Montana State University
OP-5: Building Energy Efficiency
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.33 / 6.00 |
Duke
Elliott Resource Conservation Engineer Facilities Services |
Electricity use, performance year (report kilowatt-hours):
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 50,745,570 Kilowatt-hours | 173,143.88 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 261,126 Kilowatt-hours | 890.96 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, performance year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 378,190 MMBtu |
| Imported steam, hot water, and/or chilled water | 0 MMBtu |
Total site energy consumption, performance year:
Gross floor area of building space, performance year:
Floor area of energy intensive space, performance year:
| Floor area | |
| Laboratory space | 317,460 Square feet |
| Healthcare space | 17,828 Square feet |
| Other energy intensive space | 47,326 Square feet |
EUI-adjusted floor area, performance year:
Degree days, performance year:
| Degree days | |
| Heating degree days | 7,573 Degree-Days (°F) |
| Cooling degree days | 329 Degree-Days (°F) |
Total degree days, performance year:
Start and end dates of the performance year (or 3-year period):
| Start date | End date | |
| Performance period | July 1, 2020 | June 30, 2021 |
Total site energy consumption per unit of EUI-adjusted floor area per degree day, performance year:
Electricity use, baseline year (report kWh):
| kWh | MMBtu | |
| Imported electricity | 49,689,028 Kilowatt-hours | 169,538.96 MMBtu |
| Electricity from on-site, non-combustion facilities/devices (e.g., renewable energy systems) | 0 Kilowatt-hours | 0 MMBtu |
Stationary fuels and thermal energy, baseline year (report MMBtu):
| MMBtu | |
| Stationary fuels used on-site to generate electricity and/or thermal energy | 403,762 MMBtu |
| Imported steam, hot water, and/or chilled water | 0 MMBtu |
Total site energy consumption, baseline year:
Gross floor area of building space, baseline year:
Start and end dates of the baseline year (or 3-year period):
| Start date | End date | |
| Baseline period | July 1, 2007 | June 30, 2008 |
A brief description of when and why the energy consumption baseline was adopted:
We are using data used for our greenhouse gas report for our performance year. We chose to use the baseline data we had for prior greenhouse gas reports so our data sets would be consistent.
Source-site ratio for imported electricity:
Total energy consumption per unit of floor area:
| Site energy | Source energy | |
| Performance year | 0.10 MMBtu per square foot | 0.16 MMBtu per square foot |
| Baseline year | 0.14 MMBtu per square foot | 0.22 MMBtu per square foot |
Percentage reduction in total source energy consumption per unit of floor area from baseline:
Documentation 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:
MSU maintains a solid link between Facilities Services (building management and maintenance) and academic and administrative functions. Specifically, MSU staff regularly respond to requests for campus tours of energy systems, campus presentations, guest lectures and student mentoring with engineering Capstone projects and other projects and enquiries. MSU Engineering and Utilities participates in the Campus Sustainability Council as a voting member and also maintains regular contact with Residence Life and Auxiliary Services regarding energy efficiency opportunities. MSU Engineering and Utilities maintains regular contact with projects and consultations with MSU Sports Facilities also as a way to facilitate campus wide practices toward the implementation of the most efficient technologies and practices.
A brief description of energy use standards and controls employed by the institution:
Heating and Cooling Guidelines
Facilities Services fully understands the relationship between building internal temperature variation as it relates to occupant comfort and productivity. With these criteria in mind, the following guidelines have been developed to assist in the understanding of our goals for providing an optimal working environment.
Heating Guidelines
During the heating season from October through April, the goal is to maintain a space temperature above 66 degrees F in campus buildings.
Cooling Guidelines
During the cooling season from May through September, the goal is to maintain a space temperature above below 78 degrees F in campus buildings.
A majority of buildings have designated occupied/unoccupied hours. In order to save energy, the building temperature will change from the normal operating set points of occupied mode. Temperatures during unoccupied periods will be approximately 62ºF during the heating season and 82ºF during the cooling season. It is highly recommended to be prepared with appropriate clothing and have extra layers available if possible.
A brief description of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting and other energy-efficient lighting strategies employed by the institution:
MSU employs LED lighting in all new construction projects. LEDs are also used in all remodel projects. LEDs will be used to replace existing t-8 flourescent light fixtures in locations receiving the highest use with plans to implement campus wide LED retrofits in all indoor spaces.
A brief description of passive solar heating, geothermal systems, and related strategies employed by the institution:
MSU has transpired solar collectors (solar walls) to preheat makeup air on Jake Jabs Hall, Yellowstone Hall and Cooley Lab as well as Norm Asbjornson Hall, Hyalite Hall and Rendezvous Dining.
A brief description of co-generation employed by the institution:
MSU uses a steam turbine to generate approximately two million KWH of electricity each year. The turbine is fed by 185# steam from the central heat plant boilers which is then reduced to 45# steam in the turbines for campus distribution.
A brief description of the institution's initiatives to replace energy-consuming appliances, equipment, and systems with high efficiency alternatives:
MSU engaged a private firm for recommissioning of auxiliary buildings (residence Halls, dining facilities, sports facilities) beginning in 2009. We have ongoing major maintenance program that addresses specific needs each year with a strong focus on energy efficiency projects.
Website URL where information about the institution’s energy conservation and efficiency program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
MSU has approx. 62,000 sq ft of biosafety (BSL) level two and three space included in the laboratory space reported square feet.
MSU has approx. 62,000 sq ft of biosafety (BSL) level two and three space included in the laboratory space reported square feet.
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