West Virginia University

Description: •A sustainability position statement is posted on the website at http://wecan.wvu.edu/about_us. and plan at http://wecan.wvu.edu/r/download/51571. Also, a sustainability policy was developed with the support of the Administration, pending approval by the WVU Board of Governors (BOG).Adventure WV Program: http://adventurewv.wvu.edu/. The policies of the program follow the principles of Leave-No-Trace and Ecotourism.The University’s Transportation Demand Management Plan embodied in the WVU Transportation and Parking Plan (http://adminfin.wvu.edu/r/download/6875) outlines a variety of approaches to reduce the number of single occupancy automobiles coming to and staying on our campus.

Description: In the ten-year master plan, proposed projects are to be reviewed against sustainability guidelines. Please see the following link, specifically pages 5 and 51, for more:  http://assets.slate.wvu.edu/resources/231/1218812333.pdf. Yes, in the strategic plan. Please describe and provide URL, if available: Sustainability is one of ten strategic initiatives in the strategic plan. The details of that initiative are to form the WVU Sustainability Committee, which occurred in October of 2008; to evaluate the current sustainability of the institution; and to assess the need for and implement new sustainability initiatives (http://facilitiesmanagement.wvu.edu/r/download/14063, page 18).

Yes

Please provide the number of committees: Three committees

Committee name: WVU Sustainability Committee

Number of meetings: 8

Number of representatives

Administrators

3

Faculty

3

Staff

8

Students

3

Other. Please describe.   

2. This group includes the Monongalia County Planner (local government/private citizen) and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (state agency).

Name       

Position

Chair 1   

Clement Solomon  

Administrator

Chair 2

Joyce McConnell  

Faculty

Chair 3

Addressed       

Progress     

Description

Academics

Examples: minor, major and concentration programs, curricular additions, research projects

[X]

Significant

• A new minor in Sustainability is currently in the final stages of finalization.   • In addition, a comprehensive survey of all the environmentally related courses offered at WVU has been compiled; this document can be viewed at http://wecan.wvu.edu/r/download/64333.  • A new subcommittee focused on Academics and Research has been created.   • The Adventure WV Program is a unique outdoor orientation for first-year students at WVU. It offers participants diverse experiences and opportunities to learn about themselves, future classmates, WVU, and West Virginia. Participants will earn 3 credits upon successful completion of the program and course work, which is an alternative for University 101 (a required course).  • A new class, Planning and Planting Your Organic Garden, was for 1 credit and had 40 students enrolled in 2010.  In this course, students learned about soil tillage and management, and pest control practices; describe organic crop production practices and the reasons for their use; prepared plant material; and developed an organic garden systems plan for organic certification.  • WVU College of Law, located in the most energy rich state east of the Mississippi, has launched the first Center for Energy and Sustainability Law and Policy in the eastern United States.  The Center will focus on energy and sustainability programming, including continuing legal education, a partnership with the Kentucky-based,  Energy Mineral Law Foundation, and the first Energy Moot Court Competition in March 31 to April 3, 2011.  In addition to Center activities, the College of Law has established an energy and sustainability curriculum, supported by five faculty, one of whom is being recruited this year from among the ranks of legal experts in U.S. and international energy law and policy.  The curriculum follows two tracks, both of which include a national and international focus: the first, is the law and policy of natural resource extraction, environmental protection, alternative energy sources, energy production and transmission, including private property issues and regulations; the second, is the business of energy and sustainability, including national and international issues in business transactions and trade.  The curriculum is being phased in with the following core courses offered fall 2010: Natural Resources, Private Property Issues in Energy, Energy Law, Administrative Law, Coal, Oil and Gas, and Supreme Court Environmental Litigation.  Business track courses in fall 2010 include: Labor Law, International Trade, International Law, Comparative International Labor and Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Legislation, Business Organizations, Business Transaction Drafting, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Corporate Governance and Bankruptcy.  Within a year, the academic leader of the Center will establish further programming, conduct outreach to government, industry, labor and environmental groups, and advise students who choose to focus on energy and sustainability.  Currently, the College of Law has three $10,000. per year scholarships provided by Chesapeake Energy for students interested in careers in energy.

Administration

Examples: procurement policies, institution-wide sustainability policy, sustainability-related staff positions

[X]

Significant

The University is in the process of developing the “2020 Strategic Plan” through the year 2020.  The committee addressed getting representation for institutionalizing sustainability as a key pillar of the “2020 Strategic Plan”.  We have secured commitments from several members of the Strategic Planning Committee to act as champions for sustainability.

Climate

Examples: draft climate action plan, greenhouse gas emissions inventory

[X]

Significant

WVU has entered in to a Performance-based Contract with Siemens to target all buildings campus-wide.  It is anticipated that a significant reduction in GHG emissions will occur through various phases of project implementation. Currently, an investment of over $25 million has been committed towards Performance Contracting.

Endowment

Examples: proxy voting guidelines, investment advisory committees

[  ]

Energy

Examples: conservation/behavioral change programs, retrofits and efficiency improvements

[X]

Significant

• In its third year, the WVU Ecolympics project has again realized an improvement in total waste diversion, energy savings, and participation.  50% of 56 participating buildings dropped their energy consumption by at least 10%, while 10 buildings reduced their energy consumption by 20%.  • WVU has entered in to a Performance-based Contract with Siemens to target all buildings campus-wide.  To date, Phase I and II have been completed resulting in significant GHG emissions reductions, and financial savings totaling $1.2 million (Phase I).  Phase II evaluation is currently underway. Phase III will address the institution’s Health Sciences campus, cost $6.8 Million and provide guaranteed annual savings of more than $586,311.  The WVU Board of Governors discussed and approved Phase III of the contract during its meeting on Feb. 5, 2010.     • We have begun preliminary discussions with Coke to explore installing “Energymiser” systems on all campus vending machines.  These units utilize motion sensors and other technologies to increase the efficiency of the machines. It is anticipated that these units can result in a $200.00 annual savings per machine.  Trayless Dining has also resulted in utility cost-savings as a result of reduced food waste and less cleaning required (i.e. machine-based washing).

