| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 76.41 |
| Liaison | Krista Bailey |
| Submission Date | Dec. 12, 2023 |
Pennsylvania State University
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.02 / 5.00 |
Shelley
McKeague Environmental Compliance Specialist Engineering Services |
Total floor area of existing building space:
Floor area of existing building space operated and maintained in accordance with a sustainable management policy/program and/or a green building rating system:
| Existing floor area | |
| Certified at the highest achievable level under a multi-attribute, Green Building Council (GBC) rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Platinum) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at the 2nd highest level under a 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Gold) | 225,407 Square feet |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM-In Use Very Good) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at a step above minimum level under a 4 -or 5–tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Silver) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at minimum level under a multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM In-Use Pass or LEED O+M Certified) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at any level under a non-GBC rating system or single-attribute rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings | 0 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a multi-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 22,689,058 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a single-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 0 Square feet |
| Total | 22,914,465 Square feet |
Percentage of existing building space certified under a green building rating system rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings:
A brief description of the sustainable operations and maintenance policy/program and/or O+M rating system(s) used:
The Smeal College of Business Building is certified Gold under LEED O&M for Existing Buildings. All other buildings are managed by a multi-attribute O&M program.
An updated Blue Cleaning Manual is intended to reduce the exposure of Penn State personnel and
building occupants to potentially hazardous products, equipment or procedures which
could adversely affect human health and the environment, indoors and outdoors. Environmentally preferable programs outlined in it stress health and the environment more than just appearance of the facility.
Penn State Blue Cleaning criteria for environmentally preferable cleaning products:
- Low VOC - Low toxicity - More moderate pH (4-11) - Concentrates - Low odor - Readily biodegradable
- Work in cold water - No carcinogens - Multiple use products - No heavy metal floor finishes
- Products in recyclable packaging - Products used in dilution control systems
Penn State utilizes an Enterprise Energy Management Suite for tracking of energy commodity purchasing, energy and water consumption, meter data and real time energy data for a select number of buildings. This system allows for accurate tracking of energy consumption and the data is used to inform development of Energy Program projects. The Energy Program consists of energy usage monitoring and benchmarking, performance contracting, energy efficiency and continuous commissioning.
Energy - https://sustainability.psu.edu/campus-efforts/operations/energy/
Water - https://www.opp.psu.edu/sustainability/water
The Environmental Health and Safety unit manages comprehensive programs in Indoor Air Quality, Refrigerant Management and Integrated Pest Management.
https://ehs.psu.edu/indoor-air-quality/requirements-guidelines
https://ehs.psu.edu/Refrigerant-Management/overview
https://ehs.psu.edu/pesticide-management/pesticide-integrated-pest-management
Blue Cleaning - Custodial Services has developed the ACE Blue Cleaning for Health and Environment program. See Blue Cleaning Manual provided.
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable operations and maintenance program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Business Building - Smeal College of Business - Gold - LEED O&M for Existing Buildings v4
https://www.smeal.psu.edu/sustainability/walking-the-talk/smeal-leed-certification
Business Building - Smeal College of Business - Gold - LEED O&M for Existing Buildings v4
https://www.smeal.psu.edu/sustainability/walking-the-talk/smeal-leed-certification
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