efficiency through innovation, and offsetting remaining emissions with carbon credits to achieve carbon neutrality.
Ab0401 co2 australia s03 group 9 team sustainable (adrian heng, dave jong, gw...NBS
The document discusses calculating and reducing NTU's carbon footprint. It outlines NTU's vision, stakeholders, sources of carbon emissions including transportation, electricity use, and commuting. Alternatives proposed to reduce emissions include increasing online classes, purchasing carbon offsets, installing an energy management center, data center virtualization, and a bicycle rental program. Based on criteria like environmental impact, ease of implementation and affordability, the recommendation is to initially increase online classes and gradually implement bicycle rentals at local MRT stations.
Co2 australia sem04 team 6_blias tan_sea rui quan_lee wan ling_fung yi biao_t...NBS
This document presents a sustainability plan for Nanyang Technological University (NTU) consisting of a carbon offset program, sustainable infrastructure initiatives, and efforts to raise awareness. It analyzes NTU's current energy usage and carbon footprint, evaluates 10 potential alternatives, and recommends a strategy involving carbon offsets, water conservation, vertical farming, green roofs, and a sustainability ambassador program. Risks and mitigation strategies are also discussed.
Learn about how the University of British Columbia reduced their energy consumption through their ecotrek program and a variety of other initiatives. Find out how the use of the Pulse energy management system allowed UBC to increase these savings and measure the impact of their investment.
The Sustainable Campus Program (SCP) is a student-led initiative that allocates funding from a student fee to reduce the environmental impact of the Auraria Campus. In 2013-2014, the SCP funded over $580,000 worth of projects in areas like energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, water conservation, recycling, and education. These projects helped lower utility costs and emissions while engaging students in sustainability.
Gregg Latchams - Walking the Walk - Buildings and Behaviour April 2014wecc2012
Mike Gupwell from Gregg Latchams outlines how the law firm have gone green in their listed building which led them to win a WECC Carbon Champion award in 2013.
Overcoming Pakistan's current crisis through energy efficiency and renewable energy was the topic of a seminar supported by USAID and organized by Senator (R) Rukhsana Zuberi, chairperson of the Pakistan Engineering Council and head of the non-government organization, South Asian Women in Energy.
The Alliance's Alexander Filippov was among the experts advising Pakistani representatives on energy efficiency implementation.
University of Maryland Presentation (2012)HEFContest
The student team designed a Combined Heat, Hydrogen, and Power (CHHP) system for the University of Maryland campus that would:
1) Convert organic waste streams into methane via gasification and anaerobic digestion, which would then be reformed into hydrogen to power a 1.5MW fuel cell, producing electricity and thermal energy.
2) Excess hydrogen would be recovered, compressed, and stored to fuel campus shuttles.
3) The system is estimated to reduce campus CO2 emissions by 13,000 metric tons per year and remove 6,700 metric tons of landfill waste annually.
The Role of EMIS in BCHydro's Continuous Optimization Program and BeyondPulse Energy
Join Pulse Energy's Bruce Herzer and Capilano University's Susan Doig to learn about BC Hydro's Continuous Optimization program and the role EMIS plays in contributing to its success.
This document provides an agenda and overview for the "Re-energising Camden" conference on low carbon energy. The agenda includes arrival and registration, conference and breakout sessions, a project showcase, and networking. Arup will give opening comments and discuss their experience with low carbon energy projects in Camden. The document also outlines London's strategic policy context around decentralised energy, energy efficiency in buildings, gas versus low carbon heat sources, and feed-in tariffs. Arup's role includes various stages of low carbon energy project implementation from policy development to feasibility studies to procurement and implementation.
This document discusses water conservation opportunities in the industry and power sectors in India. It notes that irrigation accounts for the largest sectoral water demand, followed by drinking water and industry. The industry and power sectors currently use significant amounts of electricity for water pumping. The document then outlines various good practices these sectors have adopted for reducing water and energy consumption, including adopting reduce-reuse-recycle-recharge approaches, process modifications, condensate recovery, and improving cooling water systems. It concludes that major drivers for water conservation in these sectors are local regulations, shortfalls in water supply, corporate social responsibility focus, and increased water and electricity tariffs.
Wayne State University Team 2 Presentation (2009)HEFContest
This document provides an overview of a proposed design for a state of the art building for SUNY that uses renewable resources and hydrogen fuel cells. It includes sections on the building design, mechanical and electrical systems, cost and LEED analyses, and marketing. The design features solar panels, wind turbines, a steam reformer, PEM fuel cells, and aims to meet the building's energy needs using green technologies while staying within a $28 million budget. It is projected to receive a Gold LEED rating.
