| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.65 |
| Liaison | Kelly Nowicki |
| Submission Date | May 20, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
OP-2: Outdoor Air Quality
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 1.00 |
Daniel
Sweetman ADMIN PRG MANAGER III HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT |
Does the institution have policies and/or guidelines in place to improve outdoor air quality and minimize air pollutant emissions from mobile sources?:
A brief description of the policies and/or guidelines to improve outdoor air quality and minimize air pollutant emissions from mobile sources:
UW La Crosse provides payment to the City of La Crosse Mass Transit Utility to allow students access to the city bus system with their campus ID. Rates are reduced for University employees.
The University uses a student coordinated online ride sharing social media site to connect University students, staff and faculty in promotion of carpooling.
The University continues to reduce its fleet size and move to smaller fuel efficient vehicles that achieve approximately 50 miles per gallon.
The University continues to increase the number of bicycle parking spaces/posts and will be installing three bicycle fix-it stations during the summer of 2015.
The University continues to operate a Green Bike Program that refurbishes abandoned bikes and leases the bicycles to students.
Has the institution completed an inventory of significant air emissions from stationary sources on campus?:
A brief description of the methodology(ies) the institution used to complete its air emissions inventory:
The University of Wisconsin La Crosse completes its air emissions inventory with support from the Wisconsin Division of Facilities Services (DFS). The inventory is completed in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 285, Wis. Stats., and Chapters NR 400 to NR 499, Wis. Adm. Code. The University and DFS continue to operate the stationary source in compliance with all permit conditions as issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Weight of the following categories of air emissions from stationary sources::
| Weight of Emissions | |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | --- |
| Sulfur oxides (SOx) | --- |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | --- |
| Particulate matter (PM) | --- |
| Ozone (O3) | --- |
| Lead (Pb) | --- |
| Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) | --- |
| Ozone-depleting compounds (ODCs) | --- |
| Other standard categories of air emissions identified in permits and/or regulations | --- |
A brief description of the institution’s initiatives to minimize air pollutant emissions from stationary sources, including efforts made during the previous three years:
The State of Wisconsin and University has reduced coal consumption from 2,975 tons used in calendar year 2011 to 760 tons used in calendar year 2014.
In spring 2012 the University completed installation of two high efficiency (~85%) 20 MBTU/Hr natural gas boilers. Replaces a (65%) 32 MBTU/Hr natural gas boiler installed in 1971.
The website URL where information about the institution’s outdoor air quality policies, guidelines or inventory is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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.