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Name: Kelli Armstrong
Title: Associate Vice President
Date survey submitted: July 22, 2009
ADMINISTRATION
SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES
1) Does your school have its own formal sustainability policy?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe and provide URL, if available: Chapter 10 of BC's Master plan, entitled "Environmental Sustainability," lays out the environmental principles the University strives to uphold. For each environmental principle, the University has established a corresponding concrete goal.
2) Has the president of your institution signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)?
[ X ] No
[ ] Yes. If completed, please provide the date the GHG Report was submitted to the ACUPCC:
3) Has your institution signed the Talloires Declaration?
[ X ] No
[ ] Yes
4) Is there a sustainability component in your institution's master plan and/or strategic plan (check all that apply)?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes, in the master plan. Please describe and provide URL, if available: Chapter 10 of BC's Master plan is called "Environmental Sustainability.” This section lays out the sustainable principles and goals guiding BC's long-term planning. http://www.vhb.com/bostoncollege/imp/documents_imp.asp.
[ ] Yes, in the strategic plan. Please describe and provide URL, if available:
ADVISORY COUNCIL
5) Does your school have a council or committee that advises on and/or implements policies and programs related to sustainability?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes
If you answered "No" to question 5, please proceed directly to question 11.
6) Please provide the name of the committee and list the number of meetings held since August 2008.
Name: Sustain BC
Number of meetings: 9
7) Please provide number of stakeholder representatives on the committee.
[# 2 ] Administrators
[# 35 ] Faculty
[# 95 ] Staff
[# 150 ] Students
[# ] Other. Please describe:
8) Please provide the name of the chair(s) of the committee for the 2009-2010 academic year, and indicate which stakeholder group the chair(s) represents.
If 2009-2010 academic year information is not yet available, please provide information for 2008-2009 instead.
Name of chair(s): Laura Hake
Position(s) (e.g., administrator, faculty, staff, student): faculty
9) To whom does the committee report (e.g., president, vice president? Provost
10) Please list key issues/programs that the committee has addressed or implemented since August 2008.
Key issues/programs that the group has addressed/implemented since August 2008: Raising awareness within community and introducing sustainability into the curriculum
Progress made on each of these issues since August 2008: Planned and participated in “BCisGreen” week.
SUSTAINABILITY STAFF
11) Does your school employ sustainability staff (excluding student employees and interns)?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide titles and number of sustainability staff.
[# 1 ] Number of full-time staff (in FTE). Titles: [ Director of Sustainability & Energy Management]
[# ] Number of part-time staff (in FTE). Titles: [ ]
12) Does the head of the sustainability staff report directly to the president or another high-level administrator (e.g., vice prusident, vice chancellor)?
[ ] N/A
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe: The Director of Sustainability & Energy Management reports to the Executive Vice President.
OFFICE OR DEPARTMENT
13) Does your school have an office or department specifically dedicated to furthering sustainability on campus?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe (including name of office or department and year created): Office of Sustainability & Energy Management
WEBSITE
14) Does your school have a website detailing its sustainability initiatives?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide URL: http://www.bc.edu/ sustainability
GREEN PURCHASING
15) Does your school have a formal green purchasing policy?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe policy and provide URL to full policy, if available:
- We currently gather information regarding sustainability efforts our suppliers have in place, and are working on compiling these along with all pertinent contract information.
- In addition, we maintain contract language that promotes and establishes the serious commitment Boston College has made to sustainability in every published bid.
- Vis-a-vis participation with other institutions (MASCO”S LMA Sustainability group) we are learning where green initiatives can be implemented and where they make sense.
- Work with our contracted vendor, General Electric, to purchase energy star rated products whenever possible.
- Worked with contracted furniture vendors (within our budgetary framework) to purchase low-emitting products that earn the SCS Indoor Advantage or Indoor Gold Advantage marks from Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) for meeting this standard. For example, our furniture standards meet these criterion.
- Have a formalized surplus furniture program that allows us to re-purpose, re-use furniture and office goods whenever possible.
