Total energy consumed during the performance year : 6,733,199 MMBtu
A brief description of on-site renewable electricity generating devices :
One 156 foot, 100-kilowatt wind turbine
A brief description of on-site renewable non-electric energy devices:
N/A
A brief description of off-site, institution-catalyzed, renewable electricity generating devices:
Beginning in a different baseline year, 2012-2013 (FY13), an additional 1 MW wind turbine and one 250kW wind turbine became operational at an off campus site. Energy generated is being tracked and will be updated at the completion of FY13
A brief description of RECs or other similar renewable energy products purchased during the previous year, including contract timeframes:
N/A
A brief description of cogeneration technologies deployed:
N/A
The website URL where information about the institution's renewable energy sources is available:
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Timers for Temperature Control
Responsible Party Gene Matthews
Director Facilities
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use timers to regulate temperatures based on occupancy hours in at least one building?:
Yes
A brief description of the technology used:
Almost every building on campus uses Direct Digital Control to automatically keep HVAC systems within a seasonal-specific and occupancy-based temperature range.
The percentage of building space (square footage) with timers for temperature control:
95
The website URL where information about the practice is available:
http://www.case.edu/cpfm/facilities/energymanagement.html
Lighting Sensors
Responsible Party Gene Matthews
Director Facilities
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use motion, infrared, and/or light sensors to reduce energy use for lighting in at least one building?:
Yes
A brief description of the technology used:
The majority of buildings use some form of either ceiling motion sensors, light switch motion sensors or a building automation system that provides lighting based on occupancy hours.
The percentage of building space with lighting sensors:
70
The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available:
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LED Lighting
Responsible Party Gene Matthews
Director Facilities
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology in at least one lighting application? LED applications in exit signs and remote controls do not count for this credit.:
Yes
A brief description of the technology used:
Common spaces - stairwells, hallways, elevators, classrooms - wherever LEDs can affordably be installed - are systematically converted with 75% of academic campus buildings completed while 95% of garages have been converted to LED through an Illumination Purchase Agreement (IPA). Additional LED lighting is used in external / outside lighting applications. Additionally, all vending machines on campus are fitted with LED lighting.
The percentage of building space with LED lighting:
25
The percentage of parking deck space with LED lighting:
95
The percentage of outdoor space that uses LED lighting:
20
The percentage of building space with efficient, non-LED lighting (compact fluorescent, automatic daylight shutoff, or other energy-saving features):
70
The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available : ---
Vending Machine Sensors
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Energy Management System
Responsible Party Gene Matthews
Director Facilities
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution use a centralized energy management system that allows it to track energy consumption and performance in multiple buildings in a central location?:
Yes
A brief description of the management system:
Three energy management systems, including BAS and Direct Digital Control, are currently used to monitor lighting and HVAC services and shut them off when they are not in use or not needed.
The percentage of building space monitored with a centralized energy management system:
90
A description of what systems are shut down during unoccupied periods:
Lighting and some HVAC systems are shut down during unoccupied hours.
The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available:
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Energy Metering
Responsible Party Gene Matthews
Director Facilities
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution meter all energy consumption (electricity, natural gas, purchased steam, etc.) for at least one building?:
Yes
A brief description of the metering system:
Currently, CWRU uses centrally monitored digital metering for electricity consumption, while steam and chilled water are monitored by analog meters for groups of buildings; natural gas is not centrally monitored. Energy consumption of all types is monitored for the Peter B. Lewis building that houses the Weatherhead School of Management.
The percentage of building space with energy metering:
95
The website URL where information about the metering system is available:
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Grounds
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that plan and maintain their grounds with sustainability in mind. Beautiful and welcoming campus grounds can be planned, planted, and maintained in any region while minimizing the use of toxic chemicals, protecting wildlife habitat, and conserving water and resources.
Credit
Integrated Pest Management Native Plants
Wildlife Habitat Tree Campus USA Snow and Ice Removal Landscape Waste Composting
Integrated Pest Management
Criteria
Institution’s grounds are developed and maintained in accordance with an integrated pest management plan that adheres to the following four-tiered approach:
1) Set action thresholds 2) Monitor and identify pests 3) Prevention
4) Control
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
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Native Plants
Responsible Party Costanzo Daryl Grounds Supervisor
Campus Planning and Facilities Management
Submission Note:
Native plant inventory used as resource by Grounds department:
http://nativeplantsocietyneohio.org/
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
Wildlife Habitat
Responsible Party Ana Locci University Farm Director
Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have programs in place to protect and/or create wildlife habitat on institution-owned land?:
Yes
A brief description of the wildlife habitat program, policy, or practice:
The university's farm is home to two wildlife habitat conservation projects: The BlueBird Trail and the Salamander Lagoon. The Bluebird Trail consists of 48 birdhouses along the cross-country trails and research ponds. The area offers an ideal environment for breeding, due to the low grass surrounding the area and plentiful water resources. Over the years, the trail has produced abundant wildlife. In 2002, a salamander lagoon was created in the north woodlots of the university's farm. The lagoon provides new habitat to increase the abundance and diversity of salamander.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
http://students.case.edu/farm/conservation/
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Tree Campus USA
This credit was marked as Not Pursuing so Reporting Fields will not be displayed.