Food

Examples: policies to increase purchase of local/sustainably produced foods, implementing campus gardens

[X]

Significant

• The committee has been working on laying the foundation for the creation of an on-campus community garden which would be open to students, staff, and faculty. • Trayless Dining has been expanded • Dining continues to add green products to their purchasing and expand purchase of local food.  • Currently, discussions are underway between the WVU Organic farm and Dining Services to develop a farm-to-campus program.

Green Building

Examples: design or construction policy

[X]

Significant

• WVU has entered Phase III of its Performance-based Contract with Siemens.  To date, Phase I and II have been completed resulting in significant GHG emissions reductions, and financial savings totaling $1.2 million (Phase I).  Phase II evaluation is currently underway. Phase III will address the institution’s Health Sciences campus, cost $6.8 Million and provide guaranteed annual savings of more than $586,311.  The WVU Board of Governors discussed and approved Phase III of the contract during its meeting on Feb. 5, 2010.    • A LEED greenhouse is in design phase; it is expected to achieve LEED certified level   • In October we opened an Intermodel transportation facility "Mountaineer Station" that has bicycle lockers, a shower facility, 500 space parking garage, direct connection to the Health Sciences Center and PRT station, as well as bus shelters used by our local transit system (Mountain Line) and local student housing communities.  In addition, our Parking Management department is located in this facility. • A draft of a Green Building policy has been developed, pending approval by the University Planning Committee. • A Project Delivery Process, a process guide, was developed outlining the integration of sustainability during all phases of the capital construction projects for buildings at WVU from conceptual design through commissioning.

Student Involvement

Examples:  speaker series, peer-to-peer residential sustainability education programs, student guide to sustainable living on campus

[X]

Significant

• Three student interns have been hired to work on Sustainability Initiatives. • A sustainability fair, The Green Show on the Green, was held in WVU's student union.  Over 1000 students participated directly by signing "the Pledge", a commitment to personal sustainability. There were also multiple tables set up there distributing information about campus and town sustainability organizations and events. • Over 1000 100% recycled T-shirts, purchased from SustainU, a local clothing manufacturer, were distributed. • Publicized sustainability efforts/events campus-wide through the WVU information station network and online web portal announcements. • Basia Irland, world-renowned eco-artist, was hosted at WVU. During this time she gave lectures and organized the “Gathering of Waters” project.  This project involved volunteers passing party from one to another from the headwaters of Decker’s Creek, the local watershed, to its confluence with the Monongahela River.  Volunteers were encouraged to use alternative transportation during the process.   • Red Spruce Tree Planting: Approximately 30 WVU students traveled to Canaan Valley, WV to take part in the 6th annual Red Spruce Tree planting as part of the Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative.  The planting was part of a larger effort to expand and connect surviving stands of red spruce which were decimated by logging and subsequent fires.  The spruce create and provide unique habitats for rare species.   • Impact E.A.R.T.H. (Environmental Awareness and Respecting Tomorrow’s Home) (3rd annual) was an Earth Day 5k race sponsored by the Office of Sustainability. Besides spreading a message of environmental responsibility, proceeds from the race were donated to a charity. • One Shirt Campaign:  This was a university and community sponsored clothing drive. 16 organizations participated resulting in the collection of over 1.3 tons of clothing. Clothing was donated to Goodwill Industries to be used in their retail stores and for textile recycling   • Free Shred Day: Annual event in which individuals could bring up to 5 letter-sized boxes of paper and have the contents shredded and recycled for free.  The event was open to the WVU Community • Electronic Recycling Day:  This is an annual event open to the WVU Community in which people can bring their old electronics so that they are properly disposed of. • Festival of Ideas Lecture: Gary Paul Nabhan, PhD, gave a lecture as part of WVU’s annual spring lecture series.  His topic was on the sustainability of our food system • Festival of Ideas Lecture: Alan Weisman gave a lecture about his book, The World Without Us, to the WVU community as a part of WVU’s annual spring lecture series.  • Judge Larry Evans Potter Talk: “Environmental Courts”.  Judge Potter delivered a lecture on the importance, and historical development of, Environmental Courts. • Keep Your Butts of the Ground. This ongoing campaign is an effort to raise awareness about the problem of cigarette butts as litter through conducting audits around high profile buildings on campus and in the community.  Results from the findings will be published. • Bike to Work Week: Employees were encouraged to ride their bike to work during this week (and at all times).  An online calculator was provided which told them how much CO¬¬2 and money they saved, as well as how many calories they burned.   • 2000 stainless steel (BPA free) water bottles have been distributed Mountaineers Recycle.. The Mountaineers® Recycle Program offers solutions to the WVU tailgating community. At the beginning of the football season, volunteers arrive early to meet fans and tailgaters. For those with tailgates, volunteers provide packages holding labeled collection materials for all recyclable trash. The labels are meant to provide clear instruction for sorting of waste (plastic goes in the plastic bag, etc.) These packages contain enough supplies to last for every home game of the season.  Cardboard, plastic bottles and aluminum cans are collected.  Tailgaters leave the bag in the parking lot where our collections staff and student, staff, faculty, and community volunteers pick it up.

Transportation

Examples: incentives for use of environmentally-preferable commuting options, campus fleet improvements, connecting students with public transit     

[X]

Significant

• Entered into a car sharing arrangement with WE Car operated by Enterprise that provides short-term car rental to students and employees.   • Completed a master plan for our Personal Rapid Transit system that includes technology upgrades and recommendations for battery powered vehicles. • In October we opened an Intermodel transportation facility "Mountaineer Station" that has bicycle lockers, a shower facility, 500 space parking garage, direct connection to the Health Sciences Center and PRT station, as well as bus shelters used by our local transit system (Mountain Line) and local student housing communities.  In addition, our Parking Management department is located in this facility.

Waste Reduction

Examples: recycling, composting, reducing consumption

[X]

Significant

• Gold and Blue Mine Sale, end-of-semester move-out source reduction event • Campus Wide Recycling, expansion of bin placement and into WVU Hospitals  • Ecolympics competition amongst academic halls and residence halls  •  One Shirt Campaign:  This was a university and community sponsored clothing drive. 16 organizations participated resulting in the collection of over 1.3 tons of clothing. Clothing was donated to Goodwill Industries to be used in their retail stores and for textile recycling • Two new Textile Recycling Bins were added to campus.