- Promote work with print vendors who have attained FSC-certification.
- Worked with electrical vendors to identify areas where dollars and energy can be saved (see below).
- All computers in BC’s standards meet Epeat gold certification.
16) Does your school purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products?
[ ] No
[ ] Some. Please describe:
[ X ] All
All that we can and whenever possible. Many appliances; stoves, ranges, microwaves and dryers for example, cannot attain Energy Star ratings, and only two manufacturers make under counter refrigerators with this rating and are prohibitively expensive…their cost outweighs by far their energy savings. But in every instance where we can, we do.
Here are some of the initiatives that have been worked on with our electrical supply vendor:
- Removed most of the incandescent light bulbs and have replaced them with long lasting energy saving lamps,
- In the past 10 years been replacing all the walkway lights throughout the Campus from 150 watts 18 thousand hours to a Induction lamp 100 watts and 100,000 hours saving not only energy but maintenance.
- BC in the process of changing all the lamps on campus from a 32 watt lamp and ballast to a 28 watt high efficiency ballast & lamp system reducing wattage and energy.
- The lighting in the Beacon St. & Commonwealth garages have been replaced. All High Intensity Lighting fixtures 250 watts removed and replaced with T8 fluorescent lamping..approx 88 watts and there were over 400 fixtures.
- We are in the process of auditing all the outside lighting in the Main Campus as well as the Newton Campus where we may be able to replace alot of the parking lot lighting to LED's. 250 watt sodium light to a 40 watt LED with 5 times the life. Again there are hundreds of fixtures.
- We also replaced 1400 incandescent 30 watt exit signs with the new LED exit signs that not only last over 10 years they are only 2-3 watts.
- Also on the outside lighting we have replaced over 200 wall lights from a 100 watt MH lamp to a 42 watt compact fluorescent.
However, a massive project this year is the Negotiation of the agreement for Laundry Services for all the dorms. This is what we did: Replaced all Washers with Maytag washers which are all energy star rated, the dryers have also been replaced but no dryers anywhere have been certified energy star. In addition:
· Environmentally friendly van to be used by technician. Since BC has a technician on campus five days a week, the van will be an environmentally friendly option in lieu of a gasoline powered van.
· Energy Savings
o The new MAH 22 washing machines use only 13.1 gallons of water per cycle. That is a 1.9 gallon savings over the current top load washers in place. Based on last year’s usage, that translates into water savings of 436,365 gallons.
o The new dryers spin at 1000 rpm, extracting more water quicker, resulting in a lower time necessary to dry clothes (45 minutes versus current 60 minutes).
o Additionally the newer machines will result in a reduction in water and sewer, Electric, and Gas bills totaling $12,954.
§ Based on the average combined water rate for Boston and Newton of $11.5/cf, we can expect water savings of $6,147
§ Based on NSTAR’s gas rate for Boston of $1.82/100 cu ft we can expect water heating savings of $3,688.
§ Based on water and sewer rates for Boston and Newton we can expect lower sewer rates of $2,795
§ Based on NSTAR’s Boston rate of $0.12/kwh we can expect energy savings totaling $324.
17) Does your school purchase environmentally preferable paper products (e.g., 100 percent post-consumer recycled content, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council)?
[ ] No
[ ] Some. Please describe:
[X ] All. Please describe:
Housekeeping :
All products that we purchase from Amsan are environmentally preferable paper products and contain the following criteria:
Made from 100% recycled content with a minimum of 88% post-consumer waste.
All three items are EcoLogo Certified.
The link below explains the details and criteria in which it takes for a product to become Ecologo Certified.
http://www.terrachoice-certified.com/en
Office Products University wide: we are buying many, many products that have recycled content in them. In the past year, we have purchased the attached report of recyclable products.
18) Does your school purchase Green Seal, Environmental Choice certified, or biorenewable cleaning products?