Snow and Ice Removal
Responsible Party Gene Matthews
Director Facilities
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Has the institution implemented technologies or strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal?:
Yes
A brief description of the snow and ice removal program, policy, or practice:
De-icers and shoveling methods are used in areas that do not have concrete snowmelt technolog or pervious concrete. Increased square feet of pervious concrete, which is brushed only to remove snow, reduces amount of chemical de-icers needed. Currently CWRU uses Hydronic Concrete snowmelt (mixture of anti-freeze and hot water sent through flexible piping embedded in concrete to keep a surface temperature of 40 degrees F); this also elimnates the need for de-icers, improving quality of water run-off.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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Landscape Waste Composting
Responsible Party Costanzo Daryl Grounds Supervisor
Campus Planning and Facilities Management
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution compost or mulch waste from grounds keeping, including grass trimmings?:
Yes
A brief description of the composting or mulching program:
All grounds waste is composted (gator blades mulch grass during mowing; tub-grinder used for large limbs); 1200 cubic yards waste = 350 yards of soil after 9 months; use soil on campus.
The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted onsite:
100
The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted off-site:
0
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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Purchasing
This subcategory seeks to recognize institutions that are using their purchasing power to help build a sustainable economy. Collectively, colleges and universities spend many billions of dollars on goods and services annually. Each purchasing decision represents an opportunity for institutions to choose environmentally and socially preferable products and services and support companies with strong commitments to sustainability.
Credit
Computer Purchasing
Cleaning Products Purchasing Office Paper Purchasing Vendor Code of Conduct
Historically Underutilized Businesses Local Businesses
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Computer Purchasing
Responsible Party Stephanie Corbett Sustainability Director
Sustainability
Criteria Part 1
Institution has an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Silver or higher products. This can take the form of purchasing policies, guidelines, or directives. This credit does not include specialized computers for which no EPEAT certified products are available. Policies and directives adopted by entities of which the institution is part (e.g. state government or the university system) may count for this credit as long as the policies apply to and are followed by the
institution.
Part 2
Institution purchases Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Silver and/or Gold registered products for standard desktop and notebook/laptop computers and monitors. This credit does not include specialized computers for which no EPEAT certified products are available.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase EPEAT Silver or higher computers and monitors?:
No
The website URL where the EPEAT policy, directive, or guidelines are posted : ---
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed :
---
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on EPEAT computers)?:
Yes
Expenditures on EPEAT Gold desktop and laptop computers and monitors : 1,463,579.43 US/Canadian $
Expenditures on EPEAT Silver desktop and laptop computers and monitors : 50,605.01 US/Canadian $
Total expenditures on desktop and laptop computers and monitors : 2,069,064 US/Canadian $
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Cleaning Products Purchasing
Responsible Party Stephanie Corbett Sustainability Director
Sustainability
Criteria Part 1
Institution has an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal™ or EcoLogoTM certified cleaning products. The stated preference can take the form of purchasing policies, guidelines, or directives to purchase green cleaning products. Policies and directives adopted by entities of which the institution is part (e.g. state government or the university system) may count for this credit as long as the policies apply to and are followed by the institution.
Part 2
Institution’s main cleaning or housekeeping department(s) and/or contractor(s) purchase Green Seal or EcoLogo certified cleaning products. This credit does not include cleaning products for which no Green Seal or EcoLogo certified products are available.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal (tm) or EcoLogo (tm) certified cleaning products?:
Yes
The website URL where the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
http://campusservices.case.edu/PDS/Procurement/SustainabilityHowtobuygreen.aspx
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
Green cleaning has been a specific directive of two recent proposal and contract awards, FY11 and FY12. Green seal certified product line-ups have been tested and instituted. Training of the custodial staff on green cleaning products and protocols is rolling-out FY12 and FY13.
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
Yes
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
3,770 US/Canadian $
Total expenditures on cleaning products : 40,000 US/Canadian $
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
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Office Paper Purchasing
Responsible Party Stephanie Corbett Sustainability Director
Sustainability
Criteria Part 1
Institution has an institution-wide stated preference to purchase recycled content office paper. This can take the form of purchasing policies, guidelines, or directives to purchase recycled content office paper. Policies and directives adopted by entities of which the institution is part (e.g. state government or the university system) may count for this credit as long as the policies apply to and are followed by the institution.
Part 2
Institution purchases recycled content office paper.
