IAAM-UVMA Conference

Going Green On Campus

Presenters:

Chris Abbamonto

Paul Wingco

July 26, 2008

Overview• What does Going Green Mean?

• What is Sustainability?

• Sustainable Actions

• Sustainability at UC Irvine

• Provide Green Resources

Going Green• Environmentally Responsible

• Sustainability– “meeting the needs of the present without

compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” epa.gov/sustainability

Going Green• Current News Buzz Words

– American Energy Act– $150 per Barrel Oil– Carbon Footprint– Global Warming– Toyota Prius Premium

• We are bumping up against resource constraints we have never felt before

Sustainability Starts with You• Lifestyle Habits

– Turn off lights when you leave a room– Set auto sleep mode on equipment– Set thermostats to cool to 78° and heat to 70°– Try reusable grocery bags– Go paperless– Take or buy only what you need

Commitment to Sustainability• UC Policy on Sustainable Practices 2003

– Green Building Design– Energy, Transportation, Purchasing, and

Operations

• AB 32 2006– California Global Warming Solutions Act

• ACUPPC – American College and University Presidents

Climate Commitment

Sustainable Actions• Energy

– Energy Management Program• Lighting Controls and Technologies• HVAC Controls and Technologies• Energy Star Equipment

– Clean and Alternative Energy• Solar Power (PPA)

– Cogeneration and CHP (Cooling Heating Power)

Sustainable Actions• Be Water Wise

– Water Saving Fixtures– Waterless Urinals (save 40,000 gallons/yr)– Low Flow Urinals and Toilets– Dual Flush Technology

Sustainable Actions• Green Purchasing

• Energy Star– Duplex Copiers (sleep mode)– Refrigerators and Kitchen Equipment

• Recycled Content– Paper– Carpet

• Local Sourcing, especially dining

Sustainable Action• Waste Stream

– Landfill Diversion– Recycling containers for events– Partner with your EH&S and local waste

disposal company to provide site for hazardous and electronic waste event

– Partner with suppliers to recycle used equipment such as toners and cartridges

Sustainable Actions• Transportation

– Public Transportation• Coordinate and/or advertised possible routes• Offer shuttles to public transportation hub

– Fleet Management• Hybrid or Electric Vehicles

– Carshare Program• Zip Car

Implementation Tips• Look for Partnering Opportunities

– Other Campus Constituents– Student Involvement– Municipal Utilities or Investor Owned Utilities– Involvement in Sustainability Organizations– Donate Advertising Space to Promote

Sustainable Ideas

UC Irvine Case Studies• Ultra Low Flow Urinals

• Bi-level Stairwell Lighting

• 25w T8 Fluorescent Retrofit

• ZIP Cars

• CRT Replacement Program

Resources• Alliance to Save Energy www.ase.org

– Coalition of prominent business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders

• US Green Building Council www.usgbc.org

– Globally Recognized Green Building Certification (LEED)– Tools and Checklist for Going Green

• Alternative Transportation– www.parking.uci.edu/AT/

• UC Policy on Sustainability http://www.sustainability.uci.edu/

UCI Facilities Management

Chris AbbamontoCampus Energy Manager

201A Interim Office Bldg.

Irvine, CA 92697-5444

(949) 285-3172

cabbamon@uci.edu