Previously voluntary, winter closure became mandatory in 2003 via a program administered jointly by the Department of Sustainability and Energy Management and Zone Management. It targets a two-week shutdown of building heating and ventilation systems, as well as custodial services. The cumulative net energy cost savings since 2001 total $2.2 million.
Results
The performance goal for the 2010 winter closure was to increase energy and cost savings from the 2009 curtailment by at least 10%. The campus exceeded that goal, and achieved the following savings:
- 1.4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity (48% increase from 2009)
- 3.8 million pounds of steam (87% increase from 2009)
- $202,000 in operating costs (54% increase from 2009)
- 778 metric tons of CO2 emissions avoided (63% increase from 2009)
Recognition
Participation Winners
The campus made progress towards its goal of 75% participation (full and partial) during winter closure. This year, 101 buildings fully participated and 59 buildings partially participated. This combined rate of 67% represents a 3% increase from 2009. Additionally, 23 buildings increased their participation levels. From the pool of participating buildings, occupants of the following raffle winners will enjoy a building-wide BBQ or an ice cream social. Congratulations to:
- Building 170
- Braun Music Building
- Cordura Hall
Performance Improvement Champions
As nominated by program organizers, the following champions encouraged increased individual engagement and expended exceptional effort to ensure the success of winter closure. The champions will be featured in the next issue of Cardinal Green and the 2010 - 2011 Year in Review. Congratulations to:
- Sweet Hall & Green Team (28% increase in electricity savings from 2009)
- Jay Cross, Facilities Engineer/Coordinator, for his work in Landau Economics (8% increase in electricity savings from 2009) and other H&S buildings
- Harold Modular & Jody Gallegos (4% increase in electricity savings from 2009)
- Kathleen Baldwin, Zone C Manager
- Jim Perrizo, Lead Process Control Instrumentation Technician
Winter Closure Program Offerings
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Building Participation
Building Participation
Will your building participate in winter closure? Contact your Building Champion to find out the plans for your space. Building Champions — please contact Susan (Kulakowski) Vargas, [email protected], to confirm your settings on or before November 24th, 2010.
Individual Participation
Individual Participation
Individual action is critical for the success of winter closure. Please do the these five simple things before you leave for break:
- Turn off your lights
- Turn off your computer and your separate monitor
- Unplug all speakers, printers, copiers, fax machines, coffeemakers, toaster ovens, water coolers, etc.
- Shut your windows
- Shut your fume hood sash (lab buildings)
A helpful tool in eliminating phantom power is a SmartStrip. SmartStrips turn off all computing equipment automatically via a master control outlet for your computer and secondary outlets for computing peripherals. You can learn more via the “how to” guide entitled Reduce Computing Energy Use. SmartStrips can be purchased using SmartMart and are listed under “Sustainable IT Favorites".
Education and Training
Education and Training
Sustainable Stanford hosted an open invitation webinar on November 18, 2010 to explain important changes to the winter closure program. The session featured discussion by subject matter experts within the Department of Sustainability and Energy Management, and reviewed both the procedures and goals for the 2010 winter closure. A recording of the short webinar is publicly available and suitable for distribution to all building occupants.
Recognition
Recognition
After winter closure 2010, both participation and performance will be recognized. Buildings will earn two raffle tickets for full participation and one raffle ticket for partial participation. Any building that increases its participation level from 2009 will receive one additional raffle ticket. The drawing will be held in mid-January and there will be three possible prizes: a building-wide BBQ hosted by SEM, Stanford Dining gift cards for all building occupants, and a special sustainable gift for all occupants.
To recognize performance, Building Champions who make an exceptional effort towards winter closure, as nominated by Zone Management, will be featured in the Year in Review, Cardinal Green newsletter, and Stanford News.
