Projects
If you would like to submit a project for the consideration of the SCP, please review the process document so you can understand the process involved in getting a proposal moved forward. To submit the project for consideration, please use the SCP Project Proposal Form and fill out as much information as possible.
A completed proposal form should be submitted to either
Jerry Mason or Jill Jennings Golich. Please include any additional documentation that you believe is required, along with the contact information of the person submitting the project proposal.
Process for Submittal and Review of Projects for SCP Funding
SCP Project Proposal Form
Projects supported by the Sustainable Campus Program fall into five broad categories:
Renewable Energy
100 % Wind Offset – $100,000 / year for three years
In the summer of 2009 the SCP sponsored a three year contract with Renewable Choice Energy to offset 100% of the campus' electricity use with Renewable Energy Credits generated through the development of wind power programs through the western US. This purchase ranks the Auraria Campus in the top 10 schools / universities in teh EPA green power purhasers program.
Solar Energy Project – $220,000
The SCP and AHEC staff is currently in the process of bringing a medium sized solar energy project to campus. This photvolataic system will reduce the campus' need for fossil fuel based electricity as well as provide an education program aspect for the campus community.
Energy Efficiency
Pool & Gym Light replacement – $400,000
During the 2009-2010 school year the SCP sponsored an energy efficiency project which replaced old metal halide fixtures with new energy efficient fixtures in the PE building. This lighting retrofit project is projected to reduce Auraria Camus annual electricity use by approximately 75,000 Kwh annually which corresponds to a reduction of 60 MTCO2e of GHG emissions annually. This project will also save AHEC $117,000 in utility costs over 10 years and is projected to have a payback timeline of less than 3 years.
Direct Digital Control Monitoring System – $125,000
During the 2009-2010 school year, the SCP also allocated the funding to sponsor a direct digital control (DDC)system which will allow for more effective monitoring and control of building energy and utility systems. While ththis project is still in the early stages it promises to help out remendously with future energy efficiency projects.
Recycling & Integrated Waste Management
Campus-wide Single Stream Recycling Program – $109,500
In January 2010 the SCP sponsored the launch of a campus-wide single stream recycling program which allowed for the recycling of paper, plastics, metals and more. This program has reduced campus waste sent to the landfill by over 30% campus-wide and as much as 65% in some individual buildings.
Water Use
Toilet and water fixture replacement – $75,000
The Auraria Campus is also now a leader in water efficiency. By replacing over 300 toilets, over 150 urinals and 250 faucets across campus the Auraria community is now saving nearly 3 million gallons of water annually, representing approximately a 5% reduction in campus use. This project was made possible with cooperation of the Sustainable Campus Program which provided the labor costs, AHEC Facilities Management which performed the labor and Denver Water which donated all of the toilets, urinals and faucets. In addition to saving preious water resources, this project will save the Auraria community approximately $15,260 annually. While the GHG emissions reduced through water efforts are extremely modest, reducing water use on campus is an essential aspect of campus wise sustainability efforts.
Education & Outreach
The Sustainable Campus Fair – $1,000 / semester
Every semester the SCP works with other campus groups including COPIRG, Metro Environmental Science Organization, the Auraria Composting Group and others.
School Newspaper Ads
Every semester the SCP buys some advertising space in the student newspapers for SCP ads, flyers, etc.