[ ] No
[ X ] Some. Please describe:
[ ] All. Please describe:
The answer would be some with 3M. The #2 HD Multi Surface is not Green Seal nor are disinfectants which are not allowed to be certified per the EPA. 3M Certified products that we currently use are:
#1 Glass
#3 Neutral
#8 General Purpose
#24 3-1 Floor Clnr
#44 Restroom
Listed below are the floor care products that are Green Seal that we currently use:
Transcend Finish
Universal Finish
PC118 EPS
19) Are your school's computer/electronics purchase decisions made in accordance with standards such as the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)?
[ ] No
[ ] Some. Please describe:
[ X ] All
All of the B.C. dell and Apple standards are EPEAT gold certified
http://www.epeat.net/Procurement.aspx
20) Does your school use only pesticides that meet the standards for organic crop production set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Canadian Organic Standards (excluding on-campus farms)?
[ X ] No
[ ] Some. Please describe:
[ ] All
CLIMATE CHANGE & ENERGY
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY
21) Has your school completed a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory?
Please check all that apply.
[ ] No.
[ X ] In progress. Please describe status and provide estimated completion date: BC has begun the process of compiling a GHG emissions inventory. Completion is expected summer 2009.
[ ] Yes. Please provide total annual GHG emissions (in metric tons of CO2e). Also, include the start date for each year as well as the URL to each inventory, if available online, or attach the document.
2008:
2007:
2006:
2005:
COMMITMENT TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION
The purchase of carbon offsets does not count toward greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions for this indicator. They are counted in a subsequent indicator.
22) Has your school made a commitment to reducing GHG emissions by a specific amount?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please list details. We have made a commitment to develop a plan for green house gas reduction once our inventory is complete.
Reduction level:
Baseline year:
Target date:
If you answered only "No" or "In progress" to question 21, please now skip to question 27.
REALIZED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS
23) Has your school achieved a reduction in GHG emissions?
[ ] No
[ ] Yes. Please list details.
Percentage reduced:
Baseline year:
Date achieved:
24) Please provide the total heating and cooling degree days averaged over the past three years.
Data on total degree heating and cooling days is available at: http://www.degreedays.net/. This information will be used to help reduce bias between schools in different climates.
Cooling degree days average over the past three years:
Heating degree days average over the past three years:
25) Please provide GHG emissions figures on a per-thousand-square-foot basis for the past three years.
Per-Thousand-Square-Foot Emissions = Total CO2e in metric tons / Total maintained building space in thousands of square feet.
2008:
2007:
2006:
26) Please provide GHG emissions figures on a per-full-time-student basis for the past three years.
Per-Student Emissions = Total CO2e in metric tons / Total number of full-time enrolled students.
2008:
2007:
2006:
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
27) What programs or technologies has your school implemented to improve energy efficiency (e.g., cogeneration plant, retrocommissioning of HVAC systems, performing system tune-ups, temperature setbacks)?
In 2004, BC upgraded its heat and air conditioning system, which has saved nearly one million kWh each year. The College has implemented lighting retrofits in 19 campus buildings and spaces, including the Recreation Complex and Library. BC has also programmed intelligent lighting systems in Higgins Hall, a 235,000 sq ft building. Variable speed drives in Cone and Higgins have reduced energy consumption by 650,000 kWh each year. Power efficient blade server technology has been installed by Boston College IT.
In the past year, BC has expanded its energy efficiency program beyond lighting, speed drive and occupancy sensor installations. Seven buildings are undergoing retrocommissioning, building automation system programming has been written to reduce energy consumption, combustion controls have been installed on the central heating plant and a comprehensive metering program for the ten most energy intensive buildings is underway. In addition Super T-8’s have been installed in various academic buildings and residence halls, variable speed drive installations continue and Lucid Design Group’s energy dashboard is monitoring electricity use in all residence halls. Details of the projects follow:
Combustion Management – Installation of linkage-less combustion controls on the Central Heating Plant boilers. This project will retrofit the three air/fuel burner linkage systems with servo motors and controls units. A control module will adjust the servomotors in order to reach optimum air/fuel mixtures.
