| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.11 |
| Liaison | Natalie Sobrinski |
| Submission Date | June 16, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Muhlenberg College
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Tim
Korn Maintenance Supervisor Plant Operations |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
Muhlenberg College is the first college/university in the state to employ GREENTECH Purified Tannin technology for treatment of their steam boiler systems. Muhlenberg College has steam boilers in the Main CUP and the Seegers Student Union that have transitioned to a tannin based treatment program, which has reduced blowdown rates by at least 50%, saving water, fuel and reducing carbon emissions. In addition, ProAsys PT 2700 tannin is certified organic, replacing the traditional chemicals which are being used in 99.99% of boilers nationwide.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
Up to 15% reduction in fuel consumption
Water and sewer savings of up to 50%
PT technology is a natural and biodegradable non‐toxic treatment
Reduction of carbon emissions
Safe both the environment and maintenance personnel
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 5):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | No |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | Yes |
| Buildings | Yes |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | No |
| Water | Yes |
| 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:
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