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Energy Conservation Actions and Notable Results

Energy Conservation Actions and Notable Results. DCTC Green Campus Commitment. June 2007: DCTC signs on to the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) 2007-2009: DCTC implements ACUPCC requirements

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Energy Conservation Actions and Notable Results

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  1. Energy Conservation Actions and Notable Results

  2. DCTC Green Campus Commitment • June 2007: DCTC signs on to the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) • 2007-2009: DCTC implements ACUPCC requirements • September 2009: DCTC submits Sustainability Plan to ACUPCC detailing the College's goal to achieve campus carbon neutrality by the year 2020 Context for Energy Conservation Efforts

  3. Commitment to Conserve Energy Using Solar Power Solar panels on new greenhouse to heat College's domestic water supply, eliminating the need for summertime boiler operation

  4. Commitment to Conserve Energy Using Solar Power Architectural Tech, Electrical Construction, and Concrete & Masonry students worked on photovoltaics installation at Ames Soccer Complex

  5. Commitment to Conserve Energy Using Green Purchasing Philosophy ENERGY STAR appliances and equipment purchased to reduce energy consumption

  6. Using a Guaranteed Energy Saving Agreement to Conserve Energy Johnson Controls retrofit produces energy savings of $69,000 a year

  7. Using HEAPR Funds to Conserve Energy Roof renovation boosts insulation value from R13 to R23, producing energy savings of $20,000 annually

  8. Using HEAPR Funds to Conserve Energy $700,000 HEAPR project to renovate glass doors and windows on south side of College for energy conservation

  9. Using IT Resources to Conserve Energy 250 Dell computers replaced with iMacs for electricity savings approaching $3,000 annually

  10. Using IT Resources to Conserve Energy Server virtualization saves hardware costs of $5,000 per unit while producing energy and cooling savings of $80 per server a year

  11. Campus Community • DCTC Green Newsletter Published by President’s Office • Regional Community • Green Technology Summit (March 2009) • South Metro Sustainability Roundtable (October 2009) Commitment to Conserving Energy With the Community’s Help

  12. Energy Conservation at DCTC • Solar Energy • Green Purchasing • Guaranteed Energy Saving Agreement • HEAPR • IT • Community Involvement Summary

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