Indian energy efficiency scene..a macro perspective.D.Pawan Kumar
India is committed to improving energy efficiency to reduce emissions. Key government initiatives to promote energy efficiency include Perform Achieve and Trade, standards and labeling, demand-side management programs, and financing platforms. These programs aim to unlock energy efficiency markets and achieve fuel savings, emissions reductions, and capacity avoidance. Major energy consuming sectors like aluminum, cement, fertilizer, and iron and steel have also made improvements in technology and processes to enhance energy efficiency.
Selecting appropriate sites, reducing environmental impacts, and improving
connectivity and accessibility.
2) Energy Efficiency (EE)
Purpose: Reducing energy consumption and increasing the use of renewable energy.
This document reviews published studies that have quantified carbon capture costs in order to develop statistical models for estimating capture costs. It summarizes the components of carbon capture costs, including capital costs like total capital requirement and operating and maintenance costs. It also discusses common carbon capture cost metrics like cost of CO2 captured. The document then describes the methodology used to collect cost data from literature, standardize the data, and develop statistical models to estimate capture costs based on factors like the amount of CO2 captured and capture technology used.
Massachusetts has implemented several statewide policies and programs to promote green buildings. These include (1) establishing a statewide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050, (2) developing the Massachusetts LEED Plus green building standard for all state construction projects requiring energy performance 20% above code, and (3) implementing green building programs across several state agencies that are constructing LEED certified buildings and incorporating renewable energy systems.
This document discusses the evolution of green buildings from ancient structures like the Giza Pyramids to modern smart buildings. It defines green buildings as high-performance structures designed for economic and environmental performance over their lifecycles. Standards like LEED and BREEAM are evolving to focus more on operational efficiency. The business case for green buildings includes lower energy costs, higher returns, and regulatory compliance. Integrating smart technologies into buildings can deliver "bright green" structures that optimize performance, efficiency, and sustainability over time.
ICC - Commitment to Sustainability --“Go Green”michelle523
ICC has committed to sustainability through an institutional policy and the formation of subcommittees to implement initiatives across academic, operational, and facility areas. Key goals include integrating sustainability into curricula, pursuing LEED certification for all new construction, adopting more efficient energy and purchasing practices, and engaging with the community. To date, ICC has implemented various facility improvements and efficiency measures, sustainable construction and renovation projects, and curriculum development around green job training programs. Upcoming plans involve further optimizing building operations, grounds maintenance, document services, and purchasing to be more environmentally responsible.
At Bristol - Buildings and Behaviour April 2014wecc2012
Chris Dunford, Sustainability Manager of At-Bristol outlines way in which the three time WECC award winning Science Centre has adopted a mixture of technical and behavioral fixes to achieve sustainability at their award winning educational centre and event space.
This document outlines a presentation on sustainable energy given by Dr. Edward Saja Sanneh at the International Law Institute in Washington DC on November 1st, 2016. The presentation covers topics such as the world energy outlook, sustainable energy, renewable energies, energy challenges, and the UN's Sustainable Energy for All initiative. It discusses increasing energy demands, the need for sustainable solutions, and renewable energy technologies. Specific projects in countries like The Gambia aiming to increase access to sustainable energy are also summarized.
- The document provides preliminary recommendations for a campus strategic energy master plan for Lorain County Community College aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and establishing a culture of continuous improvement.
- Key recommendations include installing a building management system, converting the steam distribution network to hot water, adding combined heat and power engines, establishing staff/student energy programs, and exceeding state efficiency targets to prepare for potential climate legislation.
This document summarizes the Philadelphia Water Department's (PWD) strategic energy plan to reduce energy consumption and costs. The plan includes establishing energy use and cost baselines, identifying conservation and renewable energy projects, and prioritizing a list of initiatives. Some key initiatives are installing solar panels at the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant, exploring biogas cogeneration at wastewater plants, and pursuing a 2-5 MW solar installation through a power purchase agreement. The plan aims to lower PWD's energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring reliable water and wastewater services.
- Consumption of air conditioning is projected to grow dramatically by 2100 and already accounts for a large portion of electricity usage in some areas. Improving efficiency could provide major energy savings.
- Refrigeration accounts for 10% of global emissions and better equipment and practices could significantly reduce food waste and emissions.
- The UK has an opportunity to develop innovative cold technologies and capture a share of the large global market estimated at £40-110 billion. However, more support is needed for research, skills development, and demonstrating new solutions.
