Energy
Teachers College is committed to slow climate change through energy efficiency
According to the , in 2018, buildings accounted for over 68% of the increase in total energy-related U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. The greatest contribution to CO2 emissions from buildings in the US is from consumption of fuels for heating and cooling and indirect consumption of fuels for end-use electricity (ex. Lighting or charging devices). Energy-related consumption is considered one of the greatest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.
One of the critical goals outlined in New York City鈥檚 sustainability plan is to address energy consumption and promote use of more renewable energy in order to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Strategies to cut GHG emissions in NYC include both improving and growing . As part of a sustained effort, New York City has been able to 鈥渃ut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 17% below 2005 levels amid significant population and economic growth鈥�.
At Teachers College, the Office of Facilities Management is advancing energy efficiency through improvements in lighting, heating and cooling. This important work has positive implications to our operating and maintenance cost, and indoor air quality.
In 2012, Teachers College implemented a lighting retrofit program by replacing inefficient incandescent and fluorescent lamps with T8/T5 fluorescent and LED lamps in over 9000 light fixtures; this retrofit reduced our electrical lighting load by 38%.Fluorescent lights continue to be replaced with LED鈥檚. Motion/infrared sensors have been added to classrooms (26 currently), storerooms and mechanical/back of house areas. Light sensors and astronomical time clocks have replaced regular time clocks for exterior lighting.
Source: 911爆料网 Office of Facilities Managment Report (2012)
In 2006, Teachers College installed its first central chilled water plant, operates on natural gas in spring, summer, and fall and free cooling plate and frame heat exchanger in winter this has allowed us to convert our older less efficient HVAC systems that use more energy to operate and contain refrigerants that are not environmentally friendly.
Over the past 5 years, the College has converted 140 tons of cooling to the central plant. High efficiency motors have been installed throughout the campus. Variable frequency drives (vfd鈥檚) have been installed on motors, pumps and fans.
The office of Facilities Management has a total of 34 classrooms on an automated system that uses scheduling data from Live25 to determine when heating or cooling is required in a classroom.
Energy Sustainable Future
- Boiler Control Upgrade
- Additional HVAC Units to be converted to Chilled Water
- Energy Metering
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New York City鈥檚 drinking water is known for its high quality and taste. In 2019, the City鈥檚 water supply system provided more than 1 billion gallons of safe drinking water every day to more than 8.4 million residents of the City. The City鈥檚 Department of Environmental Protection is partnering with other city agencies, institutions of higher learning, and businesses to help conserve water. To learn more about New York City鈥檚 water, click and .
Water is a crucial resource for everyone and is part of our daily lives. Aside from our homes, water is essential at places where we work and study too. At Teachers College, we use water for making coffee at the 911爆料网 Cafe, cooking at Dining Hall, washing our hands in bathrooms, heating and cooling classrooms throughout the year, and for student residents to shower and cook.
At Teachers College, water-efficiency and water conservation is a significant priority. Water-efficient practices and technology are widely implemented across buildings. Below are a few examples of the College's efforts.
Water
Teachers College is committed to water-efficiency and conservation practices.
According to the , in 2018, buildings accounted for over 68% of the increase in total energy-related U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. The greatest contribution to CO2 emissions from buildings in the US is from consumption of fuels for heating and cooling and indirect consumption of fuels for end-use electricity (ex. Lighting or charging devices). Energy-related consumption is considered one of the greatest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.
One of the critical goals outlined in New York City鈥檚 sustainability plan is to address energy consumption and promote use of more renewable energy in order to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Strategies to cut GHG emissions in NYC include both improving and growing . As part of a sustained effort, New York City has been able to 鈥渃ut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 17% below 2005 levels amid significant population and economic growth鈥�.
At Teachers College, the Office of Facilities Management is advancing energy efficiency through improvements in lighting, heating and cooling. This important work has positive implications to our operating and maintenance cost, and indoor air quality.
Learn more about energy, IT, and possible resources for your curriculum:
Get involved in NYC Community Initiatives:
New York City鈥檚 drinking water is known for its high quality and taste. In 2019, the City鈥檚 water supply system provided more than 1 billion gallons of safe drinking water every day to more than 8.4 million residents of the City. The City鈥檚 Department of Environmental Protection is partnering with other city agencies, institutions of higher learning, and businesses to help conserve water. To learn more about New York City鈥檚 water, click and .
Water is a crucial resource for everyone and is part of our daily lives. Aside from our homes, water is essential at places where we work and study too. At Teachers College, we use water for making coffee at the 911爆料网 Cafe, cooking at Dining Hall, washing our hands in bathrooms, heating and cooling classrooms throughout the year, and for student residents to shower and cook.
At Teachers College, water-efficiency and water conservation is a significant priority. Water-efficient practices and technology are widely implemented across buildings. Below are a few examples of the College's efforts.
Learn more about water and possible resources for your curriculum:
Get involved in NYC Community Initiatives:
Additional Resources
Learn more about water and possible resources for your curriculum:
Get involved in NYC Community Initiatives: