Benchmark 2: Reduce campus and building energy intensity Target and date: Reduce building energy intensity 20% below 2004 levels by 2014 and 40% below 2004 levels by 2030. Avoid 24 Megawatt (MW) peak on the Athens campus. Lower peak to 23 MW by 2016.
Highlights:
Buildings and Energy Infrastructure
Athens campus reduced its energy intensity by 9.7% from 2004 levels.
Peak energy intensity was 21.6 MW in FY13
Residential Housing is currently in the design and planning phase of a Housing Development Plan. That plan has publicly embraced the need to commit to sustainable design features that will reduce building energy intensity.
Ohio University has entered into an aggressive Energy Performance Contract that is expected to assist with future reductions in campus and building energy intensity.
Progress Overview:
Next Steps:
Energy intensity was 165,000 BTU/GSF in FY12, representing a 9.7% decrease from 2004 levels at 181,000 BTU/GSF.
Office of Sustainability will continue to work with Facilities Management to provide support in accomplishing these goals through efforts such as energy conservation programming and outreach.
Peak energy intensity was 21.6 MW, indicating that the Athens campus successfully avoided a 24 MW peak and reached a peak below 23 MW before 2016.
Reporting Bodies: Facilities Management, Office for Design and Construction, Residential Housing
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