2016 ISCN Awards: Campus Planning and Management SystemsISCN_Secretariat
1) The project aims to develop anaerobic digester prototypes to reduce food and garden waste from three university canteens through co-digestion, and wastewater reuse systems for two buildings on campus.
2) Testing showed the digesters achieved high biogas production and 80% solid waste reduction, with digestate that can be used as soil amendment. The wastewater system met standards for toilet/garden reuse with over 90% removal of contaminants.
3) An education program teaches staff and students about the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to increase sustainable waste management on campus.
Educational Material of Vietnam Blended Learning Program, undertaken by Institute of Energy Science, with support of World Bank and Vietnam Development Information Center
Recent Regulatory Initiatives Concerning Greenhouse GasesAll4 Inc.
The document summarizes recent US regulatory initiatives concerning greenhouse gases. It discusses the greenhouse gas reporting rule, amendments made in 2010, and requirements for facilities to report emissions data by March 2011. It also describes the greenhouse gas tailoring rule, which phases in permitting requirements for large emission sources between 2011-2013 and exempts smaller sources. The EPA will begin rulemaking in 2011 to set emission standards for stationary sources like petroleum refineries and power plants.
The Sustainable Campus Program (SCP) is a student-led initiative that allocates funding from a student fee to reduce the environmental impact of the Auraria Campus. In 2013-2014, the SCP funded over $580,000 worth of projects in areas like energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, water conservation, recycling, and education. These projects helped lower utility costs and emissions while engaging students in sustainability.
Gregg Latchams - Walking the Walk - Buildings and Behaviour April 2014wecc2012
Mike Gupwell from Gregg Latchams outlines how the law firm have gone green in their listed building which led them to win a WECC Carbon Champion award in 2013.
Overcoming Pakistan's current crisis through energy efficiency and renewable energy was the topic of a seminar supported by USAID and organized by Senator (R) Rukhsana Zuberi, chairperson of the Pakistan Engineering Council and head of the non-government organization, South Asian Women in Energy.
The Alliance's Alexander Filippov was among the experts advising Pakistani representatives on energy efficiency implementation.
University of Maryland Presentation (2012)HEFContest
The student team designed a Combined Heat, Hydrogen, and Power (CHHP) system for the University of Maryland campus that would:
1) Convert organic waste streams into methane via gasification and anaerobic digestion, which would then be reformed into hydrogen to power a 1.5MW fuel cell, producing electricity and thermal energy.
2) Excess hydrogen would be recovered, compressed, and stored to fuel campus shuttles.
3) The system is estimated to reduce campus CO2 emissions by 13,000 metric tons per year and remove 6,700 metric tons of landfill waste annually.
The Role of EMIS in BCHydro's Continuous Optimization Program and BeyondPulse Energy
Join Pulse Energy's Bruce Herzer and Capilano University's Susan Doig to learn about BC Hydro's Continuous Optimization program and the role EMIS plays in contributing to its success.
This document provides an agenda and overview for the "Re-energising Camden" conference on low carbon energy. The agenda includes arrival and registration, conference and breakout sessions, a project showcase, and networking. Arup will give opening comments and discuss their experience with low carbon energy projects in Camden. The document also outlines London's strategic policy context around decentralised energy, energy efficiency in buildings, gas versus low carbon heat sources, and feed-in tariffs. Arup's role includes various stages of low carbon energy project implementation from policy development to feasibility studies to procurement and implementation.
This document discusses water conservation opportunities in the industry and power sectors in India. It notes that irrigation accounts for the largest sectoral water demand, followed by drinking water and industry. The industry and power sectors currently use significant amounts of electricity for water pumping. The document then outlines various good practices these sectors have adopted for reducing water and energy consumption, including adopting reduce-reuse-recycle-recharge approaches, process modifications, condensate recovery, and improving cooling water systems. It concludes that major drivers for water conservation in these sectors are local regulations, shortfalls in water supply, corporate social responsibility focus, and increased water and electricity tariffs.
Wayne State University Team 2 Presentation (2009)HEFContest
This document provides an overview of a proposed design for a state of the art building for SUNY that uses renewable resources and hydrogen fuel cells. It includes sections on the building design, mechanical and electrical systems, cost and LEED analyses, and marketing. The design features solar panels, wind turbines, a steam reformer, PEM fuel cells, and aims to meet the building's energy needs using green technologies while staying within a $28 million budget. It is projected to receive a Gold LEED rating.
