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Promoting Alternative TransportationPreferred parking for Low Emitting and Fuel Efficient VehiclesBike storage and showering facilities provided. LEED/ Sustainability Strategies. Energy and Water EfficiencyActive Chilled Beams Very efficient (low temp) heating and coolingEnthalpy wheelHeat recovery from exhaust airOccupancy sensors and daylight sensors Reduce excessive use of electricityDual Flush toilets and low flow fixtures. Central Plant Cogeneration System Combined heat and p20
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1. LEED/ Sustainability Highlights Minimum LEED Silver Certification
Energy efficiency
~17% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1
With Cogen, ~26% more efficient ASHRAE 90.1
~45% water savings
75% of waste will be diverted from the landfill
Existing building reuse
3. Energy and Water Efficiency
Active Chilled Beams
Very efficient (low temp) heating and cooling
Enthalpy wheel
Heat recovery from exhaust air
Occupancy sensors and daylight sensors
Reduce excessive use of electricity
Dual Flush toilets and low flow fixtures.
Central Plant Cogeneration System
Combined heat and power greatly improves building’s overall energy usage
LEED/ Sustainability Strategies
4. LEED/ Sustainability Strategies Sustainable & Healthy Materials
Recycled materials: cotton batt insulation, carpet tiles,
Rapidly renewable materials (bamboo flooring)
Certified Wood from Sustainably Managed Forests
Reuse of existing walls and finishes (wood trim, doors)
Interior finishes such as paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and carpets are low off-gassing materials.
Green roof – planted roofs at flat roof areas.
5. LEED/ Sustainability Strategies
6. CoGen 16 Cylinder reciprocating natural gas fired engine and generator located in the Central Power Plant.
CoGen supplies 85% of Wesleyan’s annual electric usage.
CoGen supplies 25% of the total campus thermal usage.
The water that cools the engine is used for hot water and heating in High Rise.
The exhaust gas from the engine produces 3,500 pounds/hour steam that goes to heat the campus.
CoGen generates electricity at 80% efficiency, utilities generate and distribute electricity at 30% efficiency.