| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.96 |
| Liaison | Tracey Coronado |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Missouri State University
OP-5: Building Energy Consumption
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.34 / 6.00 |
Doug
Neidigh Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Management |
Figures needed to determine total building energy consumption:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Grid-purchased electricity | 240,120 MMBtu | 223,753 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site renewables | 0 MMBtu | 0 MMBtu |
| District steam/hot water (sourced from offsite) | 203,229 MMBtu | 349,522 MMBtu |
| Energy from all other sources (e.g., natural gas, fuel oil, propane/LPG, district chilled water, coal/coke, biomass) | 0 MMBtu | 0 MMBtu |
| Total | 443,349 MMBtu | 573,275 MMBtu |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or 3-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | July 1, 2016 | June 30, 2017 |
| Baseline Year | July 1, 2010 | June 30, 2011 |
A brief description of when and why the building energy consumption baseline was adopted (e.g. in sustainability plans and policies or in the context of other reporting obligations):
Gross floor area of building space:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Gross floor area of building space | 5,278,540 Gross square feet | 5,134,232 Gross square feet |
Source-site ratio for grid-purchased electricity:
Total building energy consumption per unit of floor area:
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Site energy | 0.08 MMBtu per square foot | 0.11 MMBtu per square foot |
| Source energy | 0.19 MMBtu per square foot | 0.22 MMBtu per square foot |
Percentage reduction in total building energy consumption (source energy) per unit of floor area from baseline:
Degree days, performance year (base 65 °F / 18 °C):
| Degree days (see help icon above) | |
| Heating degree days | 3,359 Degree-Days (°F) |
| Cooling degree days | 1,709 Degree-Days (°F) |
Floor area of energy intensive space, performance year:
| Floor Area | |
| Laboratory space | 61,836 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 13,080 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Building energy consumption (site energy) per unit of EUI-adjusted floor area per degree day, performance year:
Documentation (e.g. spreadsheet or utility records) to support the performance year energy consumption figures reported above:
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to shift individual attitudes and practices in regard to energy efficiency (e.g. outreach and education efforts):
MSU participated in Campus Conservation Nationals, a national energy saving competition among colleges and universities with the goal of reducing as much electricity and/or water as possible during the three weeks of the competition. Missouri State reported electricity for 22 campus buildings and organized outreach materials and events across campus during the competition. Organizers trained Building Captains in each building to help encourage energy saving practices. The campaign produced excellent results and primarily engaged faculty and staff across campus. Upon the discontinuation of this national program, periodic Campus Wide Energy Competitions (Flip the Switch) were implemented aiming for the same results. Some of the activities include Hour Without Power, Take the Stairs Challenge, Power House Tours, Green Room Certification, Energy Conservation Certification and an Innovative Idea Competition.
There is also an online energy dashboard that displays the consumption of all energy and water in 21 buildings. This is a very powerful tool in order to provide feedback to the campus community regarding energy and water usage and conservation efforts. The link is http://bedashboard.com/kiosk/86?autoplay=true
A brief description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution (e.g. building temperature standards, occupancy and vacancy sensors):
The temperature of academic buildings is set according to occupied or unoccupied mode, depending upon time of day and class scheduling. When the building is occupied, temperature range is 70-75 degrees. In unoccupied mode, the summer maximum is 80 degrees and the winter minimum is 60 degrees.
Motion-activated occupancy sensors control lights in several areas of campus buildings, including classrooms, hallways, conference rooms, break rooms, offices, study rooms and restrooms. Some of the new buildings also include daylight harvest sensors for indoor lighting systems.
There are also some motion-activated sensors that control HVAC equipment.
All outdoor lighting systems have installed either a photocell, a timer or are linked with the building automation system.
A brief description of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies employed by the institution:
MSU has been retrofitting lighting systems with LED in both outdoor applications (parking lots, pedestrian lights, underpass, etc.) and indoor spaces such as classrooms, offices, theaters, athletic venues, gym, etc.
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
We are utilizing a geothermal heat pump system at Kit Bond Learning Center.
Examples of sustainable principles incorporated into building renovations and new construction include lighting and daylighting, increased insulation values, control of solar gain at windows and installation of white roofs.
We have a small solar charging station and a Solar Bike Stop.
A brief description of co-generation employed by the institution, e.g. combined heat and power (CHP):
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace energy-consuming appliances, equipment and systems with high efficiency alternatives (e.g. building re-commissioning or retrofit programs):
Several campus buildings have been or will be renovated with energy efficiency as a top priority.
The Sustainability Advisory Committee approved the ENERGY STAR Certified Purchasing Policy. The policy recommends selecting U.S. EPA Energy Star Certified products and appliances for any new purchases and to consider the environmental impact of the product.
The University has an Energy Procedure approved by the Sustainability Advisory Committee and managed through the Energy Management office.
We are developing a retro-commissioning strategy. I.P.
As equipment is replaced we pursue higher efficiency. Example: Renovation of Ellis Hall, Hill Hall, health center (New construction replacement of old health center), upgrades in Boilers at (KENT, MCCE, GLAS and HUTC). Installation of PIVC’s, a magnetic bearing chiller on the DCWS, etc.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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