Corcoran Commons Cross Connect – currently there are two chillers serving Vanderslice, 90 St. T More and Lower Campus Dining. By combining the chillers with a cross-connecting pipe and controls, the load is now shared between chillers allowing for one of the two chillers to be shut down.
Waterless Urinal Pilot – Four Kohler waterless urinals have been installed in the trade shops at Ignacio and the second floor of St. Clements.
Co-Generation Feasibility Study - A preliminary feasibility and “fatal flaw” analysis for specific concepts for cogen/combined heat and power (CHP) on campus, within the context of the proposed master plan. The evaluation provides moderate-level insight into operational financials specific to Boston College as well as a specific recommendation to further the study.
Lighting Retrofit Projects -
There are eleven lighting retrofit projects that will save over 350,000 annual kilowatt hours or $53,000 per year in electric costs. Campus buildings that need upgraded lighting and occupancy sensors include Gasson, Carney, Burns Library, Bapst Library, St Mary’s, Gabelli, Voute, Haley House, and Greycliff. Exterior lighting wall packs on upper campus dorms will be upgraded as well.
Steam Trap Survey on Main Campus -
Steam Trap surveys will identify wasted energy across main campus. Trap surveys include ultrasound testing of trap for leakage or failure.
Sub-Meters for Academic & Admin Buildings – (in progress)
Provides real-time and the ability to mine historical data of all utilities, which will allow us to analyze operating effectiveness, identify equipment in need of upgrades, identify areas of high usage, set benchmarks, and provide opportunities for improving energy performance.
Energy Dashboard Software -
Lucent Building Dashboard software provides real-time energy monitoring graphics along with educational information associated with energy use for all our residence halls. This software is used by other universities such as Oberlin College and Harvard University to educate students and faculty about real-time electricity usage and provide a vehicle for energy reduction contests.
Retro Commissioning Studies for Seven Campus Buildings - (in progress)
The commissioning process applied to existing buildings will improve building performance on energy-using equipment such as mechanical equipment, lighting and related controls. The program will optimize existing system performance, resulting in improved air quality, comfort, controls, energy and resource efficiency. Buildings include 21 Campanella, Higgins, Gasson, Fulton, Bapst, Conte Forum and O’Neill Library. The recommendations would be the basis for future projects.
Robsham Theatre HVAC Controls-
This project will improve DDC HVAC Controls for four air handlers, an air cooled chiller, and hot water and chilled water pumps in Robsham Theatre.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
28) Do you facilitate programs that encourage members of the campus community to reduce energy use (e.g., cash incentives, signs reminding individuals to turn off lights and appliances)?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe: BConserves is a comprehensive program that includes water conservation decals, “turn off lights” stickers on light switches, posters, training seminars for interested individuals. It also includes collaboration with student government and environmental student groups.
RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION
29) Does your school generate renewable electricity?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please specify percentage of overall electricity generated from each of the following sources and describe details below.
[ %] B100 biodiesel
[ %] Clean biomass
[ %] Concentrating solar power (CSP)
[ %] Geothermal
[ %] Low-impact hydropower
[ <1 %] Solar photovoltaics
[ %] Wind
[ %] Other
Description:
30) Does your school have solar hot water systems?
[ X ] No
[ ] Yes. Please specify number of systems and total BTUs generated annually, if available:
RENEWABLE ENERGY PURCHASE
31) Has your school purchased electric energy from renewable sources or renewable energy credits (RECs)?
RECs and electricity from renewable sources must be Green-e certified or meet the requirements of the Green-e standard.
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe. Boston College’s electricity purchase includes 37.5% renewable energy by January 2009. The school purchases that power from TransCanada’s hydropower facilities and a small amount of renewable system power.
Date of most recent contract: through 2021
Quantity (kWh): 85,000,000
Percentage of your total electric energy use that it represents: 37.5%
32) Has your school purchased non-electric energy from renewable sources?
