Implementation Profile for Iowa Lakes Community College
Submitted on October 24, 2007; last updated on July 13, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Assoc/Pub-R-M: Associate's Public Rural-serving Medium |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Estherville, IA |
| Community Setting | Small town |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 6 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Valerie Newhouse |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.iowalakes.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | No information provided |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Delaine Hiney |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Executive Director Facilities Management |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Facilities Management |
| Format of Structure | Task Force |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 25 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Community Leaders, Faculty, Students, Community Members, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | Iowa Lakes has been a long-time advocate for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Participation in this initiative fits well within our core values We strive for effective collaboration and partnership among our various college constituents (business, industry, other higher education institutions, individual citizens). We believe we have a responsibility to be good stewards of public resources." A core group of stake holders, representing the college and community at large was identified spring 2007. Strategies identified by this dynamic committee are forwarded to the President's Cabinet. |
Tangible Actions
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1. Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Silver standard or equivalent. Yes: Iowa Lakes will move forward to set quidelines so all new construction will meet LEED Silver standards or equivalent. |
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2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. Yes: Iowa Lakes has set guidelines that when available all equipment/appliances purchased are to be Energy Star certified products. This guideline was implemented prior to 2005. |
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3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution. No: No information provided. |
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4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution. Yes: Where available Iowa Lakes will encourage the use of public transportation. |
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5. Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15% of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources. Yes: Iowa Lakes GHG emission profile determined our electrical usage is approximately 6,263 metric tons of CO2/year. Currently, Iowa Lakes purchases 31.2% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources which offsets our CO2/year emissions by 1,956 metric tons. The college owns a wind turbine, which offsets 3,871 metric tons of CO2/year for a total offset of 5,827 metric tons of CO2/year. Making the total electrical usage approximately 436 metric tons of CO2/year or 93% renewable fuel sources. Iowa Lakes will continue to decrease the metric tons of CO2/year/sq.ft. annually. |
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6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested. No: No information provided. |
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7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste.
Yes:
Iowa Lakes facilities staff currently recycles cardboard, paper, metal, glass, computer monitors, computer processing units, light bulbs, and mercury.
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