Indian energy efficiency scene..a macro perspective.D.Pawan Kumar
India is committed to improving energy efficiency to reduce emissions. Key government initiatives to promote energy efficiency include Perform Achieve and Trade, standards and labeling, demand-side management programs, and financing platforms. These programs aim to unlock energy efficiency markets and achieve fuel savings, emissions reductions, and capacity avoidance. Major energy consuming sectors like aluminum, cement, fertilizer, and iron and steel have also made improvements in technology and processes to enhance energy efficiency.
Selecting appropriate sites, reducing environmental impacts, and improving
connectivity and accessibility.
2) Energy Efficiency (EE)
Purpose: Reducing energy consumption and increasing the use of renewable energy.
This document reviews published studies that have quantified carbon capture costs in order to develop statistical models for estimating capture costs. It summarizes the components of carbon capture costs, including capital costs like total capital requirement and operating and maintenance costs. It also discusses common carbon capture cost metrics like cost of CO2 captured. The document then describes the methodology used to collect cost data from literature, standardize the data, and develop statistical models to estimate capture costs based on factors like the amount of CO2 captured and capture technology used.
Massachusetts has implemented several statewide policies and programs to promote green buildings. These include (1) establishing a statewide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050, (2) developing the Massachusetts LEED Plus green building standard for all state construction projects requiring energy performance 20% above code, and (3) implementing green building programs across several state agencies that are constructing LEED certified buildings and incorporating renewable energy systems.
This document discusses the evolution of green buildings from ancient structures like the Giza Pyramids to modern smart buildings. It defines green buildings as high-performance structures designed for economic and environmental performance over their lifecycles. Standards like LEED and BREEAM are evolving to focus more on operational efficiency. The business case for green buildings includes lower energy costs, higher returns, and regulatory compliance. Integrating smart technologies into buildings can deliver "bright green" structures that optimize performance, efficiency, and sustainability over time.
ICC - Commitment to Sustainability --“Go Green”michelle523
ICC has committed to sustainability through an institutional policy and the formation of subcommittees to implement initiatives across academic, operational, and facility areas. Key goals include integrating sustainability into curricula, pursuing LEED certification for all new construction, adopting more efficient energy and purchasing practices, and engaging with the community. To date, ICC has implemented various facility improvements and efficiency measures, sustainable construction and renovation projects, and curriculum development around green job training programs. Upcoming plans involve further optimizing building operations, grounds maintenance, document services, and purchasing to be more environmentally responsible.
At Bristol - Buildings and Behaviour April 2014wecc2012
Chris Dunford, Sustainability Manager of At-Bristol outlines way in which the three time WECC award winning Science Centre has adopted a mixture of technical and behavioral fixes to achieve sustainability at their award winning educational centre and event space.
This document outlines a presentation on sustainable energy given by Dr. Edward Saja Sanneh at the International Law Institute in Washington DC on November 1st, 2016. The presentation covers topics such as the world energy outlook, sustainable energy, renewable energies, energy challenges, and the UN's Sustainable Energy for All initiative. It discusses increasing energy demands, the need for sustainable solutions, and renewable energy technologies. Specific projects in countries like The Gambia aiming to increase access to sustainable energy are also summarized.
- The document provides preliminary recommendations for a campus strategic energy master plan for Lorain County Community College aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and establishing a culture of continuous improvement.
- Key recommendations include installing a building management system, converting the steam distribution network to hot water, adding combined heat and power engines, establishing staff/student energy programs, and exceeding state efficiency targets to prepare for potential climate legislation.
This document summarizes the Philadelphia Water Department's (PWD) strategic energy plan to reduce energy consumption and costs. The plan includes establishing energy use and cost baselines, identifying conservation and renewable energy projects, and prioritizing a list of initiatives. Some key initiatives are installing solar panels at the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant, exploring biogas cogeneration at wastewater plants, and pursuing a 2-5 MW solar installation through a power purchase agreement. The plan aims to lower PWD's energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring reliable water and wastewater services.
- Consumption of air conditioning is projected to grow dramatically by 2100 and already accounts for a large portion of electricity usage in some areas. Improving efficiency could provide major energy savings.
- Refrigeration accounts for 10% of global emissions and better equipment and practices could significantly reduce food waste and emissions.
- The UK has an opportunity to develop innovative cold technologies and capture a share of the large global market estimated at £40-110 billion. However, more support is needed for research, skills development, and demonstrating new solutions.
2016 ISCN Awards: Campus Planning and Management SystemsISCN_Secretariat
1) The project aims to develop anaerobic digester prototypes to reduce food and garden waste from three university canteens through co-digestion, and wastewater reuse systems for two buildings on campus.
2) Testing showed the digesters achieved high biogas production and 80% solid waste reduction, with digestate that can be used as soil amendment. The wastewater system met standards for toilet/garden reuse with over 90% removal of contaminants.
