| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.89 |
| Liaison | Carly Thibodeau |
| Submission Date | July 7, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Endicott College
IN-4: Innovation 4
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Cooperatively with Power Options and Tufts, Endicott participated in an RFP to procure wind or solar resources off site for up to 40% of our electric load. The supply would be purchased on a long-term contract for differences. Final negotiations are in progress. For out efforts the consortium has won the first annual Boston Green Ribbon Commission's Renewable Energy Prize. The prize carries a cash award of $100,000 which will largely go to Tufts with about 5-10% to Endicott (based on the size of our electric load).
The prize, funded by the Barr Foundation, was awarded to the consortium who developed the best strategy for large-scale renewable energy. Our proposal uses wind energy from New Hampshire to provide a long-term hedge for a portion of our wholesale power purchases. Power Options was instrumental in putting together an RFP process that resulted in a competitive proposal.
We are still finalizing the details of the electricity purchase and our final decision to participate in the contract will be determined by the financial model that Power Options is building.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | No |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | Yes |
| Buildings | No |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | Yes |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | No |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
secure/689/6/585/3285/GRC Final Press Release.docx
secure/689/6/585/3285/GRC Final Press Release.docx
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