[ X ] No
[ ] Yes. Please describe.
Date of most recent contract:
Quantity (BTUs):
Percentage of your total non-electric energy use that it represents:
ON-SITE COMBUSTION
33) Please provide total BTUs of energy for heating and cooling from on-site combustion:
505,061 MMBtu
34) Please list each fuel source (e.g., coal, natural gas, oil) and the percent of overall BTUs derived from that source:
|
natural gas
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62.2%
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#2
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9.7%
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#4
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5.8%
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#6
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19.6%
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ULSD
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2.3%
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35) Is any on-site combustion for heating and cooling derived from renewable sources?
[ X ] No
[ ] Yes. Please describe.
Percentage on-site combustion derived from renewable sources: [ %]
Total BTUs of energy generated from renewable sources: [# ]
Description of renewable energy sources used for on-site combustion for heating and cooling:
FOOD & RECYCLING
The food portion of this category is covered in a separate dining survey.
RECYCLING OF TRADITIONAL MATERIALS
36) Please indicate which traditional materials your institution recycles (check all that apply).
[ ] None
[ X ] Aluminum
[ X ] Cardboard
[ X ] Glass
[ X ] Paper
[ X ] Plastics (all)
[ ] Plastics (some)
[ ] Other. Please list:
37) Diversion rate: [ 41 %]
RECYCLING OF ELECTRONIC WASTE
38) Does your institution have an electronics recycling program?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. If available, please indicate the total annual weight or volume of each material collected for recycling or reuse.
[ X ] Batteries
[ X ] Cell phones
[ X ] Computers
[ X ] Lightbulbs
[ X ] Printer cartridges
[ ] Other E-waste. Please list:
COMPOSTING (ASIDE FROM DINING FACILITIES)
39) What percentage of your campus's landscaping waste is composted or mulched?
[ 100 %]
40) Do you provide composting receptacles around campus in locations other than dining halls (e.g., in residence halls, offices, academic buildings)?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe: Cluster of four Senior residence halls have access to composting receptacle.
SOURCE REDUCTION
41) Do you have any source-reduction initiatives (e.g., end-of-semester furniture or clothing swaps and collections)?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe: For eighteen years, Cleansweep has provided over 100 charities with unneeded goods from departing students.
http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2009/05/26/colleges-turn-students-trash-into-cash-for-charity/
http://www.bc.edu/offices/service/programs/cleansweep/donate.html
GREEN BUILDING
GREEN BUILDING POLICY
42) Does your school have a formal green building policy?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe policy and provide URL to the full policy, if available: The University will meet LEED-Certified status and will strive to meet LEED Silver status for any new building project. When economically feasible, higher LEED status will be sought. The University just started construction on the Weston School of Theology Jesuit residences. Five buildings are registered with USGBC, four under LEED for Homes and the fifth under LEED-NC. All buildings are anticipated to reach at least LEED Silver certification. Expected completion is Summer 2010.
http://www.vhb.com/bostoncollege/imp/documents_imp.asp.
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
43) Please indicate LEED-certified buildings.
[# 0 ] Total number of LEED-certified buildings.
[ sq ft] Certified-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Silver-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Gold-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Platinum-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
44) Please indicate buildings that meet LEED certification criteria but are not certified.
[# 0 ] Total number of buildings that meet LEED criteria
[ sq ft] Certified-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Silver-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Gold-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Platinum-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:
45) Please indicate buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled.
[# 1 ] Total number of ENERGY STAR buildings. Please list building names: 110 St. Thomas More
[ 104,278 sq ft] Combined gross square footage.
RENOVATIONS AND RETROFITS
46) Please indicate LEED-EB certified buildings.
[# 0 ] Total number of LEED-EB certified buildings. Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Combined gross square footage.
47) Please indicate buildings that meet LEED-EB certification criteria but are not certified.
[# 0 ] Total number of buildings that meet LEED-EB criteria but are not certified. Please list building names:
[ sq ft] Combined gross square footage.
