Title: Greenhouse Gas Action Plan: Achievements, Challenges and A Look Ahead
1Greenhouse Gas Action PlanAchievements,
Challenges and A Look Ahead
- Prepared by
- New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for
Sustainability
2What is the Greenhouse Gas Action Plan?
- GGAP A commitment to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions to 3.5 below 1990 levels by 2005. - In 2000, NJHEPS engaged in an immensely
successful campaign that resulted in all 56 New
Jersey higher education institutions pledging to
attain this reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
3Why Participate in GGAP?
- Ever-growing evidence and consensus substantial
climate change with substantial risks of
environmental and economic destruction - Extinctions
- Flooding
- More (and more severe) natural disasters
- Extensive agricultural damage
4Why Participate in GGAP?
- Ever-growing evidence and consensus negative
environmental consequences to burning fossil
fuels - Mercury and other toxics
- Mountaintop mining
- Air pollution and health effects
- Negative effects of extractive industries on
Third World economies - Acid rain
5Why Participate in GGAP?
- Ever-growing evidence and consensus energy
costs will continue to rise - Not just a transitional bump but a changing
energy cost landscape - With tight budgets, every energy dollar saved is
a program dollar earned
6Why Participate in GGAP?
- Ever-growing evidence and consensus
opportunities exist to reduce energy
use and energy costs - BPU and federal grants and incentives make this
an opportune time to invest in energy - NJHEPS is actively working to help you make
energy progress - Working with you to prepare an Energy Report and
Action Plan - Publications
- Web resources
- Finding financial support
- Facilitating the sharing of best practices
- Bringing the latest developments and the latest
news about opportunities and evolving technology
to New Jersey higher education
institutions.
7Greenhouse Gas Action Plan
- 1990 2002
- New Jersey Higher Education RESULTS
8The Data
- 24 institutions have submitted their data for
1990, 2000, and 2002. - 8 additional institutions have worked with NJHEPS
so that we could obtain 2002 data. - Data gathered purchases of
- Electricity
- Natural gas
- Gasoline
- 2 and 6 fuel oil
9The Results
- In absolute terms, 11 of 24 institutions (46)
are currently attaining GGAP levels of emissions
reductions! - Congratulations to
- William Paterson University
- Kean University
- New Brunswick Theological Seminary
- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
- Ocean County College
- Bloomfield College
- Caldwell College
- Bergen Community College
- Mercer County Community College
- Princeton University
- Brookdale Community College
10The Results
- The 5 leaders in generating the highest
percentage of emissions reductions, 19902002 - William Paterson University 48
- Kean University 47
- New Brunswick Theological Seminary 26
- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey 16
- Ocean County College 13
11However
- Looking at the greenhouse gas emissions from our
entire data set (all 24 reporting institutions) - Total emissions have increased by 5.5 from 1990
2002. - The average increase per institution in
emissions, 1990 2002 - 12.8!
12The Reason Expansion!
- The New Jersey higher education sector has
experienced explosive growth since 1990. In our
data set, we have measured - A 24 increase in campus area.
- An average growth in campus size of 36.
- A 31 increase in Total Campus Population (FTE
Students FTE Staff). - An average increase in Total Campus Population of
36.
13Relative Good News
- Even in the midst of this explosive growth, New
Jersey higher education institutions are making
significant relative energy progress - The emissions per square foot (the carbon
intensity) of our data set has decreased by 40
(from .054 tons / sq. ft. to .032 tons / sq.
ft.). - The average change per institution a 23
reduction in emissions per square foot.
14Relative Good News
- Even in the midst of this explosive growth, New
Jersey higher education institutions are making
significant relative energy progress - The emissions per FTE of our data set has
decreased by 38 (from 8.7 to 6.3 tons/FTE). - The average change per institution a 13
reduction in emissions per FTE.
15GGAP Attainers in Carbon Intensity Reductions
- 19 out of 24 institutions (80) have attained at
least a 3.5 reduction, from 1990 2002, in
greenhouse gas emissions per sq. ft. of campus
area - Bergen Community College Ocean County College
- Bloomfield College Princeton University
- Brookdale Community College Ramapo College of
New Jersey - Caldwell College Rutgers University
- Kean University Stevens Institute of
Technology - Mercer County Community College The College of
New Jersey - Monmouth University The Richard Stockton
College of NJ - Middlesex County College University of Medicine
and Dentistry - New Brunswick Theological Seminary of New
Jersey - New Jersey Institute of Technology William
Paterson University
16The Leaders in Improvements
- Leaders in Producing the Fewest Tons
- of Emissions per Sq. Ft. of Campus Area
17The Leaders in Improvements
- Leaders in Reducing Tons of Emissions
- per Sq. Ft. of Campus Area from 1990 - 2002
18Benefits of Reducing Emissions
Making a Climate Change Contribution
- While our 24 reporting institutions reveal a net
increase in emissions of 5.5, their improved
energy practices actually produced a total of
approximately 1,300,000 tons in avoided emissions
from 1990 2002, based on 1990 emissions
production and campus growth. - Average avoided emissions from 1990 2002
because of improved energy practices, based on
1990 emissions production and campus growth
54,600 tons.