Water

Examples: water conservation, reducing campus pollution, bottled water campaigns

[X]

Significant

• In compliance with The EPA's Stormwater Phase II Final MS4 Rule, WVU is developing a plan to manage storm water on campus addressing all minimum control measures as required by the regulations. Outreach efforts on stormwater management will continue throughout the development of the plan, and implementation.   • Water Conservation, including low-flow fixtures and devices, were continued to be added to buildings campus-wide as part of the performance contract with Siemens.  • A rainwater system is currently being designed at the Adventure West Virginia Ropes Course to offset the use of potable water for toilet-flushing and hand-washing

Other

[X]

Significant

• Two papers on institutionalizing sustainability at WVU, and performance-contracting, were presented by the Director of Sustainability at the National Greening of Campus conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, and at the National Association of University Business Officers conference, at College Park, Maryland, respectively.  • Campus-wide presentations to various stakeholders such as Administrators, departments, faculty, and staff continued throughout the course of the year.

Committee name: Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee

Number of meetings: 8

Number of representatives

Administrators

3

Faculty

3

Staff

4

Students

3

Other. Please describe.     

Name       

Position

Chair 1    

Nancy Lohmann

Administrator

Chair 2

Chair 3

Addressed  

Progress 

Description

Academics

Examples: minor, major and concentration programs, curricular additions, research projects

[  ]

Administration

Examples: procurement policies, institution-wide sustainability policy, sustainability-related staff positions

[  ]

Climate

Examples: draft climate action plan, greenhouse gas emissions inventory

[  ]

Endowment

Examples: proxy voting guidelines, investment advisory committees

[  ]

Energy

Examples: conservation/behavioral change programs, retrofits and efficiency improvements

[X]

Moderate

With the completion of the M-PRT master plan, we hope to see utility reduction through the implementation of new technologies in the existing system.

Food

Examples: policies to increase purchase of local/sustainably produced foods, implementing campus gardens

[  ]

Green Building

Examples: design or construction policy

[X]

Significant

In October we opened an Intermodel transportation facility "Mountaineer Station" that has bicycle lockers, a shower facility, 500 space parking garage, direct connection to the Health Sciences Center and PRT station, as well as bus shelters used by our local transit system (Mountain Line) and local student housing communities.  In addition, our Parking Management department is located in this facility.

Student Involvement

Examples:  speaker series, peer-to-peer residential sustainability education programs, student guide to sustainable living on campus

[X]

Significant

We continue to have student involvement in our Advisory Committee which helps to shape policy, as well as hiring a student marketing intern for the department to issue press releases and represent the department to the University community.  • WEGO campaign T-shirts were distributed to educate community about alternative transportation options. • Pedometers were distributed to encourage community to walk. • Water Bottles were distributed to educate community about alternative transportation options and to encourage reuse as opposed to disposable water bottles. • Webpages was developed to educate community about alternative transportation options. Siteurl: http://transportation.wvu.edu/wego

Transportation

Examples: incentives for use of environmentally-preferable commuting options, campus fleet improvements, connecting students with public transit     

[X]

Significant

This year we implemented a car sharing program for the University community as well as the greater Morgantown area, made signifigant capital improvements to the M-PRT system on campus. • We opened an Intermodel transportation facility, "Mountaineer Station", that has bicycle lockers, a shower facility, 500 space parking garage, direct connection to the Health Sciences Center and PRT station, as well as bus shelters used by our local transit system (Mountain Line) and local student housing communities.   • We are also continuing the expansion of our Zimride online carpool matching software. • We have also expanded the Occasional Parking Program.  This program gives personnel 18 free parking passes if they turn in their parking permit and use alternative transportation (carpool, PRT, bus, walk, bike) to access campus.

Waste Reduction

Examples: recycling, composting, reducing consumption

[  ]

Water

Examples: water conservation, reducing campus pollution, bottled water campaigns

[X]

Moderate

We are in the design phase of a project in our largest (1,000 spaces) surface parking area that will add underground stormwater retention to minimize the effects of stormwater runoff from this parking lot.  • We are also looking into the design of a pervious pavement surface at our Creative Arts Center.

Other

[X]

Significant

Outreach activities for students, faculty, and staff for the WeGO program.

Committee name: WECAN Committee

Number of meetings: 6

Number of representatives

Administrators

2

Faculty

0

Staff

6

Students

1

Other. Please describe.     

WV DEP Sustainability Officer

Name      

Position

Chair 1    

Lisa Saurborn

Staff

Chair 2

Barb Angeletti

Staff

Chair 3

Addressed  

Progress  

Description

Academics

Examples: minor, major and concentration programs, curricular additions, research projects

[  ]

Administration

Examples: procurement policies, institution-wide sustainability policy, sustainability-related staff positions

[  ]

Climate

Examples: draft climate action plan, greenhouse gas emissions inventory

[  ]

Endowment

Examples: proxy voting guidelines, investment advisory committees

[  ]

Energy

Examples: conservation/behavioral change programs, retrofits and efficiency improvements

[X]

Significant

Performance Contracting with Siemen’s.  This committee helped in implementation.   • In its third year, Our Ecolympics project has again realized an improvement in total waste diversion, energy savings, and participation.  50% of 56 participating buildings dropped their energy consumption by at least 10%, while 10 buildings reduced their energy consumption by 20%.

Food

Examples: policies to increase purchase of local/sustainably produced foods, implementing campus gardens     

[X]

Moderate

Expansion of Trayless Dining in Dining Halls

Green Building

Examples: design or construction policy

[  ]

Student Involvement

Examples:  speaker series, peer-to-peer residential sustainability education programs, student guide to sustainable living on campus

[X]

Significant

Mountaineers Recycle.. The Mountaineers® Recycle Program offers solutions to the WVU tailgating community. At the beginning of the football season, volunteers arrive early to meet fans and tailgaters. For those with tailgates, volunteers provide packages holding labeled collection materials for all recyclable trash. The labels are meant to provide clear instruction for sorting of waste (plastic goes in the plastic bag, etc.) These packages contain enough supplies to last for every home game of the season.  Cardboard, plastic bottles and aluminum cans are collected.  Tailgaters leave the bag in the parking lot where our collections staff and student, staff, faculty, and community volunteers pick it up. • Ecolympics - Energy Conservation and Recycling outreach competition resulted in engagement of occupants of 56 campus buildings. • A WECAN student intern was hired and is operating at .5 to 1.0 FTE

Transportation

Examples: incentives for use of environmentally-preferable commuting options, campus fleet improvements, connecting students with public transit      

[  ]

Moderate

Collaborative effort with Zipcar program, rental-based  car sharing program for students/staff/faculty without a car on campus. Hourly, daily, weekly, and weekend rates for affordable commutes across campus. Zipcar being an international program, can be accessed across the country and international.