Submission Note:
Expenditures on recycled paper are Post Consumer content.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase recycled content office paper?:
No
The URL where the recycled paper policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
---
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed :
---
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on recycled paper)?:
Yes
Expenditures on 10-29 percent recycled-content office paper : 160 US/Canadian $
Expenditures on 30-49 percent recycled-content office paper : 104,479 US/Canadian $
Expenditures on 50-69 percent recycled-content office paper : 5,125 US/Canadian $
Expenditures on 70-89 percent recycled-content office paper (required if claiming points for Part 2):
0 US/Canadian $
Expenditures on 90-100 percent recycled-content office paper : 518 US/Canadian $
Total expenditures on office paper : 318,309 US/Canadian $
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Vendor Code of Conduct
Responsible Party Stephanie Corbett Sustainability Director
Sustainability
Criteria
Institution has and acts on a vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy that sets expectations about the social and environmental responsibility of vendors with whom the institution does business. Policies adopted by entities of which the institution is part (e.g. state government or the university system) may count for this credit as long as the policies apply to and are followed by the institution.
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution have and act on a vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy that sets expectations about the social and environmental responsibility of vendors with whom the institution does business?:
Yes
The website URL where the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy is posted : http://www.case.edu/compliance/code%20of%20conduct.pdf
A copy of the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy:
Code_of_Conduct.pdf
A brief description of programs and strategies institution has implemented to ensure the code is followed, including a brief description of instances when vendor code of conduct has changed purchasing behavior within the last five years, if applicable:
Case Western Reserve University uses the following strategies to ensure that vendors follow its sustainability-based policies:
1. RFPs state: "Case Western Reserve University has joined over 550 colleges and universities nationwide in signing the American College & University “Presidents Climate Commitment” (PCC) which commits the university to pursuing carbon neutrality in a very public and accountable manner. It is the expectation by CWRU of all vendors to proactively and creatively offer solutions and products which support this important initiative. In summary:
a. CWRU endeavors to maintain an environmentally friendly campus, and expects active participation from our vendors to help us achieve this goal.
b. CWRU seeks to purchase products and services that are made with recycled content, have reduced packaging, are energy efficient, reduce our carbon footprint and do not create hazardous waste.
c. This objective coincides with the expectation that all goods and services acquired from any business enterprise will meet the University’s requirements relating to value, quality, and timeliness.
d. Bidders should recognize that this metric will be measured through the life of the successful bidder’s contract as part of a Yearly
Business Review.
e. Bidders shall detail how they will partner with CWRU to meet this objective."
2. Standard Contracts state: "Suppliers engaged hereby for an amount in excess of $100,000, shall comply with all applicable standards, orders and regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.). Violations must be reported to Purchaser and/or federal agencies as required under OMB Circular A-110."
3. Compliance Code of Conduct states, under "Environmental Health, Safety and Waste Disposal":
The University must comply with government rules and regulations that protect the environment, the public and promote workplace safety. Dangerous materials must be properly controlled and monitored at all stages of use in accordance with laws and regulations. All persons with access must comply with various environmental laws in the disposal of "select agents", waste and other hazardous materials.
Individuals should learn and follow their organization’s waste disposal policies. Spills or releases must be reported promptly to Safety Services at (216)368-2907, Radiation Safety at (216)368-2906 or Campus Security at (216)368-3333. For further information on environmental health/safety and waste disposal, please see:
http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/does/web/Forms/Forms.htm .
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Historically Underutilized Businesses
Responsible Party Melinda Boykin
Director
Procurement and Distribution Services
Submission Note:
CWRU Diversity Policy Statement -
http://campusservices.case.edu/Portals/0/Forms/Proc_Supplier%20Diversity%20Policy%20Statment.pd f
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution seek to support historically underutilized businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women owned-businesses?:
Yes
A brief description of how the institution meets the criteria:
At Case Western Reserve University, we embrace diversity as a core value. That includes strategically doing business with a broad and diverse array of outside suppliers. Since forming the Supplier Diversity Initiative Council in 2002, the university has awarded more than
$87 million of business to minority- and women-owned businesses in a variety of industries.
The Procurement Office is the university community’s central hub for promoting the strategic acquisition of goods and services that meet the university’s requirements for value, quality and timeliness and charged with increasing the participation of vendor relationships with a widely diverse array of disadvantaged businesses, from minority- and female-owned enterprises to those owned and operated by military veterans and disabled vets.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
http://campusservices.case.edu/PDSHome/Procurement/SupplierDiversity.aspx
Local Businesses
Responsible Party Melinda Boykin
Director
Procurement and Distribution Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Does the institution give preference to local products and businesses in its purchasing decisions? Local food purchases, which are covered in OP Credit 6: Food Purchasing, are not included in this credit.:
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A brief description of the program:
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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