University Operations ServicesLeadership in Sustainability
A brief tour of our programs, services, and projects that help improve the environment
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Switching from oil to natural gas reduced the Blackstone Steam Plant’s GHG emissions 15%
Improved Fuel Selection
Equipment upgrades at the Central Chilled Water Plant reduced overall system energy use 18%
Investing in Efficiency
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The same steam that heats Harvard’s buildings willsoon generate up to 5-megawatts of electricity
Introducing Cogeneration
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UOS facilitates the purchasing of RECs from a 1.8 megawatt wind turbine
Renewable Energy Credits (REC)
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The University’s largest wind power study is currently underway in Allston!
MET Tower Project
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Free Cooling Heat Exchangers
In winter months, cold outside air used toproduce chilled water reduces energy use by 2/3
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100% recycled paper, reusable Microfiber™ cloths,Minimal chemicals, safer for staff and
environment!
Green Cleaning Programs
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Eliminates chemicals and synthetic fertilizers!Restores natural nutrient cycle to soils and plants
Organic Landscaping
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More than 2,000 tons of landscape waste are recovered and composted annually
Composting
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Takes the guess work out of recycling! Harvard’s recycling doubled in the past 10 years
Single Stream Recycling
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Harvard’s recycling rate is 52% and growing! Best in the Ivy League!
A Recycling Leader!
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Don’t throw that out!Over $2.5M in useful stuff donated to charities in 2007
Surplus Distribution Program
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Proper Maintenance = Operating Efficiency Leaking steam traps waste thousands $$ annually!
Steam Trap Testing
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Alternative technologies are an important part of Harvard’s energy portfolio.
Geothermal Resources
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Maximizing efficiency through proper installation, operation, and maintenance of building systems
Owner Services Programs
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Buildings generate 85+% of all GHG at Harvard.Meeting our goals will mean using less!
Energy Auditing
Employees have free access to bicycles during work hours
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Departmental Bike Programs
6,500 Harvard employees receive 50% off MBTA passes
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Mass Transit Discounts
Harvard’s hybrid-only program has 4,000 members
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Zip Cars™
Participants pay up to 75% less for parking
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Carpool Programs
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25,000 gallons of rainfall are used to wash University vehicles annually
Rainwater Recycling
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All shuttle buses are fueled with a mix of Biodiesel & Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Retreading tires saves 15 gallons of oil that would have been used to produce a new one
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Extending Equipment Life
Solid Waste hauler contractually required to operate on Compressed Natural Gas or Biodiesel
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Influencing Others