Waste Reduction

Examples: recycling, composting, reducing consumption

[X]

Significant

Blue and Gold Mine Sale, end-of-semester move-out source reduction event • Campus Wide Recycling, expansion of bin placement and into WVU Hospitals • Ecolympics competition amongst academic halls and residence halls resulted in 4,194 lbs. of plastic, 58,570 lbs. of paper, 920 lbs. of aluminum being recycled.  Four textile recycling bins have been added to the campus landscape as a fiber disposal solution to the WVU community.

Water

Examples: water conservation, reducing campus pollution, bottled water campaigns

[X]

Significant

• Low Flow Fixtures • 2000 Reusable stainless steel water bottles were distributed as part of a reusable water bottle campaign

Other

[  ]

Yes

Office name:WVU Office of Sustainability

Year created:November 2007

Description:The Office of Sustainability facilities sustainability initiative implementation campus-wide. The office reports to the Associate Vice President of Facilities and Services

Number of staff in office (in FTE):1

Yes

Title      

Department      

Time worked (in FTE)      

Job description

Recycling Coordinator

Facilities Management

1

Oversight of all recycling initiatives on campus, whether student-led volunteer programs or programmatic events that are supported insitutionally

Assistant Director

Transportation and Parking

1

Oversees the alternative transportation program called WE Go!

Sustainability Associate

Office of Sustainability

.5

Assists the Director in develoment and implementation of programs

Sustainability Associate

Office of Sustainability

.5

Assists the Director in develoment and implementation of programs

Associate Professor

Plant & Soil Sciences

.05

Conducts research on WVU Organic farm.  Also instructs Sustainable Living, and Organic Gardening Class.

Assistant Director

Dining Service

.05

Researches and assists Director in implementing feasible sustainability initiatives for Dining Service

Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations

Intercollegiate Athletics

.05

Manages game day operations for men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, wrestling and gymnastics, as well as day-to-day facility oversight.

Visiting Professor

Visiting Assistant Professor

.05

Serves on Sustainability Committee and is developing new Sustainability Minor

WECAN Intern

Facilities Management

.5 - 1.0 (variable)

Plan and assist with WECAN events

Associate Director for Business Development

Purchasing

variable

Serves on Sustainability Committee... Initiates and Administers Sustainable Purchasing Initiatives and Contracts

Purchasing Staff

Purchasing

.5 - 1.0 - variable

Analyzes bid and proposal data for sustainable characteristics, policy compliance and opportunity

Program Administrator, Sr

Environmental Health and Safety

.5

Serves on Sustainabilility Committee, Responsible for implementation of campus wide Municipal Stormwater Program

Assistant Professor

Civil Engineering

.2

Serves on Sustainability Committee.  Faculty Advisor for Engineers without Borders. Designed rain water harvesting system for WVU Ropes Course  and guided students through an energy audit of Student Rec Center.

Special Events Coordinator

Center for Civic Engagement

.05

Coordinates student involvement and volunteers for WE CAN initiatives, such as the Ecolympics and Mountaineers Recycle. Also coordinates, designs, and develops PR and outreach materials for these initiatives.

wecan.wvu.edu

Yes

Required      

Encouraged      

Appliances

[  ]

[  ]

Cleaning products

[  ]

[X]

Computers/electronics

[  ]

[X]

Lighting

[  ]

[X]

Office supplies

[  ]

[X]

Paper products

[  ]

[X]

Reduced packaging for purchases               

[  ]

[X]

Other. Please describe below.

[X]

[  ]

Percentage purchased  

Description

[  ]

Appliances

[  ]

Building products

[X]

Computers/electronics     

65%

on Dell Products

[  ]

Heating and cooling

[  ]

Lighting and fans

[  ]

Plumbing

Additional comments:

Yes

Percentage
post-consumer
recycled content     

Percentage
Forest Stewardship
Council certified   

Percentage
chlorine-free
 processed     

Description

Envelopes

Facial tissues

Napkins

100

Certified Sustainable Forestry

100

Tork Ecologo and Greenseal certified

Notepads

80-100

Via Office Supply Contract (STAPLES)

Office paper

80-100

Via Office Supply Contract (STAPLES)

Paper towels

Other. Please describe.

Our catering department uses an ecotainer paper/sugarcance hot cup and Taterware Plates and and Greenware cold cups unless customers make other requests

Additional comments:Please see the following document that lists all of the green purchasing at WVU: http://slate.wvu.edu/r/download/67954

Yes

Portion
EPEAT certified      

Percentage
EPEAT certified      

Product description (e.g. computers, printers)

Product 1

All

100

Dell Displays

Product 2

Some

70

Dell Notebook Computers

Product 3

Description

[  ]

Alumni green fund

[X]

Capital budget

Funds were used to purchase recycling trucks, recycling bins campus-wide for paper, plastic and aluminum and cardboard, textile recyling bins, and other equipment/accessories. A significant investment of over $25 million has already been made towards the Siemens performance contract for energy and water management.

[  ]

Endowment investment in on-campus sustainability projects    

[X]

Operating budget

Memberships to professional associations/organizations, sponsor events in partnership with local community and WV state agencies, travel to attend trade shows and conferences, prizes for student/employe ecolympics, outreach materials and products, stainless steel water bottles, 100% recycled t-shirts, and other giveaways.

[  ]

Revolving loan fund for sustainability projects

[  ]

Student green fee

[X]    

Other. Please describe.