19Benefits of Reducing Emissions
Saving Money!
- Total avoided electricity purchases over 1
billion kWh. All but 3 schools have reduced
their electricity intensity from 1990 2002 and
have avoided electricity purchases over this
period. - Total avoided natural gas purchases 67 million
therms. All but one school increased their
natural gas efficiency (therms / sq. ft.) from
1990 2002.
20Benefits of Reducing Emissions
Saving Money!
- Total avoided costs, 1990 2002, from improving
energy practices and reducing electricity,
natural gas, gasoline, and 2 or 6 fuel oil
purchases - 146 million dollars
- 5.5 million average savings per institution
- 11 institutions saved more than 1 million from
energy improvements and emissions reductions - (based on 8/kWh 35/therm 60/gal. of gasoline
2 oil, and 50/gal. of 6 oil.)
21Benefits of Reducing Emissions
Earning Money!
Through the Department of Energys Voluntary
Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Program
(http//www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/1605/frntvrgg.html),
establishing your 1990 baseline and subsequent
emissions reductions could in future turn into
carbon credit dollars for your institution!
22Winning Strategies
- Created dramatic energy progress at Kean, The
College of New Jersey, Rutgers, UMDNJ, Montclair
State, Princeton and Rowan. - Both large plants and building-sized
microturbines are possibilities. - New support available from Board of Public
Utilities and US Department of Energy.
23Winning Strategies
- In most new buildings, a geothermal system costs
the same or less than a conventional four-pipe
HVAC system, and is substantially more efficient. - Successfully and extensively used at Stockton,
The College of New Jersey, and Kean, and will be
widely deployed in future at many more
institutions.
24Winning Strategies
- Produce far fewer emissions, and offer the
potential of renewably-produced hydrogen. - Successfully used at Ramapo, Stockton, Ocean
County College, and The College of New Jersey.
25Winning Strategies
- Perpetually successful strategy that provides
substantial savings and quick payback periods. - Energy Service Companies can provide attractive
no money down financing options. - Winning strategy at Bloomfield, Ocean County
College, Rutgers, Kean, Bloomfield, Rowan,
Ramapo further large projects under
consideration at Bergen Community College,
Montclair State University, and UMDNJ.
26Winning Strategies
- Improved ability to monitor and control building
HVAC, lighting and electricity produces massive
savings. - At The College of New Jersey, campus-wide
submetering paid for itself in less than a year. - Winning strategy at Middlesex, NJIT, Kean,
Stevens Institute of Technology, UMDNJ and other
institutions.
27Winning Strategies
- Dedicated Energy/HVAC Staff
- Enhances cost savings and efficiencies.
- Position generates several times yearly salary
expenditures in cost savings through enhanced
equipment maintenance, in-house research,
cost-saving project development, and the
discovery and implementation of new cost-saving
measures. - Winning strategy at UMDNJ, NJIT, Princeton,
Stockton, Stevens, Rowan, and other institutions..
28Winning Strategies
- Institutions have implemented more efficient
pumps, drives, and chillers. - Major upgrades in HVAC distribution systems.
- Major emissions benefits from massive switch from
2 and 6 fuel oil to cleaner-burning natural
gas. - Extensive support from BPU for HVAC improvements.
29Future Strategies
- Currently in the electricity mix at Kean,
Montclair State, Stockton, Rutgers, William
Paterson University and Monmouth University. - Emission-free energy.
- Provides flexible strategy for meeting emissions
targets
30Future Strategies
- Renewable Energy Certificates
- Also known as green tags.
- Purchase the green attributes of
renewably-generated power. - Soon to be both a state-wide and a world-wide
market for RECs. - Flexible strategy for meeting emissions targets
and supporting the development of renewable
energy.
31Future Strategies
- Renewable Onsite Generation
- Solar water heating, solar panels, onsite wind
turbines, and fuel cells will be some
increasingly popular options. - BPU and federal programs offer substantial
support. - Will generate income via the Renewable Energy
Certificate market in near future. - Solar panels in use at Ramapo, Stockton, and
UMDNJ coming soon to TCNJ and NJIT, and being
seriously considered at many other institutions. - Wind under development at Stockton and Rutgers,
and soon to be installed at UMDNJ.
