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Many of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) green operation practices contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases, as well as promote energy efficiency. The protection of our climate and future depends on our ability to reduce the emissions of certain gases into the environment. These gases include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases. In support of climate change, UTEP has an overall goal of reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and limiting our carbon footprint. The following initiatives aid in neutralizing pollution and reducing greenhouse gases:
•Implementation of campus energy management program that includes installing meters in each campus building to assess power consumption and electrical load
•Installation of energy-efficient lighting systems with new mechanical components and occupancy sensors
•Replacement of T-12 gas-discharge fluorescent light fixtures with lower emission T-8 compact fluorescent lamps (Currently 70% of campus buildings have been retrofitted.)
•Modernization of Thermal Plant chiller systems and other building HVAC systems to eliminate the use of ozone-depleting refrigerants
•Upgrade of 30-year old fume hoods and associated exhaust systems in the Engineering and Science Complex to Energy-STAR® laboratory equipment
•Conversion of UTEP’s diesel vehicle fleet, including the campus shuttles, to exclusively use a B-20 bio-diesel blend of 20% bio-fuel, a cellulose product derived mostly from cottonseed oil, mixed with 80% ultra-low sulfur diesel. •Construction of El Paso’s first Green Roof, which will aid in filtering carbon emissions and reducing the heat island effect for the building’s surroundings.

Alternative Energy - The University of Texas at El Paso
UTEP is committed to finding alternative sources of usable energy to aid in the reduction of our nation’s dependency on non-renewable fuels. Alternative energy sources that are currently being evaluated include the use of solar energy panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and alternative fuel vehicle programs. Although currently unfunded, designs for the placement of photovoltaic panels on the Sun Bowl Parking Garage, thermal-photovoltaic panels at the Swimming and Fitness Center, and wind turbines atop the new Chemistry and Computer Science Building are currently underway. These projects will provide substantial energy savings and reduce dependency on the electrical grid and net metering for cost savings during the peak energy-use hours.

Energy Efficiency - The University of Texas at El Paso
In October 2007, UTEP signed an agreement with El Paso Electric to participate in the Texas Schools and Cities Conserving Resources (SCORE) Program to help improve energy efficiency and reduce energy operating costs. As part of the Texas SCORE Program, the SCORE consultant assessed UTEP’s energy management program and conducted energy assessments of various campus facilities. As a result, UTEP is already saving more than $2.5 million a year as a result of past and ongoing energy saving efforts.

Completed projects include:
•Temperature Set-back Policy (add hyperlink to Temperature policy on VPBA’s page on campus policies) that standardizes building temperatures to remain at 70 degrees with an adjustment up to 73 degrees in the summer (exceptions for specialized facilities and labs)
•Chiller Replacement Project, which incorporated energy-efficient equipment that will yield an estimated Peak Demand Savings of 772.8 kW per year (El Paso Electric presented UTEP with an incentive check in the amount of $115,800 for this project.)
•Replacement of roofs at the Don Haskins Center and Engineering and Science Complex to generate estimated peak demand savings of 17.3 KW per year
•Retrofit and Modernization Project that converted existing building fixtures and appliances to energy efficient systems in 32 buildings, including entire mechanical systems in 14 buildings and plumbing systems in 23 buildings
•Installation of electrical meters in campus buildings to track and assess power consumption
•Study of power distribution grid to provide a smarter, more reliable power distribution network, including potential replacement transformers and reconfiguration of electrical systems
•Re-lamping program for street and interior lighting to replace with higher efficiency fluorescent fixtures and LED lamps
•Installation of energy management system at the Sun Bowl Parking Garage that monitors sun light levels and adjusts interior lighting levels and reduces lighting in areas of low usage
•Replacement of high voltage cables throughout campus to reduce line losses and improve the reliability of the distribution network
•Phased replacement of the transformers throughout the campus (will be completed in 2010) with more efficient units that reduce energy losses and improve reliability
•Reduction of energy-intensive activities at the Physical Plant Complex (e.g. welding, industrial equipment operations) during peak-power demand periods
•Installation of 150 motion-sensor “Vending Miser” devises on campus vending machines to power-off the machines when no one is around
Future projects include:

•Replacement of roofs at older campus buildings
•Installation of water, natural gas, and thermal meters in campus buildings to track and assess consumption
•Replacement of street and interior lamps with LED lighting
•Installation of “Smart” thermostats in each Miner Village apartment to automatically adjust heating and cooling per occupancy track record
•Installation of power correction units that provide power factor correction for 120 Vac single phase to 600 Vac three phase commercial applications to reduce KVA and kWh consumption.

What You Can Do More - The University of Texas at El Paso
Consolidate personal refrigerators. Refrigerators use a great amount of electricity and run 24/7 at a cost of about $4.00 per month for large Energy Star rated refrigerators and $2.00 per month for small personal refrigerators. This cost adds up when there are several hundred personal refrigerators throughout campus. Consider having one centrally located that several folks share.
Turn computers off. Each computer consumes an average of 110 watts of power per hour at a cost of about $3.00 per month at 8 hours per day while in use. With 9,000 desktop computers on campus, we can save energy by turning them off when you leave for the day and setting them to go into sleep mode when they are not being used, which will consume only 10 watts of power.
Turn lights off. Each florescent bulb uses about 32 watts. Lighting for a typical office consumes about 256 watts of energy at a cost of about $6.00 per week. In the classrooms, there are many more units and can run an average of 2048 watts per classroom (8 hours per day for 5 days a week = $50.00) and even more for larger rooms. We can save quite a bit of energy if everyone takes the initiative to turn off lights in empty rooms -- day and night. Don’t forget to turn off lights in restrooms as well.
Close the blinds. The sun shines in our large windows and heats up the rooms requiring additional energy to offset the heat in the summer.
Do not use space heaters. These are not only huge energy hogs, but they pose a serious fire hazard. (Actually, University compliance requirements prohibit the use of personal items that incur additional cost against the university or state.) A medium space heater rated at 900 watts costs about $20.00 per week at 8 hours per day.
Set thermostats 70 degrees in the winter and 73 degrees in the summer. These settings generally provide a comfortable work environment. Try to avoid adjusting the thermostats or requesting temperature adjustments. A constant setting uses less energy.
Walk. Get some exercise when you use the stairs and save energy by avoiding the elevators.
Turn off the office copier at night and weekends. Copy machines are one of the largest energy hogs. Energy Star rated copiers can help control costs by using the power save mode feature. Large machines can use $100’s worth of energy keeping the copier’s heaters ready for use.
Limit the use of hot plates and coffeepots. These consume vast amounts of energy even when not in use. They also pose a serious fire hazard if left on and unattended.
Unplug the microwave and other small appliances. Powering the clock can use more power than heating your food.