Student Transportation Fee, federal/state/other research grants, corporate donations, unit/departmental level operating budgets,

Description

[X]

Departmental sustainability liaisons

WVU building supervisors encourage recycling, energy conservation, and other sustainable practices

[  ]

Green office certification program

[X]

Green office tips posted online or on staff bulletin boards

See wecan.wvu.edu, Network of electronic information stations (TV screens) placed campus-wide

[X]

Incorporation of sustainability issues into new employee orientation

Every Spring and Fall, an exhibit booth is set up with outreach and other information about sustainability at WVU.

[X]

Other

• Ecolympics awards for employees (free paid lunch) • Ride the bus/PRT free with WVU ID • Sustainability presentations to employees from senior administrators to clerical staff.   • Turn Off Light reminders on light switch covers. • "These Come From Trees" stickers on paper towel dispensers.   • Posters hung around campus encouraging overall sustainability. Sustainability Pledge for employees, • Bike to Work Week.   • Partnership with local TV station to recognize “sustainability champions” on campus, and in the community.

We are collecting our energy data for the purposes of calculating GHG emissions from the Performance Contract projects.

Start Date         

Emissions level

(Scopes 1 & 2)

Emissions level

(Scopes 1, 2 & 3)

URL          

Notes

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

No

Reduction level (percentage):

Baseline year:

Baseline emissions level:

Target year:

Additional comments:WVU has taken serious steps to reducing emissions by means of performance contracting with Siemens Building Systems. It involves the following:• Replacement of old lighting with energy-efficient bulbs• Installation of low-flow toilets, urinals, and shower heads• Installation of computerized monitoring systems to control building systems• Installation of variable speed motors on fans, blowers, and air handlers allowing for reduced speeds• Installation of chiller units in several buildings that will replace less efficient steam absorbers• Replacement of outdated boiler units with more energy-efficient units• Night temperature setbacks• Installation of laboratory hood controls• Commissioning of new and re-commissioning of old HVAC systems• Inclusion of energy recovery systems for laboratory facilities in new construction• Use of voltage switch and transformer for substations• Power metering• Outdoor air intake restoration• Tower sand filtration and side stream filtration system• Weatherization performance-based energy reduction program that includes replacing outdated lighting fixtures, installing nightly temperature setbacks, equipment/accessory replacement, and several other aspects targeting energy education, conservation, optimization, and efficiency.Results: Phase 1 GHG Gas Reductions are 10,384 tons or 8% extrapolated from the energy use profile. The projected greenhouse gas reductions for phase II are 10,220 tons or further reduction of 5%. With the completion of phase I and II, WVU has now entered into phase III of the contract.

Yes

Percentage reduced:

Baseline year:

Baseline emissions level:

Year achieved:

Additional comments:Phase 1 GHG Gas Reductions are 10,384 tons or 8% extrapolated from an energy use profile calculated by Siemens Industry, Inc. The projected greenhouse gas reductions for phase II are 10,220 tons or further reduction of 5%.

2009:

2008:

2007:

2006:

2005:

2009:

2008:

2007:

2006:

2005:

No

Percentage of building space

[  ]

Back pressure turbines

[X]

Economizers

60

[X]

Energy management system; building automation system, energy information system, or monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) system

60

[  ]

Gas-fired hydronic heating systems

[X]

Heat recovery systems

2

[X]

LED lighting

90

[X]

Lighting sensors

5

[  ]

Metering—chilled water

[X]

Metering—electric

90

[X]

Metering—steam

20

[X]

Other energy-efficient lighting (e.g. T5 or T8)

75

[  ]

Performing system tune-ups

[X]

Retrocommissioning of HVAC systems (buildings must have been commissioned, retrocommissioned or re-commissioned within the last 10 years)

5

[  ]

Steam turbines

[X]

Steam-line insulation

95

[X]

Timers for temperature control

1

[X]

Variable speed drives

40

[  ]

Vending machine sensors

60

[X]

Other. Please describe below.

 .

Description: • Installation of laboratory hood controls• Inclusion of energy recovery systems for laboratory facilities in new construction• Use of voltage switch and transformer for substations• Outdoor air intake restoration• Tower sand filtration and side stream filtration system• Weatherization        Conversion of all water cooled refrigeration to air cooled

[X]

Audits or investigations of individual energy use 

[  ]

Cash incentives for energy reductions among departments

[X]

Energy monitoring website or dashboard displays for buildings

[X]

Energy reduction competitions among departments and/or offices

[X]

Fume hoods in science buildings

[  ]

Green IT policies (e.g. enabling power management)

[X]

PR campaigns (increased/innovative signage, newsletters, slogans, saturation), demonstrations to raise awareness, pledge drives    

[X]

Trade-in or rebate programs for inefficient appliances (e.g. CFLs, refrigerators)

[X]

Other. Please describe: 1. WE CAN  (West Virginia Environmental Conservation Awareness Now) is a national award-winning environmental education program sponsored by the university to educate the campus and local communities about environmental concerns and simple ways in which everyone can be involved. Features of this program include the following: • Posters reminding building occupants to recycle and conserve, placed in nearly every building • Stickers over light switches reminding occupants to turn off the lights when not in use • Mouse pads reminding users to turn off electronics when not in use • Presentations to incoming freshmen, the Faculty Senate, the Staff Council, the Residence Hall Association, all housing and dining services staff, all facilities staff, extension and 4-H groups, and various other groups on the importance of such reminders • The Ecolympics competition was conducted with residence halls as well as administrative and classroom buildings; awards were given to the residence hall and the administrative or classroom building that recycled the most and saved the most energy. Energy consumption varied by building, but the most effective buildings reduced consumption by > 27%; the least effective reduced consumption by at least 10%.  2. WE GO! Alternative Transportation Program. Features of this program include the following: • Free access for faculty, staff, and students to PRT and Mountain Line bus services • Reduced parking permits for carpool and vanpool programs • On-line carpool matching program • Occasional Parking Program where staff and faculty forfeit their parking permits and pledge to use alternative transportation to get to campus  • Car sharing program   3. We Go! Bike-to-Work Week raised awareness amongst employees about the feasibility and advantages of biking to work.   • 25 employees participated • They collectively commuted 826 miles on bike with a calculated energy savings of 41 gallons of gasoline (by leaving their cars at home), 826 lbs in avoided carbon dioxide auto emissions, and 24,000 additional food calories burned, equal to what are found in about 7 lbs of body fat.   4. Trayless Dining instituted in two dining halls on campus to save energy use and other utility costs and reduce food waste.