48) Please indicate renovated buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled.
[# 1 ] Total number of renovated buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled. Please list building names: Medeiros Townhouses
[ 22,568 sq ft] Combined gross square footage.
49) What energy-efficiency technologies have you installed in existing buildings (e.g., HVAC systems, motion sensors, ambient light sensors, T5 lighting, LED lighting, timers, laundry technology)? For each technology, please indicate the number and type of fixtures installed, and the number of buildings in which those fixtures are installed. If possible, include either the percentage of the overall campus fixtures each type represents or the percentage of overall maintained building space that has been renovated with the technology (e.g., 20 buildings representing 10 percent of maintained building space have been retrofitted with motion sensors; thus, 10 percent of the total maintained building space in square feet would be the desired data).
See answer to question 27
50) What water-conservation technologies have you installed in existing buildings (e.g., low-flow faucets, low-flow showerheads, waterless urinals, dual-flush toilets, gray water systems, laundry technology)? For each technology, please indicate the number and type of fixtures installed, and the number of buildings in which those fixtures are installed. If possible, include either the percentage of the overall campus fixtures each type represents or the percentage of overall maintained building space that has been renovated with the technology (e.g., 20 buildings representing 10 percent of the maintained building space have been retrofitted with low-flow faucets; thus, 10 percent of the total maintained building space in square feet would be the desired data).
See answer to question 27
51) What percentage of your institution's non-hazardous construction and demolition waste is diverted from landfills?
[ 96 %] of all major capital projects Smaller Alteration and Renovation projects use general campus dumpsters; individual project calculations are not determined.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
52) Are there any sustainability-themed residential communities or housing options at your school?
[ X ] No
[ ] Yes. Please provide details below.
Name of program:
Type of community (e.g., hall, building, house):
Number of students involved:
Additional details:
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
53) Does a portion of your new student orientation specifically cover sustainability?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe how sustainability is incorporated (e.g., information sessions, green tour): First Year Experience includes a recycling training and a skit on environmental issues.
INTERNSHIPS/OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
54) Does your school offer on-campus office-based sustainability internships or jobs for students?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide number of students and average number of hours worked weekly per student:
[# 7 ] Paid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student: 40 hours per week
[# ] Unpaid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student:
55) Does your school have residence hall Eco-Reps or other similar programs to promote behavioral change on campus?
[ X ] No
[ ] Yes. Please provide details below, and indicate URL if available:
[# ] Paid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student:
[# ] Positions that award academic credit. Average hours worked weekly per student:
[# ] Uncompensated positions. Average hours worked weekly per student:
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
56) Does your school have active student-run organizations devoted to sustainability efforts on campus?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide total number of active organizations, names of organizations, a brief description of each, and URLs, if available: EcoPledge – student environmental group, RealFoodBC – student group advocating for sustainable food & runs on-campus organic garden, UGBC – student government
http://ugbc.bc.edu/
http://www.bc.edu/clubs/realfood/
SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIONS
57) Does your school organize any sustainability challenges/competitions for your campus and/or with other colleges?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please list details for all competitions.
Name of competition: Recyclemania
Year initiated: 2005
Frequency of competition: Annual
Participants: campus-wide
Incentives:
Goal of competition: Increased recycling rate
Percent of energy/water/waste reduced:
Lasting effects of competition: increased awareness
Website: http://www.bc.edu/offices/sustainability/events/annual_events.html
Name of competition: NRG Games
Year initiated: 2006
Frequency of competition: Annual
Participants: students – inter-dorm competition
Incentives: private BBQ for first-prize winners; ice cream party for second place.
Goal of competition: Energy use reduction
Percent of energy/water/waste reduced: 44,000 kWh
Lasting effects of competition: increased awareness
Website: http://www.bc.edu/offices/sustainability/events/annual_events.html
www.bc.edu/dormenergy
TRANSPORTATION
CAMPUS MOTOR FLEET
58) How many vehicles are in your institution's fleet?