3) An education program teaches staff and students about the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to increase sustainable waste management on campus.
Educational Material of Vietnam Blended Learning Program, undertaken by Institute of Energy Science, with support of World Bank and Vietnam Development Information Center
Recent Regulatory Initiatives Concerning Greenhouse GasesAll4 Inc.
The document summarizes recent US regulatory initiatives concerning greenhouse gases. It discusses the greenhouse gas reporting rule, amendments made in 2010, and requirements for facilities to report emissions data by March 2011. It also describes the greenhouse gas tailoring rule, which phases in permitting requirements for large emission sources between 2011-2013 and exempts smaller sources. The EPA will begin rulemaking in 2011 to set emission standards for stationary sources like petroleum refineries and power plants.
GHG emission reduction due to energy efficiency measures under climate policyIEA-ETSAP
This document summarizes the results of a study analyzing the impact of energy efficiency measures on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under different climate policy scenarios. The study used three energy-economic models, including TIAM-ECN, and focused on G20 countries through 2030. The results showed that energy efficiency measures could reduce global GHG emissions by 15-25% by 2050 in a cost-effective manner. Higher reductions occurred in the near-term (2020-2030). Energy efficiency in the power sector, industry and transport offered significant opportunities, especially in China, India, and the U.S. The models agreed that energy efficiency could offset cumulative emissions by 2-3 gigatons of CO2 equivalent by
The document discusses global climate change and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It provides an overview of the science behind climate change and impacts. It also describes several EPA programs designed to reduce emissions from various sectors like energy, transportation, industry, and buildings. These include partnerships with states, local governments, and businesses to cut emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable practices.
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This document summarizes the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC). It notes that over 70% of global energy-related CO2 emissions are from cities. The GPC provides a global standard for cities to consistently measure and report their GHG emissions in order to establish emissions baselines, identify reduction opportunities, set targets, track progress, and benchmark against other cities. It was developed through a multi-year process with input from over 200 stakeholders and pilot testing by 35 cities. The GPC allows cities to account for all territorial emissions (Scope 1 and 2) or just city-induced emissions using BASIC or BASIC+ reporting levels.
The ecological footprint is a measure that compares human demand on natural resources with Earth's capacity to regenerate those resources. It estimates the amount of biologically productive land and sea area required to support human consumption and waste absorption. Key factors that determine ecological footprint include energy and resource consumption, land and sea use, and levels of biodiversity and carbon emissions. Most recent data from 2010 showed that humanity's ecological footprint exceeded the Earth's capacity to regenerate resources by August 21st that year, the date defined as "Earth Overshoot Day". The carbon footprint specifically measures the amount of greenhouse gases produced through activities like energy use, transportation and industry. Atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide have substantially increased since
This presentation discusses carbon footprints and carbon credits. It begins by defining greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide's role in climate change. It then explains what a carbon footprint is and how to calculate one, including direct and indirect emissions. Methods for reducing carbon footprints through energy efficiency are also outlined. The presentation concludes by discussing carbon credits and trading, how countries and organizations can earn credits by reducing emissions. India's growing involvement in the carbon credit market is also briefly mentioned.
Este documento presenta información sobre el tema de administración. Define la administración como un proceso social que implica planificar y regular las operaciones de una empresa de manera eficiente para lograr un objetivo determinado, según E.F.L. Brech. También introduce conceptos clave como sistema, sistemas abiertos, sistemas cerrados y el plan estratégico con sus niveles de objetivos, tácticos y operativos para transformar y producir.
The document provides information about watching a Spain rally racing event live in 2013. It gives details on an upcoming rally racing competition taking place in Spain that viewers can watch as it happens. Fans are encouraged to tune in to see the live racing action from the 2013 Spain rally.
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The connected company: 66% van de CIOs zien efficiënte samenwerking als essentieel voor waarde creatie. Bovendien zijn het merendeel van de taken van kenniswerkers dermate complex geworden dat samenwerking tussen verschillende disciplines binnen een bedrijf en over bedrijven heen noodzakelijk is. RealDolmen licht in deze presentatie toe hoe technologie samenwerking kan ondersteunen en wat de valkuilen en best practices zijn bij de implementatie van samenwerkingsplatformen.
Mafalda é uma menina de 6 anos que questiona os absurdos da vida e expõe os horrores da humanidade através do olhar dela. Para comemorar os 50 anos de Mafalda, a editora Verbo reeditou todas as tiras em uma nova edição cartonada com uma capa inédita e artigos que contextualizam a personagem nos eventos históricos da Argentina e do mundo entre 1964-1973.
