Campus Energy Use
f you have ever walked past this kiosk resembling a bus shelter past the northeast side of Ben Franklin Hall, you probably wondered what it was.
This kiosk was designed to educate the BU community about solar energy and the university's energy consumption using Lusic Design Group's Building Dashboard Software. The project ultimately aims to develop energy-saving strategies for the university.
The building dashboard touchscreen software will also allow users to take an in-depth look at energy use in five campus buildings: Hartline Science Center, Student Recreation Center, Nelson Field House, Columbia Residence Hall and Elwell Residence Hall. These buildings were chose because they are popular with students or large consumers of energy.
WHAT HAS BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY DONE TO MAKE CAMPUS MORE GREEN EFFICIENT?
New Recycling Program
Bloomsburg University has teamed up with Bloomsburg Recycling Center to change the way BU recycles. BU has used a dual-stream recyclable collection program that has increase the volume of recycled materials and made collection simpler and more convenient.
In September of 2012, for example, the university collected 15,650 pounds of recycled materials. During september of last year the university collected 39,720 pounds- a 254% increase.
Tri-Level Parking Garage Lighting Project
Replacement of 65 fixtures located on the lower two parking decks and two stairwells which annually operate 8760 hours. The old fixtures were 290 Watt Metal Halide with annual use of 165,126 kwh/year costing $13,210. Opposed to the new fixtures which are 52 watt LED with estimated annual use of 29,kwh/year at a cost of only $2,385. Saving about $10,825 a year.
PAST INITIATIVES
2011/2012 Intiatives
Initiative F-2012-03
QUEST Bicycle Project: QUEST is was offereing bicycle rentals. Bicycles were rented for $50 a semester and the majority of the payment will be returned at the end of the semester. The amount taken out will be put towards bicycle maintenance.
Initiative S-2012-01
BU Procurement Policy: The GCI was working with the purchasing office to develop a policy regarding university purchases. The policy was submitted to the GAC in April 2012 and is currently under review. (Jeff Mandel, Jean Dowing, Jeff Brunskill, Matt Hess)
Initiative S-2012-03
Outdoor Recycling Bins: Facilities Management is working with the GCI to student the potential costs for outdoor recycling bins on the campus quad.
Initiative S-2012-04
Recycling Guide Sheet: The GCI is working with the BU library to develop a webpage and pamphlet that will review local recycling options and quidelines.
Initiative S-2012-05
Green Roof: The GCI is supoorting an effort by Facilites Managment to build a green rood on a future addition to a campus dormitory.
Initiative F-2011-02
BU Energy Conservation Policy: The GCI is working to develop a PRP proposal regarding energy usage at BU. THe policy was submitted to the GAC in April 2012 and is currently under review. (John Holtzman, CLair Lawrence)
Initiative F-2011-03
Agricultural/Sustainability Project: The GCI is working to develop student-centered projects that build upon the BU farmers market. The current goal is to develop ideas that align with the objectives of the Northeast Region Sustainable Agreiculture Research and Education Program. (Don Hess, Anna Reeves, John Hintz)
Initiative F-2011-06
Hartline Classroom Recycling Project: The GCI is working with facilities managment to study the potential impact of bottle/can recycling bins in the classrooms in Hartline. A preliminary assessment of the classrooms was conducted in September 2011. Update: THe bins will be placed in the Hartline classrooms in May 2012. (Vince Diloretto)
Initiative S-2011-01
Ben Franklin Solar Demonstration Kiosk: A ~3.3 kW solar array was build on the south side of Ben Franklin Hall in December 2011. Over the next two years, students, facult and staff from multiple departments will work to develop an educational kiosk on the north side of Ben Franklin Hall to compliment the array. (Nathaniel Greene, Jeff Brunskill, Curt Jones)
2011/2012
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Fall Moose Exchange Film Series - "Green Fire" - 10/23/2012
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Fall Moose Exchange Film Series - "Silent Spring" - 11/13/2012
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2012 Fall Farmers Market
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Farmers Market Seminar - Doug Michael (Columbia County Bread) - 9/14/2012
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Farmers Market Seminar - John Jaramillo (Nut Creek Farm) - 9/21/2012
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Farmers Market Seminar - Dr. John Hintz - 10/5/2012
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Farmers Market Seminar - Don Hess (Dancing Hen Farm) - 10/12/2012
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Farmers Market Seminar - Bill Huntington (Huntington Family Farms) - 10/19/2012
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GCI Eco-Art Competition
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Earth Day Celebration
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Natural Gas Extraction in the Marcellus Shale - Seminar Series - 3/20/2012 - 3/29/2012
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Ben Franklin Solar Array / Solar Array Website - 1/10/2012
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Seminar: The Causes, Impacts and Potential Solutions to Flooding in Bloomsburg - 11/8/2011
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Columbia County Conservation District Watershed Cleanups
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Farmers Market Seminar - Don Hess (Dancing Hen Farm) - 10/21/2010
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Farmers Market Seminar - John Jaramillo (Nut Creek Farm) - 9/30/2010
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Columbia County Conservation District Cleanups (5 cleanups in September 2011)
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2011 Fall Farmers Market
2010/2011
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GCI Eco-Art Competition
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Earth Day Celebration
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Teach-In (Mountaintop Removal/Coal)
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2010 Fall Farmers Market