Sustainability at UC San Diego

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Sustainability at UC San Diego
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS FOR CALIFORNIA
2008
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A Leader in Climate Solutions
UC San Diego has long been internationally
recognized for its pioneering research in global
climate change. As a living laboratory for
climate solutions, UC San Diego will be an early
adopter for real-world tools and leading-edge
technologies for California and global
marketplace.
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Campus Quick Facts
Electricity Peak demands (MW)
With a daily population of more than 45,000, UCSD
is the size of a small city.
City of San Diego
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UC San Diego
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As a research and medical institution, we have a
higher consumption of energy than comparable
communities.
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Qualcomm
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SDSU
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UCSD self-generates 80 of its electricity demand
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Campus Quick Facts
Campus Quick Facts
Square Feet of Facility Space (in millions)
UCSD maintains 11 million square feet of facility
space. Included in the daily population of
45,000, we have more than 8,000 student residents
living on campus.
UC San Diego
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City of San Diego
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Qualcomm
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Campus Quick Facts
Campus Quick Facts
Carbon Footprint metric tons/yr CO2 (in thousands)
UCSD produces 197,000 tons of carbon dioxide each
year.
UC San Diego
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City of San Diego
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UCSD is the first university in the California
Climate Action Registry and the first UC campus
to join the Chicago Climate Exchange.
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Campus Quick Facts
Campus Quick Facts
UCSD uses natural gas to fuel its power
plant. In the future, rather than being solely
dependent on natural gas, UCSD intends to secure
diverse sources of renewable energy.

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Campus Quick Facts
Campus Quick Facts
On October 24, 2007 the energy situation for the
San Diego region was in crisis. UC San Diego
reduced electrical demand by approximately 4MW.
We exported 3 MW back to the local grid.

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Our Challenges
Future Energy Costs and Emissions Regulations
May Inhibit UCSDs Growth
Campus Growth
Energy Intensive Research University
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Unfunded Mandates and New Restrictions
Constrained State Operating Budget
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Key Elements of Strategy
Infrastructure Procurement
Recycling Conservation
StudentInvolvement
Transportation
Facilities Operations
Building Design
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Photovoltaic SOLARENERGY
Methane Fuel Cells
Sea WaterCooling
Financing Partnerships
How You Can Help Next Steps
WindEnergy
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Energy Efficiency
Facility Operations
E1
UCSD will continue to be a leader in Resource
Conservation and Energy Efficiency
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We are the first university member of Green Grid
Collaborative.
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Facility retrofits have decreased energy
consumption and saved UCSD 12M annually.
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UCSD has received 5 Best Practice Awards, 3
Excellence in Energy Efficiency Awards, 2 Energy
Education Leadership Awards.
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Energy Efficiency
Transportation
E2
We plan to maximize use of Alternative Fuels
Transportation
Replace our vehicle fleet with hybrid,
bio-diesel, and electric vehicles
Reduce single-occupancy vehicle usage from 54 to
45 (4,200 person reduction) over the next 10
years
4,600 passengers ride a UCSD shuttle each day
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Building Design
E3
Our plan is to design all future campus buildings
to LEED Silver or Gold Standards.
Leadership in Energy Environmental Design
(LEED) is the nationally recognized green
building rating system.
Rady or Liechtag
All UCSD design and project managers have now
received LEED training.
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Infrastructure
E4
Create a State-of-the-Art Energy Infrastructure
2008 Expanding cogeneration capacity by 50 will
yield 2.4M annually in savings and reduce
emissions.
2 million state grant will continue energy-
efficiency retrofits with a goal of 1 million
square feet of facilities by 2010.
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Conservation Recycling
E5
UC San Diego recycles nearly 40 of its waste,
which equals 2,000 tons each year.
Demonstrate Best Practices in Recycling
The campus will achieve 50 waste diversion by
June 2008 and 75 by 2012. By 2020, UCSDs goal
is to be a zero-waste campus.
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Research and Student Involvement
E6
Student research projects involve water quality,
marine ecosystems, photovoltaics, environmental
sensor networks, biofuels and composting. Students
have the opportunity to apply their learning in
hands-on projects with real-world
application. UC San Diego offers unique research
opportunities for students including
collaboration with staff, faculty and community
partners.
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Renewable Solar Energy
E7
Become a leading university site in the world for
Photovoltaic Energy (PV)
We have secured incentives to develop 1MW of PV
energy.
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Fuel Cell Energy
E8
Become global university leader in Ultra Clean
Fuel Cells
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Using Sea Water
E9
Become a Global Demonstration Project for Sea
Water Cooling
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Renewable Wind Energy
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Become a Pioneer in the Utilization of Off-Peak
Wind Energy
Off-PeakWind Generation
Throttle DownPower Plant
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Partnerships
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A Focused Approach to Sustainability Financing
Partnerships
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capital outlays ? Reduces exposure to future
fossil-fuel price escalation ? Transforms
traditional energy- intensive research and
medical institutions into a new model of
sustainability
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How You Can Help
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100K for preparation of bid package on 1 million
sq feet of energy efficiency retrofits 300K for
development of CNG-Hybrid Electric vehicle for
UCSD fleet 400K for sea water cooling detailed
feasibility study 500K for shortfall in funding
to install an additional 1 MW of photovoltaics
worth 8M 5M for seeding a building green
fund to be replenished from energy savings
Lets work together to live sustainable lives
Become a UCSD partner Sponsor a research
project Learn more through our UCSD Extension
classes Volunteer with our UCSD environmental
clubs
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Thank You
UC San Diego is becoming a global model of
sustainability for universities and communities
alike.
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