| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.60 |
| Liaison | Mike Versteege |
| Submission Date | Feb. 3, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Alberta
OP-8: Clean and Renewable Energy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.32 / 7.00 |
Terry
Nonay Utility Services Manager Facilities and Operations |
Option 1: Total clean and renewable electricity generated on site during the performance year and for which the institution retains or has retired the associated environmental attributes :
Option 2: Non-electric renewable energy generated:
Option 3: Total clean and renewable electricity generated by off-site projects that the institution catalyzed and for which the institution retains or has retired the associated environmental attributes :
Option 4: Total RECs and other similar renewable energy products that the institution purchased during the performance year that are Green-e certified or meet the Green-e standard's technical requirements and are third party verified:
Option 5: Total electricity generated with cogeneration technology using non-renewable fuel sources :
Total energy consumed during the performance year :
A brief description of on-site renewable electricity generating devices :
A brief description of on-site renewable non-electric energy devices:
AUGUSTANA CAMPUS
In May 2010, Augustana Campus installed 10 solar-thermal panels on the roof of Convocation Centre. The energy produced is used to relieve the water-heating requirements of the campus gym and cafeteria. Frequent updates of energy savings and carbon savings are available at the following URL:
http://www.augustana.ualberta.ca/offices/sustainability/programs/energy.html
A brief description of off-site, institution-catalyzed, renewable electricity generating devices:
A brief description of RECs or other similar renewable energy products purchased during the previous year:
In each of 2009 and 2010, the University of Alberta purchased 230,000 kWh of EcoLogo Certified Renewable Energy Certificates for renewable energy produced in Alberta. These credits were held to offset the energy needs of the LEED® Gold Triffo Hall building. For the purpose of this credit, only the April 2010-December 2010 portion was counted, to align with the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
A brief description of cogeneration technologies deployed:
The University District Energy System uses STG-1 cogeneration technology with a 13 MW steam turbine generator that was installed in 1994 - producing power while reducing pressure on the heating system. Because power generation is directly related to heating load, peak power production occurs during the winter months when it is needed most.
Additionally, a 26.4 MW condensing steam turbine generator was installed in 2000. This generator operates independently of the heating load.
In total, the University District Energy System can produce approximately 30 per cent of North Campus’ peak energy needs.
The website URL where information about the institution's renewable energy sources is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
In the future, the university plans to incorporate renewable energy generation, including solar photovoltaic, solar thermal heating and potentially some geo-thermal into our $35-million, seven-year Next Generation Energy Management Program. The university is in the feasibility and design stage of two solar photovoltaic projects.
New innovative examples of solar-power use on North Campus include the recent purchase of 10 solar-powered electric grounds carts used by the Buildings and Grounds Services staff, the installation of solar-powered trash compactors in high waste volume locations and 45 solar-powered parking dispensers installed in a number of surface lots and short term parking lots on North and South Campus. More recently the university has installed two solar-powered pedestrian crossing signs in a high pedestrian traffic area on North Campus. The signs are equipped with sensors designed to recognize a moving vehicle up to 40 feet away and light up to warn the vehicle it is entering a high pedestrian traffic site.
NOTE: With the exception of the Augustana Campus solar thermal panels, the data presented is for the 2010-2011 fiscal year and were collected during regular utilities monitoring. Augustana Campus’ solar thermal panels are measured separately and the data is an approximation of energy produced for the 2011 calendar year.
Additional Responsible Party Information:
AUGUSTANA CAMPUS:
Name: Chris Blades
Department: Facilities & Operations
Position: Facilities Manager
In the future, the university plans to incorporate renewable energy generation, including solar photovoltaic, solar thermal heating and potentially some geo-thermal into our $35-million, seven-year Next Generation Energy Management Program. The university is in the feasibility and design stage of two solar photovoltaic projects.
New innovative examples of solar-power use on North Campus include the recent purchase of 10 solar-powered electric grounds carts used by the Buildings and Grounds Services staff, the installation of solar-powered trash compactors in high waste volume locations and 45 solar-powered parking dispensers installed in a number of surface lots and short term parking lots on North and South Campus. More recently the university has installed two solar-powered pedestrian crossing signs in a high pedestrian traffic area on North Campus. The signs are equipped with sensors designed to recognize a moving vehicle up to 40 feet away and light up to warn the vehicle it is entering a high pedestrian traffic site.
NOTE: With the exception of the Augustana Campus solar thermal panels, the data presented is for the 2010-2011 fiscal year and were collected during regular utilities monitoring. Augustana Campus’ solar thermal panels are measured separately and the data is an approximation of energy produced for the 2011 calendar year.
Additional Responsible Party Information:
AUGUSTANA CAMPUS:
Name: Chris Blades
Department: Facilities & Operations
Position: Facilities Manager
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.