Este documento proporciona información sobre la reproducción humana. Explica los sistemas reproductores masculino y femenino, incluyendo órganos como los testículos, ovarios, útero y vagina. También describe la madurez sexual y el ciclo menstrual femenino. Finalmente, resume los procesos de la fecundación, el embarazo y el parto, señalando que el embarazo dura nueve meses y pasa por tres trimestres de desarrollo del feto.
This document discusses potential ways for Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore to achieve its carbon neutral target. It analyzes NTU's current carbon footprint, which is mainly from electricity usage and transportation. Three potential approaches are proposed and evaluated: 1) Increasing online courses, which could reduce carbon footprint but lacks educational value; 2) Buying carbon offsets, which only addresses emissions temporarily without reducing them; 3) Partnering with other organizations, promoting behavioral change, and increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy usage through various measures, which provides a more comprehensive long-term solution.
This document summarizes recommendations for making NTU carbon neutral. It evaluates three main recommendations: 1) converting courses to online learning, 2) purchasing carbon offsets, and 3) generating own electricity through renewable sources. Each recommendation is assessed in terms of benefits, costs and impact on stakeholders, profits and the planet. While each has merits, implementing all three together is suggested to significantly reduce NTU's carbon footprint of over 22,000 metric tons annually. The document concludes that achieving carbon neutrality will be challenging but important to demonstrate NTU's leadership in sustainability through practice within its own campus.
Northampton Community College Leadership: Team Green ProjectJordan Knighton
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1) The document proposes hybridizing online and physical classroom learning to reduce carbon emissions at a university. It analyzes carbon footprints and costs/benefits to stakeholders of online lessons, carbon credits, and a hybrid option.
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1. AB 0401 Sustainable Enterprise
Changing our World: do we plant trees or create online courses?
Koh Jiajin Joel
Varella Gino Lee
Leo Bing Yeow
Ru Meng
Lim Ding Qiang Melvin
2. Agenda
Estimated Carbon Footprint
Stakeholder Analysis
Alternative 1: Virtual Sustainable Campus
Alternative 2: Carbon Credit
Alternative 3: Campus wide Master Planning
Conclusion
Executive Summary
3. Estimated Carbon Footprint
Scope
1
Source
Co2 Emissions (kg CO2)
2,155.40
Electricity
25,484,680
Heat/Air-conditioning
18,723,120
Faculty commuting
2,697,869
Student commuting
6,343,091
Travel
488,024
Paper consumption
145,004
Waste
3
-
Transport within campus
2
Campus-generated electricity
175,101
Total
54,059,044.65
Students
33,500
Employees
4,257
Total per student (kg)
1,400.00
Total per employee (kg)
1,800.00
4. Situation Analysis Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholders
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NTU
Staff
Students
Government
Environmentalists
General Public
Provider (Carbon
Credit)
Concerns
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Reduce administration cost
Reduce carbon footprint
Nurture/provide best education to students
Remain profitable
Maintain good reputation
Provide conducive learning and working environment
Be in line with government’s objectives
Good corporate social responsibility
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5. Situation Analysis Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholders
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NTU
Staff
Students
Government
Environmentalists
General Public
Provider (Carbon
Credit)
Concerns
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•
Nurture students
Be in line with school and government’s objectives
(environmental sustainability and providing education)
Help students obtain good grades
Good working condition
Promotions
Good Pay
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6. Situation Analysis Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholders
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•
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NTU
Staff
Students
Government
Environmentalists
General Public
Provider (Carbon
Credit)
Concerns
•
•
•
•
Convenience
High standard of education
Low cost of education
Conducive studying environment
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7. Situation Analysis Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholders
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NTU
Staff
Students
Government
Environmentalists
General Public
Provider (Carbon
Credit)
Concerns
•
•
•
•
The Ministry of Education aims to help our students to
discover their own talents, to make the best of these
talents and realise their full potential, and to develop a
passion for learning that lasts through life.