32Future Strategies
Building Life-Cycle Costs, US DOE (1990)
- Green buildings save millions in operating
expenditures, enhance employee health and
productivity, and currently can be built with
first-cost increases of only 0-2. (New Kean
Academic Building 169 / sq. ft., and will
attain LEED Silver or even Gold!) - Bloomfield, Kean, Ocean, Princeton, Rutgers, TCNJ
and many other campuses implementing green design
policy for all future campus buildings. - BPU supports Green Design planning and equipment
purchases, for all higher ed buildings,
regardless of SmartGrowth zoning. - NJHEPS offers publications technical expertise
to support green design.
33Future Strategies
- Laboratories are notorious energy consumers.
- New technologies and federal Labs 21 program
offering substantial opportunities for improved
equipment, design, and operating procedures. - Rowan, Rutgers, Stockton, TCNJ and UMDNJ all
implementing green laboratory design.
34Future Strategies
- Increases heat recovery and comfort, and offers
substantial energy savings. - Some technologies safe even for laboratory
buildings.
35Future Strategies
- Motor vehicles are substantial emitters of
greenhouse gases. - Convert security patrols to foot and bicycles.
- Convert fleets to natural gas or electricity
state institutions can receive BPU support for
building a fueling/recharging station. - Biodiesel has lower emissions, and requires no
equipment changes. BPU will pay incremental cost
for state institutions. - Leaders Ramapo, Stockton, Princeton, TCNJ.
36Future Strategies
- Waste reduction and using recycled materials
produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions. - EPAs Project WARM website tools help you
calculate the emissions consequences from
improvements in waste reduction and increased use
of recycled materials. - Future NJHEPS data-gathering will provide
opportunities for institutions that have improved
their recycling or use of recycled materials to
document their reduced emissions!
37Future Strategies
- Enormous energy reductions can be obtained
through implementing campus-wide green computing,
energy-wise heating and cooling, and student
dormitory regulations - Turning on sleep mode in computers before
deploying. - Creating showcase interpretive dorm room.
- Build consensus for reasonable winter and summer
temperatures, off-hour building temperature
regulation. - Improve green purchasing and recycling.
38Future Strategies
- Implement multi-stakeholder energy committee and
involve students and curricula in audits and
campus energy management. - Leaders Rowan, The College of New Jersey.
39Future Strategies
- Support reasonable payback periods for energy
projects (5-10 years) and use life-cycle analysis
and full-cost accounting when making
energy-related decisions. - Create revolving pools of funds to fund energy
projects. - Leaders UMDNJ, NJIT, Rowan, Rutgers, and The
College of New Jersey.
40Resources
- Board of Public Utilities
- Clean Energy Program (grants and incentives for
renewable energy) - New Jersey SmartStart Buildings Program (green
design support, technical assistance and
incentives for energy efficient technologies)
41Resources
- Federal Government
- Department of Energy, including Labs21, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy(EERE), National
Renewable Energy Laboratories - Department of Defense and EPA also offer grants
and various kinds of support.
42Resources
- Organizations
- Rebuild America
- APPA
- NACUBO
- EPAs ENERGY STAR
- Clean Air-Cool Planet
- NJHEPS!
43Resources
- Energy Technical Team
- Support for Energy Report and Action Plan
- Energy Toolkit (at Energy Emissions page on
website) - Green Computing Flyer (at Energy Emissions page
on website) - Newsletters, with brief case studies, grants, and
conferences - Emails with updates on energy opportunities
- Periodic workshops
- High Performance Campus Design Handbook, Vol.1
(on Green Design page on website) Vol. 2
(spring 2004). - Support (pending funding) for student audits,
student interns, and campus energy projects
44We ask for your support
- Please advise your facilities staff to help us
with data collection electricity usage, fuel
usage, and utility account information. - Please work with us and with the BPU to implement
green design, energy efficiency and renewable
energy on your campus! - Please become NJHEPS members your support and
participation make our work possible!
45In Summary
- It makes sense to attain Greenhouse Gas Action
Plan emissions reduction goals. - It is easy to attain these reductions in your
carbon intensity, and not difficult to join the
46 of institutions currently attaining GGAP
reductions in their emissions. - Strategies for attaining these goals are
affordable and diverse some will be workable
for your institution. - NJHEPS has resources to help you attain these
goals, but we need your cooperation and support.