Leveraging the CCC Sustainability Template for

Project Implementation

CCFC ConferenceNovember 5, 2013

Frederick E. Harris, Assistant Vice ChancellorCalifornia Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office

Matt Sullivan, PE, PrincipalNewcomb | Anderson | McCormick

Proposition 39

The California Clean Energy Jobs Act

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Proposition 39

Adopted by the voters in November 2012 to close corporate tax loopholes and will provide roughly $550 million annually to K-12 and CCC’s for Energy Projects for five years

CCC’s will allocate $40 million for FY 2013-2014 distributed on an FTES basis to all CCC Districts for energy efficiency and renewable generation projects

The Chancellor’s Office will use $6 million of Proposition 39 annual funds to support energy efficiency and clean energy related workforce training in the California Community Colleges.

Sustainability Template

What is it? A collaboration between the CCC

Chancellor’s Office, Citrus College and Newcomb Anderson McCormick, funded by a California Energy Commission grant

Provides a “roadmap” and “toolkit” to help guide the California Community Colleges to a more Sustainable future

Create a “Sustainability Template” that is designed with enough flexibility to be utilized at Community Colleges throughout the state

Address energy, transportation, solid waste/recycling, water issues, green purchasing, green curriculum, and provide recommendations for Climate Action Planning.

Describes the start to finish implementation process

Includes a menu of sustainability projects

Identifies resources available

Sustainability Template: Three Parts

Sustainability Planning

Guidebook

Implementation Planning Checklist

Sustainability Action Plan Document Template

Used to select and track Sustainability Projects

Matches the projects described in the Sustainability Guidebook

Used to create the customized Campus Sustainability Plan

Contains template language and fill-in-the-blanks

Sustainability Plan Guidebook

Management and Organizational Structure

Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Efficient Design and Operation of Campus Facilities

Transportation and Commuting Alternatives

Water, Wastewater, and Sustainable Landscaping

Waste Reduction, Re-use, Recycling, and Composting

Green Purchasing

Opportunities for Green Curriculum Development

A recommended framework, tools, and approach for Climate Action Plans

Sustainability Projects Menu

Use as a planning and implementation resource!

The Sustainability Template and Proposition 39

The CCC Prop 39 Guidelines incorporate several “excerpts” of the Template, including:

- Section 6 The Economics of Sustainability

- Section 7.2 Energy Efficiency

- Section 7.3 Facilities Operation

- Section 7.4 Sustainable Building Practices

- Section 7.5 On-Site and Renewable Generation

Section 6 – Economics of Sustainability

Project Economics

Estimating Costs

“The Cost of Doing Nothing”

The Cost of “Going Green”

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Tools

Funding Resources

Effects Difficult to Quantify

Risk Management and Mitigation

The Sustainability Template and Proposition 39

Section 7.2 – Energy Efficiency

Set Efficiency Goals

Facility Prioritization Survey

Conduct Comprehensive Facility Audits

Energy Metering and Monitoring

Demand Response

Install Efficient Equipment

The Sustainability Template and Proposition 39

Section 7 .3 – Facilities Operation

Staff Training

Install Energy Management Systems (EMS)

Adjust Temperature Set Pointsand Operating Times

Optimize Building Scheduling

MBCx and RCx (metering)

The Sustainability Template and Proposition 39

Section 7.4 Sustainable BuildingPractices

Establish a Green Building Standard

Sustainable Design Practices

Integrated Systems Approach

Hire Sustainable Design Professionals

Commission New Buildings

MBCx and RCx (metering)

The Sustainability Template and Proposition 39

Section 7.5 On-Site and Renewable Generation

Renewable Energy- Solar PV

Solar Thermal- Wind

Clean Self-Generation- Cogeneration- Biomass/Biogas- Fuel Cells

Load Shifting Technologies

The Sustainability Template and Proposition 39

The Sustainability Template and Proposition 39

WHAT HAVE DISTRICTS DONE?

Sustainable SMCCD

Leveraging the Sustainability Template to Highlight Opportunities forProposition 39

Overview• Background• SMCCCD’s Sustainability Connections• Campus Plans – Facilities Oriented Sustainability Goals• Leveraging Proposition 39• Q&A

Background

2002 Comprehensive

Energy Management

Plan

2006Guiding

Principle of Facilities Master

Plan

2007 Report to the

BoT on the benefits of

Sustainability

2008 Formal Green

Design and Construction

Standards

Background

2012Adopted

Statewide Sustainability Plan Template

2013Sustainability Plans In

Place

Sustainability Connections• Sustainability Goals Align with the following Board of Trustees Goals:

– Goal 1 Maintain fiscal stability– Goal 2 Core mission of providing transfer education and workforce training

to as many students as possible.– Goal 4 Continue efforts to build energy efficient infrastructure and facilities– Goal 6 Increase access to learning opportunities and increase flexibility to

achieve student success and institutional effectiveness.– Goal 7 …assure that educational needs of the community are met and to

identify skills gaps and emerging job opportunities that require postsecondary training programs.

– Goal 8 Continue to develop efficient, financially feasible and collaborative strategies to ensure that faculty and staff are kept current with the pedagogy, technology and other activities that are critical to student success and organizational excellence.

– Goal 10 Broaden global perspective and enrich our cultural and educational diversity by fostering institutional relationships abroad…

– Goal 12 Build strong relationships with local cities and other school districts.

Sustainability Connections

Strengthening the link between

instruction and facilities

Support Sustainability

Change Agents and Champions

Tracking metrics and

proving value

Continuously Improve

Background: Sustainability Planning1. Adoption of Sustainability

Template 2. Creation of Campus level

sustainability teams 3. Define Sustainability Goals4. Refine and Adjust template

for Campus fit5. Create Criteria, Metrics, and

Action Items6. Establish Baselines and

Timelines 7. Engage the Campus

Community

Campus Plans

Cañada College Goals

College of San Mateo Goals

Skyline College

Leverage Point: Proposition 39

• Year 1: Cañada College Solar Photovoltaic ~1MW• Year 1 : Cañada College LED Roadway & Parking Lot Lights• Year 1 College of San Mateo LED Roadway & Parking Lot Lights• Year 2: District Wide LED Retrofit - Interior and Pedestrian Lights

• Year 3: District Wide MBCx• Year 3: District Wide HVAC Set points and Upgrades• Year 4: College of San Mateo Combined Heat and Power • Year 4: Skyline College Combined Heat and Power• Year 5: Math and Science Building Modernization

Questions?

Thank You!

Matt SullivanNewcomb Anderson McCormick(415) 896-0300matt_sullivan@newcomb.cc

Fred Harris California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office fhariss@cccco.edu

Karen D. PowellDirector, Facilities Management and OperationsSan Mateo County Community College District650-358-6808powellk@smccd.eduwww.smccd.edu/facilities