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I recently had the opportunity to speak with Brandon about Ivy Tech Community College, Central Indiana’s Energy Conservation Measures. Brandon works in Central Office and has been appointed by President Snyder to spearhead some major initiatives.
Brandon, what changes have already been made?
- Single Stream Recycling has been implemented
- 1957 NMC building boilers have been replaced with high-efficiency boilers
- Tech Center boilers had “Control Links” installed on them. Allows for savings based upon manufacturers’ experience.
- NMC and Tech buildings have been outfitted with Automation & Occupancy Sensors
- Retrofit Lighting in NMC and Tech buildings from T12 to T8 fluorescent bulbs
- Envelope sealing has been added to building exits
- Water conservation measures have been taken (i.e., low flush toilets & urinals, faucet aerators, etc.)
- Statewide PC power management system being installed (roughly 30% complete – early April is target for 100%)
What changes are still to come?
All complete, with the exception of the PC power management.
What are the expected outcomes?
- Energy conservation measures (ECMs) will fund replacement of inefficient, high maintenance steam boilers at NMC with high-efficiency hot water condensing boilers.
- Measures including direct digital control (DDC) automation and occupancy sensors, lighting retrofit, and PC power management software deployment.
- Honeywell guarantees that College energy savings will pay for the $3.2 million project cost.
- Payback period for investment is less than 7 years and is cash flow positive in the first year Through 10 year period, Ivy Tech will enjoy $2.5 million net savings after investment payoff.
- Honeywell ECMs deployed by Ivy Tech will eliminate 10.5 million pounds of carbon dioxide, 249 pounds of methane and 139 pounds of nitrous oxide emissions each year.
- Over 10% of expenses related to this initiative will go to Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Minority & Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs).
- In an effort to create awareness about “Saving Ivy Green,” an interactive kiosk and dashboard will be installed in a high traffic area on campus by Honeywell. The interactive kiosk will not only chart the energy reductions taking place on campus, but will also provide additional information related to energy consumption and conservation measures at the College.
Trivia Question:
The first person to answer the questions below correctly (within 1/2 ton) will win a reusable water bottle. Winner will be contacted directly and their comment with the answers will be posted.
Brandon shared that Ivy Tech will save 10.5 million pounds of carbon emission with the ECM’s that were implemented. What is the average Americans’ carbon footprint? What is the average for the world? What is your carbon footprint?
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