No

Renewable
energy type

Percent of
total energy
consumption    

Production
source description

[  ]

Biomass

[  ]

Concentrated solar power

[  ]

Geothermal (shallow depth)

[  ]

Low-impact hydropower

[  ]

Photovoltaics

[  ]

Wind

[  ]

Other. Please specify below.    

Other description:

Yes

Number of systems:

Total MBtus generated annually:

Energy source

Percent of total energy purchase

Coal

100

Natural Gas

Nuclear

Petroleum

Renewables (biomass, solar, wind, low-impact hydropower, photovoltaics, geothermal)      

Other. Please specify:

Percentage of overall electricity consumption purchased from the grid:100%

No

Energy Source    

Percent of overall BTUs   

Biomass

Coal

Geothermal

Natural gas

100

Petroleum

Other. Please specify:

[  ]

None

[X]

Aluminum

[X]

Cardboard

[  ]

Glass

[X]

Paper

[  ]

Plastics (all)

[X]

Plastics (some)

[X]

Other. Please list: Steel cans, scrap metal, fluorescent bulbs, toner cartridges, electronics, and textiles.

30%

Yes

For waste generated by students  

For waste generated by the institution

Batteries

[  ]

[X]

Cell phones

[X]

[X]

Computers

[X]

[X]

Light bulbs

[X]

[X]

Printer cartridges

[X]

[X]

Other E-waste. Please list items:

[  ]

[  ]

The company holding the contract has a "no landfill" policy; it operates a mini-store through which it sells refurbished machines at a fraction of the cost of a new one.  All good electronics are plucked out of the waste stream and re-sold.  Only obsolete equipment is dismantled and recycled.

35-40%

No

[  ]  

Academic buildings

[  ]  

Offices

[  ]  

Outdoors

[  ]  

Residence halls

Yes

Description

[X]  

Limited printing

Although not an institutional policy, employees are encouraged to print double-sided and transact electronically whenever possible.  Students pay $.05 per sheet for black & white printing, and $.08 per sheet for color printing, encouraging conservation of printing.

[X]  

Move-in waste reduction

At Freshman move-in at WVU residence halls generates mountains of cardboard; WE CAN committee members and student volunteers assist new students and parents with carryout of the cardboard for recycling.  Last year, 14 tons of cardboard were recycled in one day.

[X]  

Move-out waste reduction

Annual Blue and Gold mine Sale: Every year, 50+ tons of furniture, clothing, carpets, appliances, shoes, electronics, etc. are collected, both on campus and off, and delivered to the football stadium.  United Way volunteers sort and price the material and execute the Blue and Gold Mine Sale on the last weekend in May.  United Way keeps the sale proceeds.  Since its inception, this sale has generated over $65,000 for United Way.

[X]  

Year-round materials exchange programs     

On case-by-case basis depending on the type of waste

[X]  

Other

One-shirt campaign: A clothing drive in partnership with 16 agencies, department, and organizations such as Goodwill industries, local community, WVU residence halls, student organizations, and religious organization was launched. This event was launched as part of larger on-campus event called "Another World is Possible." http://chestnutridgechurch.com/awip/ A total of 1,318 pounds were collected.

Yes

A final draft of the LEED policy has been developed and has to be approved by the University Planning Committee. Per this draft policy, all new construction and major renovations over $5 million will strive to attain a LEED certified or equivalent rating. URL not available

Total number of LEED-certified buildings:1

Combined gross square footage:      

Building name(s):

Certified-level   

74,163

Oglebay Hall

Silver-level

Gold-level

Platinum-level   

Total number of buildings that meet LEED criteria:1

Combined gross square footage:    

Building name(s):

Certified-level criteria met, but not certified

102,120

Brooks Hall

Silver-level criteria met, but not certified

Gold-level criteria met, but not certified

Platinum-level criteria met, but not certified   

10%

Total number of adaptive reuse projects completed since the year 2000:   1

Project name     

Square footage  

Former use        

Current use      

Additional details

WVU Sustainable Design Studio

2,000

WVU Child Care

Teaching lab for energy efficiency and green buidling

though not complete, the facility has been approved for use by the Division of Design & Merchandising to use in teaching green building and sustainable design.  The vision is to retrofit the facility, a 1959 ranch house, to demonstrate sustainable materials, energy efficiency, renewable energy options, water harvesting, local food production, etc.

Oglebay Hall

54,816

Psychology

Forensic Science

LEED Silver

Brooks Hall

90,311

Plant Pathology

Geology and Geography

Green Roof

Colson Hall

35,759

Library

English

Erickson Alumni

12,045

Alumni House

Art Education Center

No

Although a formal policy is not in place, several operations & maintenance activities on campus follow sustainable guidelines as recommended by USGBC (LEED), AASHE (STARS), APPA and other professional associations.

Yes

Percentage of building space     

[X]  

Building water metering

75

[X]  

Dual-flush toilets

1

[  ]  

Gray water systems

[  ]  

Laundry technology

[  ]  

Leak detection and reduction  

[X]  

Low-flow faucets

[X]  

Low-flow showerheads

1

[  ]  

Non-potable water usage

[X]  

Waterless urinals

1

[  ]  

Xeriscaping

N/A

[  ]  

Weather-informed irrigation

N/A

[  ]  

Other. Please describe below.  

Other description:

[X]

Living or vegetated roofs  

[  ]

Porous pavement

[X]

Retention ponds

[  ]

Stone swales

[X]

Vegetated swales

[X]

Other. Please describe: Sub-surface treatment of stormwater using chamber systems buried underneath parking lots

Name of program     

Type of community     

Number of students involved     

Additional details

Yes

[X]  

Skits, speakers, or presentations that take place in large venues that most or all first-year students attend. Topics must include at least one of the following: promoting the Office of Sustainability, student campus sustainability groups, or sustainability as an important campus issue.

[  ]  

Incorporating sustainability information into presentations made by RAs to individual hallways.

[  ]  

Active engagement of students in activities that raise awareness about sustainability, highlight how sustainability occurs on campus, or in which students take part in a productive activity, such as volunteer work or projects (e.g., working in the on-campus garden).