Sustainability initiatives
Good reputation as a sustainable city
Meet the standards of low carbon emission
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8. Situation Analysis Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholders
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•
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NTU
Staff
Students
Government
Environmentalists
General Public
Provider (Carbon
Credit)
Concerns
•
•
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Good corporate social responsibility
Reduce carbon footprint
Ensure sustainability of the environment
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9. Situation Analysis Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholders
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NTU
Staff
Students
Government
Environmentalists
General Public
Provider (Carbon
Credit)
Concerns
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Sustainable environment for healthy living
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10. Situation Analysis Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholders
•
•
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NTU
Staff
Students
Government
Environmentalists
General Public
Provider (Carbon
Credit)
Concerns
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Contribute to environmental sustainability
Increase client base
Remain profitable
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11. Overview of the Alternatives
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Alternative 3
Virtual Sustainable Campus
Carbon Credits
Campus Wide Master Planning
13. Alternatives 1 Virtual Sustainable Campus
A study by the Open University, “Towards
Sustainable Higher Education: Environmental
Impacts of Campus-Based and Distance Higher
Education Systems”
“The average production and provision of
distance learning courses consumed nearly 90
percent less energy and produced 85 percent
fewer CO2 emissions per student than
conventional campus-based university
courses. “
14. Alternatives 1 Virtual Sustainable Campus
High CO2 Emission
Home based E-learning lessons
↓ the need to commute to
campus, print of papers and
electricity
89% ↓ in travel related CO2
emissions from vehicle use etc.
Home based E-learning lessons
Through social media or
other online platforms
↓ CO2 Emissions
15. Alternatives 1 Virtual Sustainable Campus
High usage of resources
Screen Display
↓ Printing
↓ Paper Waste
↓ deforestation, save the trees
Screen Display
Courses are entirely self-contained
and can be clearly and dynamically
displayed on a screen
↓ Resource usage
16. Alternatives 1 Virtual Sustainable Campus
High energy usage
and consumption
Campus Site Impacts
↓ energy consumption from 81 kg for a full
time to student to 2 kg for a blended online
and print-based course
↑ utilisation of campus facilities to achieve
Economies of scale which will give online
education the edge by spreading campus
impacts
↓Facility Rental/Maintenance
Modelling
Campus Site Impacts
The School of Computer Engineering had applied
computer and information technology to reduce carbon
emissions by replacing carbon-intensive activities with
virtual tools. The Climate Group predicts that by
2020, the internet's footprint will have tripled to 1.43bn
tonnes of carbon emitted per year.
However, information technology - such as smart
logistics, energy-aware buildings and more efficient
energy grids - could reduce emissions by 15% overall.
↓ Energy Usage and
Consumption
17. Alternatives 1 Virtual Sustainable Campus
High energy usage
and consumption
Students’ Housing Impacts
↓ energy consumption from 102kg to
4.4 kg
Reduce “double energy consumption”
effect
Campus Site Impacts
Students’ Housing Impacts
↓ Energy Usage and
Consumption
18. Alternatives 1 Virtual Sustainable Campus
Netigate energy
saving
Increase computing usage
Electricity is needed for a laptop and/or
desktop PC
I.e. 0.125 kwh per hour, 24 kg of
CO2 per student
↑ Electricity usage to run server farms
PC contains toxic materials such as
lead, cadmium, and PCB’s that pose
serious health and environmental
hazards.
↑ Energy Usage and
Consumption
Increase computing usage
In the short run, it will also be expensive to switch to using
IT tools and setting up the infrastructure needed
19. Alternatives 1 Virtual Sustainable Campus
CO2 emission levels associated with the increased
computer usage are significantly less than those
associated with conventional delivery methods
There are strong situational factors such as
monetary support from the government and rapid
advancement in technology that will support
these changes
20. Alternatives 1 Virtual Sustainable Campus
Virtual Sustainable
Campus
Sustainability
Less
favorable
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
More
favorable
21. Alternatives 2 Carbon Credits
• $22 per ton of CO2 emissions
• NTU has 54 000 tons of CO2 emissions a year $1.2million worth
of carbon credit
• NTU needs to invest a huge amount of money to buy carbon
credit and this high costs may be passed on the students
• Questionable quality of environmental impact locally due to
methods of generation of carbon credits (ie credits may be
generated overseas)
22. Alternatives 2 Carbon Credits
Carbon Credits
Sustainability
Less
favorable
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
More
favorable
23. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
Green Building
LED Light-bulbs
Education
Solid Waste
Management
24. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
Green Building
Sustainability
•
•
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
Highly sustainable environmentally due to the significant
reduction in 63500 metric tons of carbon footprint
Financially viable due to funding and costs savings that
will be yield in the long term
Less
favorable
More
favorable
25. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
Green Building
Sustainability
•
•
•
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
Cost premium of more than 2%
Studies have shown over a 20 year life period, some green
buildings have yielded $53 to $71 per square foot back on
investment due to higher rental, sale price and occupancy rate
However, research have shown that cost should not be more if
cost and environmental strategies and program management is
incorporated from the start
Less
favorable
More
favorable
26. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
Green Building
Sustainability
•
•
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
May pose some disruptions to daily operations of the university
may be affected
Funding and incentives offered by the government such as Energy
Efficiency Improvement Assistance Scheme (EASe) that can lower
costs of upgrading
Less
favorable
More
favorable
27. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
Green Building
Sustainability
•
•
•
•
•
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
Energy efficiency through designs that can cool the building and reduce
lighting and use of renewable energy.
