Progress Report for University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Climate Neutrality Target Date:	2061

Interim Milestone Emission-Reduction Target	Target Date	Baseline*
20% reduction in Total Scopes 1, 2, 3 Emissions	by 2021	relative to baseline emissions in 2008
40% reduction in Total Scopes 1, 2, 3 Emissions	by 2031	relative to baseline emissions in 2008
60% reduction in Total Scopes 1, 2, 3 Emissions	by 2041	relative to baseline emissions in 2008
80% reduction in Total Scopes 1, 2, 3 Emissions	by 2051	relative to baseline emissions in 2008
100% reduction in Total Scopes 1, 2, 3 Emissions	by 2061	relative to baseline emissions in 2008

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GHGs summary

GHGs for University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Reporting Year	Gross Emissions	Net Emissions	Full Time Enrollments	Total Bldg. Sq. Ft.	[action]
2008	256634.0	253265.0	26803.0	14490871.0	[ view ]
2009	240579.0	237493.0	25991.0	14553810.0	[ view ]
2010	227821.0	224081.0	24222.9	14525833.0	[ view ]

• Change in GHG gross emissions
  

  -28813.0

  UTK's gross emissions have decreased by 28,813-metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, or 11 percent, since fiscal year 2008. This decrease was driven by three main factors: 1) campus energy conservation and efficiency initiatives; 2) diversification of purchased electricity fuel mix; and, 3) increased use of alternative commuting by university employees and students. Approximately 40 percent of UTK's emissions reduction is driven by campus energy conservation and efficiency initiatives. Total electricity use decreased by 4.3 million kWh between fiscal year 2008 and fiscal year 2010. Roughly 20 percent of the University's emissions reduction comes from TVA, UTK's regional utility, using less coal and more hydroelectric and nuclear to produce electricity in fiscal year 2010 compared with fiscal year 2008. Another 16 or so percent of UTK's emissions reduction comes from using more recent data on campus commuting patterns. Previous inventories estimated commuting emissions based on a 2004 Knox Smart Trips Survey. The spring 2010 campus commuting survey suggests that more faculty, staff and students are commuting by alternative means (modes other than driving alone) than the 2004 survey had indicated. With fewer employees and students driving to campus, commuting emissions decreased. Additional factors driving down UTK's emissions include reduced solid waste, decreased electricity transmission and distribution losses (due to less electricity consumption), and less fleet fuel use.



• Change in GHG emissions per 1000 sq.ft. building space
  

  -2.02619558187



• Change in GHG emissions per full time enrollment (FTE)
  

  -0.169632758097

Curriculum

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Co-Curriculum

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Research

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Community Engagement

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Energy Efficiency Projects

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• Number of Energy Efficiency Retrofit Projects planned, but not yet implemented:

  16



• Number of Energy Efficiency Retrofit Projects completed since signing the ACUPCC:

  9



• Number of buildings that have received a green building certification since signing the ACUPCC:

  0



• Number of green buildings planned or scheduled for completion in the next 2 years:

  4



• For all buildings, the green building certification/rating used is:

  USGBC:LEED

Renewable Energy

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• Annual output (in kWhs) for each renewable energy system utilized by University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  • Solar output: 493 kWh
  
  
  • Biomass output: 0 kWh
  
  
  • Fuel Cell output: 0 kWh
  
  
  • Geothermal output: 0 kWh
  
  
  • Annual renewable energy purchased: 9000000 kWh
  
  

• Other GHG mitigation efforts:
  Renewable energy projects planned at UTK include: 12 solar-assisted electric vehicle charging stations, as well as geothermal heating and cooling at the new Sorority Village.

Financial Data

savings...

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• Has your Climate Action Plan and/or related sustainability efforts saved your institution money so far, e.g. by reducing operational expenses?

  yes



• Amount spent on CAP projects:

  $1-10M



• Estimated amount saved to date from implementing your CAP projects:

  $1-10M



• Estimated total savings expected from implementing entire Climate Action Plan

  $50-60M



• Additional information or context to support expected savings:

  Energy conservation alone is helping campus avoid approximately $1 million per year, or $50 million over the course of the 50-year Climate Action Plan. In addition, the 16 energy efficiency retrofit projects mentioned above will save the University an estimated $7.4 million over their expected lifetimes.

funding....

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• Financial resources (dollar amount) secured from outside sources to support mitigation efforts related to the Climate Action Plan (grants, gifts, etc...) :

  11000



• Additional information on secured outside funding:

  Created in 2005, the Campus Environmental Stewardship Fund encourages and enables faculty, staff, and other donors to help make the Knoxville campus an outstanding example of environmental leadership. For more information visit http://environment.utk.edu/stewardship.html.

finance methods...

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• Financing Methods utilized for Mitigation or Renewable Energy Projects:
  • Student Green Fees
  • Other
    General operating funds and utility rebates