[  ]  

Making orientation more sustainable through efforts such as a zero-waste meal or carbon offsets.

[X]  

Other. Please describe:

New student Orientation and exhibits during various events on campus. Presentation to the Mountaineer parents club on sustainability at WVU. Freshman course University 101 course offered by the Adventure WV program on zero waste. Presentation to students and parents regarding alternative transportation options that the University provides includes free access to all regional bus service, car-sharing, and access to the University's PRT system. Presentations are made to the Student Government Association Board of Governors about the Office of Sustainability, and building collaborative initiatives/campaigns across campus.

Yes

Number of students:     

Average hours worked weekly per student:    

Paid positions

3

20

Unpaid positions

No

Number of students:     

Average hours worked weekly per student:

Paid positions.

Positions that award academic credit.  

Uncompensated positions.

Yes, two competitions.

Competition Name: Ecolympics

Year Initiated:2007

Website: wecan.wvu.edu

[X]

Students

[X]

Faculty

[X]

Staff

[X]

Administrators

[  ]

Other, please describe.  

[X]

Students

[X]

Faculty

[X]

Staff

[X]

Administrators

[  ]

Other, please describe:  

Describe:

[  ]  

Cash

[X]  

Non-monetary prizes  

Winning residence hall receives a prize of their own choosing, e.g. large screen televisions, exercise equipment, pool or ping pong tables.  Winners in the other building category (admin. buildings) receive a two hour work release lunch, which is provided by the office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance

[  ]  

Other

Describe:

[X]  

Energy conservation  

[X]  

Waste reduction

[X]

Water conservation  

[  ]  

Other

Competition Name: Sustainable and Renewable Energy Grants Program

Year Initiated:2009

Website: http://wecan.wvu.edu/home_2/sustainablestudentgrants

[  ]

Students

[  ]

Faculty

[X]

Staff

[X]

Administrators

[  ]

Other, please describe.  

[X]

Students

[  ]

Faculty

[  ]

Staff

[  ]

Administrators

[  ]

Other, describe:  

Describe:

[X]  

Cash

$500.00-$1000.00 per team

[  ]  

Non-monetary prizes  

[  ]  

Other

Describe:

[X]  

Energy conservation

[  ]  

Waste reduction

[  ]  

Water conservation  

[  ]  

Other

Competition Name:

Year Initiated:

Website:

[  ]

Students

[  ]

Faculty

[  ]

Staff

[  ]

Administrators

[  ]

Other, please describe.

[  ]

Students

[  ]

Faculty

[  ]

Staff

[  ]

Administrators

[  ]

Other, describe:

Describe:

[  ]  

Cash

[  ]  

Non-monetary prizes

[  ]  

Other

Describe:

[  ]  

Energy conservation  

[  ]  

Waste reduction

[  ]  

Water conservation

[  ]  

Other

Yes

Name

Description

URL

Sierra Student Coalition

The sierra student coalition is student-run environmental activist organization. It is entering its 15th year on WVU's campus, and works with the WVU administration to increase campus sustainability. It is also engaged in community environmental activism such as anti-MTR activism. It is also involved in numerous service projects yearly.

none

Society of Environmental Professionals

The society of environmental professionals seeks to improve the professional skills of its member in such areas as water quality testing, limnology, soil & Water conservation, etc.  It is also involved in numerous service projects yearly.

http://wvusep.synthasite.com/

WVU Biodiesel Project

Engaged in campaign to raise funds for a student run, on-campus processing station for conversion of WVU’s waste vegetable oil into biodiesel fuel.  Biodiesel will be used to produce a B20 blend which would be used in the Campus Diesel Fleet.

http://biodieselproject.wvu.edu/

Environmental Law Society

The Environmental Law Society is engaged in the professional skills development of its members. It is also hosts various environmental awareness raising events.

http://law.wvu.edu/student_life/student_organizations/environmental_law_society

The Wildlife Society

"As a society, we strive to enrich the experience and education of our members through guest lectures, hands-on activities and service projects relating to wildlife biology and conservation."

http://tws.wvu.edu/

WVU EcoCar

"West Virginia University, together with General Motors, Argonne National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy, is rising to the challenge of protecting the environment and lessening the country’s dependence on fossil fuels. By 2011, our EcoCAR Team will produce a fuel-efficient prototype hybrid vehicle that will change the face of sustainable transportation. We know the problem…Will you be part of the solution?"

ecocar.wvu.edu

WVU Horticulture Club

The horticulture club is involved in a yearly landscape competition that promotes sustainable landscaping

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18991964475

American Fisheries Society

"The mission of the American Fisheries Society is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals."

http://www.wvu.edu/~wvuafs/

WVU Society of Landscape Architecture

This organization promotes skill development of its members.  They are also involved in environmental awareness raising events such as hosting speakers and water quality forums.  This year, several of their members competed in and placed in a brownfields redevelopment design competition.

WVU Engineers Without Borders

The mission of EWB-USA is to partner with developing communities to improve their quality of life through the implementation of environmentally sustainable, equitable, and economical engineering projects. In the process of working to advance developing communities, EWB-USA promotes the development of globally aware and internationally responsible engineers, students, and professionals.

http://ewb.studentorgs.wvu.edu/

Tau Beta Pi

Tau Beta Pi is the National Engineering Honor society.  They have partnered with a local Non-Profit, Positive Spin, to help promote sustainable transportation through bike drives, and volunteering to help repair these bicycles which are then provided to students and the community at low cost.

Number of vehicles

[X]  

100 percent electric

73

[  ]  

Diesel-electric hybrid

[  ]  

Fueled with B20 or higher biofuel for more than 6 months of the year

[  ]  

Fueled with E85 or higher ethanol for more than 6 months of the year    

[X]  

Gasoline-electric hybrid

1

[  ]  

Hydrogen fueled

[  ]  

Plug-in hybrid

[X]  

Other. Please describe:

51%

Percentage

Bicycle

5%

Carpool/vanpool

4%

Public transit

24%

Single-occupancy vehicle    

49%

Walking

18%

25%

Percentage

Bicycle

3%

Carpool/vanpool

4%

Public transit

10%

Single-occupancy vehicle    

75%

Walking

8%

Description:WVU offers to both students and employees free access to on-line carpool matching.