Reduction in water usage and ensuring water quality(point of use water
treatment). Material efficiency through the use of green materials
Indoor environmental quality: indoor air quality (IAQ), thermal quality, and
lighting quality
Waste Reduction helps to reduce waste matter to landfill
6 to 40 percent reduction in energy consumption with savings of up to 90
gigawatt hours of energy or S$24 million in costs
Less
favorable
More
favorable
28. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
LED Light-bulbs
Sustainability
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
• Average life span of 50 000 hours as compared to 8000 of
fluorescent light bulbs
Less
favorable
More
favorable
29. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
LED Light-bulbs
Sustainability
•
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
Reduces operating cost by 50% per year as compared to
fluorescent light bulbs
Less
favorable
More
favorable
30. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
LED Light-bulbs
Sustainability
•
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
Easier to implement if starts from small scale.
Less
favorable
More
favorable
31. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
LED Light-bulbs
Sustainability
•
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
Saves 20%-30% off electricity costs per unit of light as
compared to fluorescent light bulbs
Less
favorable
More
favorable
32. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
Education
Introduce an interdisciplinary sustainability
curriculum at NTU to be taken in a full-course
format each year by all
undergraduates/graduates
12 seminars will be conducted throughout
the semester, which will give the students a
better understanding of the importance of
sustainability
Learn about individual disciplinary resources
and possibilities at NTU.
33. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
Education
Sustainability
•
•
•
•
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
Sustainable: Curriculum can be implemented long-term if it is
effective.
Cost: cost will be low relative to other alternatives as
materials will be readily available at a low cost.
Ease of implementation: Enough professors to allocate for
this course, draft out the course outline, needs school’s
approval.
Effectiveness: as it is a compulsory module for all, it will be
effective to a certain extend, however, it depends on the
willingness of the students to learn about sustainability.
Less
favorable
More
favorable
34. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
Solid Waste
Management
Composting is organic matter that has been
decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil
amendment
Components need for composting:
Carbon — for energy; the microbial oxidation of
carbon produces the heat, if included at suggested
levels
High carbon materials tend to be brown and dry.
Nitrogen — to grow and reproduce more organisms to
oxidize the carbon.
Oxygen — for oxidizing the carbon, the decomposition
process.
Water — in the right amounts to maintain activity
without causing anaerobic conditions.
35. Alternatives 3 Campus Wide Master Planning
Solid Waste
Management
Sustainability
•
•
•
•
Less
favorable
Cost
Ease of
Implementation
Effectiveness
Sustainability: Composting of organic waste is a long
term solution with relative to landfills and
continuous incineration.
Cost: low cost. Separating waste into organic and
inorganic will need the purchase of new bins.
Ease of implementation: Composting facilities will
need to be built if composting will be carried out.
Effectiveness: Composting organic material is a very
effective way of reducing the overall environmental
impact
More
favorable
37. Conclusion
In light of our 4 decision criteria, we strongly recommend
that NTU adopt both our Master Plan and a paradigm
shift towards a Virtual Sustainable Campus in phases so
as to achieve our carbon-neutral target - Energy
consumption in buildings of 50 kWh/m2/yr*.
In addition, we recommend utilising the triple bottom
line (people, profit, planet) to track the effectiveness of
our recommendations.
38. Executive Summary
Main Issues:
Carbon Dioxide emission is harmful and damaging not just to the environment but to us as well. As an
educational institution, NTU must become a sustainable model and spearhead efforts to achieve
environmental sustainability on multiple fronts such as reducing carbon dioxide emission and electrical
consumption.
Recommendations:
This presentation was commissioned to review and compare various alternatives to achieve environmental
sustainability. We strongly recommend that NTU adopt both our Master Plan and a paradigm shift towards a
Virtual Sustainable Campus in phases so as to achieve our carbon-neutral target - Energy consumption in
buildings of 50 kWh/m2/yr*. In addition, we can utilise the triple bottom line (people, profit, planet) to track
the effectiveness of our recommendations.
Benefits:
1. Our recommendations addresses the 2 major source of carbon emission - Transport and electrical
consumption
2. Our recommendations provides a sustainable platform to Inculcate green values to our current and newer
generations
3. In the long run, by emphasizing on the need to preserve our planet, our recommendations will also help to
create a more inclusive and people oriented society