WSU GOES GREEN

• Early signatory to American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)

– Goal to reach climate neutrality by 2050

• Recently published Climate Action Plan• All new construction to meet Green Building

Council’s LEED silver standard or Equivalent• Strong focus on transportation alternatives

– Purple Bike Program (bike sharing)– Zipcar Program (car sharing)

• Sustain Winona Partnership– Provides regional focus on sustainability

• Curriculum redesign initiatives

www.winona.edu/green

WSU Energy Conservation – Current State

• Retrofit Utility Plant Boilers• Centrally Control Bldg HVAC Systems• Install Heat Recovery Coils• Convert to Digital Thermostats• Upgrade to LED Lighting• Install Energy Efficient Windows• Utilize Timer Switches for Lighting• Install Energy Star Appliances• Use Electronic and Low Consumption

Faucets

Low Hanging Fruit All Picked

The Way Ahead:Guaranteed Energy Savings Program

Minnesota Statute 16C.144

• State empowered to enter into guaranteed energy savings agreements and lease purchase agreements intended to achieve utility, operation and maintenance cost savings

– Qualified provider selected through competitive process

– Implementation of utility cost savings measures can’t exceed savings

– Payback not to exceed 15 yrs

Guaranteed Energy Savings Program Milestones

Consultation with AG/OOC Obtain Consultant to Develop RFP Select Energy Savings Company (ESCO) Contract ESCO to Identify Facility Improvement Measures (FIMs) Evaluate/Agree to FIMs Independent Third Party Audit of Savings Potential BOT Approval Lease Purchase Agreement Construction Contract Implementation, Training, On-Going Assessment