Description

[X]  

Carpool matching

Zimride on-line

[  ]  

Financial remuneration  

[X]  

Preferential parking

[X]  

Other

guaranteed ride home

Description

[X]  

Carpool matching

Zimride on-line

[  ]  

Financial remuneration  

[  ]  

Preferential parking

[  ]  

Other

•        The university provides free access to the Mountain Line transit system for all WVU students, faculty, and staff. All buses within the Mountain Line fleet are equipped with bicycle racks. Besides the bus services that are available through Mountain Line, the university operates the only public PRT system that uses computer operated electric vehicles that transport WVU students, faculty, and staff as well as the general public over a nine-mile fixed guideway. The PRT system is free to WVU students and employees, and the general public pays $.50 per trip. •        In the fall of 2009, the university opened a unique intermodal transportation center that houses  indoor bicycle storage, pedestrian and bicyclist shower facilities, commuter student lounge, general public lounge, bus terminal for the Mountain Line and WVU shuttle services, a 505-space parking garage, and direct access to the PRT station at the Health Sciences Center.

Eligible community members:

Size of the discount (as a percent of full price)

[X]  

Faculty

100

[X]  

Staff

100

[X]  

Students   

100

The university provides free access to the Mountain Line transit system for all WVU students, faculty, and staff. All buses within the Mountain Line fleet are equipped with bicycle racks. Besides the bus services that are available through Mountain Line, the university operates the only public PRT system that uses computer operated electric vehicles that transport WVU students, faculty, and staff as well as the general public over a nine-mile fixed guideway. The PRT system is free to WVU students and employees, and the general public pays $.50 per trip. Also, persons with disabilities are provided free shuttle service around the campus.

Through an operating subsidy with the Mountain Line regional transit system, the university provides free transportation to off-campus shopping and living areas as well as early morning transportation to student entertainment areas.

Yes

Description:

Yes

Yes

Description:It is a guiding principle in the ten-year master plan to improve vehicular and pedestrian separation on campus as well as to reinforce pedestrian circulation. The WVU Transportation and Parking Plan has been reviewed and accepted as the university’s strategic framework by Vice President of Administration and Finance Narvel Weese. It has been recommended that WVU do the following:•        Collect information about bicycle and pedestrian usage needs•        Ensure that bike trails begin and end at several accessible locations around Morgantown as well as providing transit to these areas•        Install covered parking and bike lockers•        Encourage the creation of covered parking and bike lockers in the community by working with the Morgantown Bike Board•        Explore the creation of a fleet of inexpensively rented or free bicycles or mopeds•        Install signage for bicyclists and pedestrians•        Consider installation of bicycle dismount zones•        Implement an education program about safety issues concerning bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists on campus•        Explore with local governmental bodies regulations concerning snow and ice removal on pedestrian walkways and their enforcement•        Identify ways on campus to better distinguish crosswalks for pedestrians and drivers by working with local government and the Department of Highways; target crosswalks have been identified•        Develop periodic publicity campaigns to highlight available bike paths and pedestrian walkways, and encourage their use•        Conduct a walkability audit to pinpoint more areas of concern•        Enact policy that no parking lot or structure can be built without properly designing and completing sidewalks, stairs, lighting, bike paths, and walkways to the buildings/facilities•        Encourage smart growth planning and design•        Develop a comprehensive walking and biking plan•        Create a webmap marked with walking/biking paths•        Consider walking/biking friendliness when planning construction sites

It is a guiding principle in the ten-year master plan to improve vehicular and pedestrian separation on campus as well as to reinforce pedestrian circulation. The WVU Transportation and Parking Plan has been reviewed and accepted as the university’s strategic framework by Vice President of Administration and Finance Narvel Weese. It has been recommended that WVU do the following: •        Collect information about bicycle and pedestrian usage needs •        Ensure that bike trails begin and end at several accessible locations around Morgantown as well as providing transit to these areas •        Install covered parking and bike lockers •        Encourage the creation of covered parking and bike lockers in the community by working with the Morgantown Bike Board •        Explore the creation of a fleet of inexpensively rented or free bicycles or mopeds •        Install signage for bicyclists and pedestrians •        Consider installation of bicycle dismount zones •        Implement an education program about safety issues concerning bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists on campus •        Explore with local governmental bodies regulations concerning snow and ice removal on pedestrian walkways and their enforcement •        Identify ways on campus to better distinguish crosswalks for pedestrians and drivers by working with local government and the Department of Highways; target crosswalks have been identified •        Develop periodic publicity campaigns to highlight available bike paths and pedestrian walkways, and encourage their use •        Conduct a walkability audit to pinpoint more areas of concern •        Enact policy that no parking lot or structure can be built without properly designing and completing sidewalks, stairs, lighting, bike paths, and walkways to the buildings/facilities •        Encourage smart growth planning and design •        Develop a comprehensive walking and biking plan •        Create a webmap marked with walking/biking paths •        Consider walking/biking friendliness when planning construction sites

Employees eligible

Description:

[  ]  

Telecommuting

[X]  

Condensed work week  

Classified, non-classified, faculty, FEAP and temp employees

With the approval of supervisors, employees can flex their time or work a compressed, 4 day work week.

Additional comments:

Urban

430

9,987,678

24,899

3,999

21%

Description (optional)

[X]    

Campus garden or farm

Organic Research farm, Animal Sciences Farm, Agronomy Farm, Reedsville Farm (Equine Management), and a Community Garden is in proposal phase

[  ]    

Disposable water bottle ban

[X]    

Environmental science/studies major (undergraduate-level)

Environmental Protection, Environmental Economics

[X]    

Environmental science/studies minor or concentration (undergraduate-level)   

Environmental Protection, Economisc

[X]    

Graduate-level environmental studies program (graduate-level)

Natural Resource Economics: M.S. and Ph.D.

[X]    

Graduate-level sustainability studies program

Doctorates in Sustainable Community Development

[X]    

Outdoors club

Sierra Student Coalition, Adventure WV: http://adventurewv.wvu.edu/

[  ]     

Participation in Recyclemania

[  ]    

Single-stream recycling

[X]    

Student trustee position

[X]    

Sustainability major, minor or concentration (undergraduate-level)   

Minor is expected to be approved soon