[# 208 ]
Note: 196 cars/vans and 12 Shuttles
59) Please list the number of alternative-fuel vehicles in each class.
[# 8 ] Hybrid. Please list makes and models: Toyota Prius 7, Ford Escape 1
[# ] Electric. Please describe type of vehicles:
[# 12 ] Biodiesel. Please describe type of vehicles and list biodiesel blend(s) used:
12 Gillig Phantom Shuttles using 5% Biodiesel blend
[# ] Other. Please describe:
60) What is the average GHG emission rate per passenger mile of your institution's motorized fleet?
[# ] pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per passenger mile traveled.
Unfortunately we do not collect the “per passenger mile” data to calculate this response. We will work to collect this for next year’s submission.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
61) Does your school offer incentives for carpooling?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe details of the program including the type of the incentive and eligible community members (e.g., faculty, staff, students):
Participants can obtain a permit for $100 and can park in premium spaces. Faculty, staff and students are eligible.
62) Does your school offer public transportation subsidies?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe the program including the size of the discount (as a percent of full price) and eligible community members (e.g., faculty, staff, students): There is an 11% student discount for MBTA passes.
63) Does your school provide free transportation around campus?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe: The “All Stops” shuttle makes stops both on campus and at local off-campus destinations.
64) Does your school operate a free transportation shuttle to local off-campus destinations?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe: The Boston Direct and the “All Stops” shuttles run every 15-20 minutes on Monday through Friday from 7am-12am and 12pm-2am respectively, and the “All Stops” bus also runs on weekends from 8am-2am.
BICYCLE PROGRAM
65) Does your school offer a bicycle-sharing/rental program or bicycle repair services?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide details below.
Year created: 2009
Number of bikes available: 2Fees for participation: $0
Repair services provided: no
CAR-SHARING PROGRAM
66) Does your school partner with a car-sharing program?
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please provide details below.
Year created:
Total number of vehicles: 878
Number of hybrid vehicles: 100
Fee for membership: $25 per year
Zipcar members have access to the entire fleet of Zipcar vehicles. There are 3 located by BC.
PLANNING
67) Does your school have policies that support a pedestrian-friendly or bike-friendly campus (e.g., in the school's master plan, a policy prohibiting vehicles from the center of campus)?
[ ] N/A. Please explain:
[ ] No
[ X ] Yes. Please describe: BC lists bike rack locations on its website, and the school offers lockers and showers for those commuting by bike.
68) What percentage of individuals commute to campus via environmentally preferable transportation (e.g., walking, bicycling, carpooling, using public transit)?
[ 50.2 %]
STATISTICS
69) Campus setting:
[ ] Rural
[ ] Suburban
[ X ] Urban
[ ] Other. Please describe:
70) Total number of buildings: [ 140 ]
71) Combined gross square footage of all buildings: [ 6,794,774 ]
72) Full-time enrollment (undergraduate and graduate): [ 11,918 ]
73) Part-time enrollment (undergraduate and graduate): [ 2,705 ]
74) Part-time enrollment as a proportion to a full-time course load: [(see note below)]
75) Percent of full-time students that live on campus: [ 85 %]
Note: Our FTE total student enrollment is 12,820, including both FT and PT students
Questions 76-87 are for informational purposes only; responses will NOT be included in the Report Card evaluation process.
OTHER AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGAGEMENT
Please mark an "X" next to each item that applies to your institution.
76) Outdoors club: [ X ]
77) Disposable water bottle ban: [ ]
78) Participation in Recyclemania: [ X ]
79) Student trustee position: [ ]
80) Environmental science/studies major: [ ]
81) Environmental science/studies minor or concentration: [ X ]
82) Graduate-level environmental program: [ X ]
83) Student green fee: [ ]
84) Alumni green fund: [ ]
85) Revolving loan fund for sustainability projects: [ ]
86) Campus garden or farm: [ X ]
87) Single-stream recycling: [ X ]
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