HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION
CAMPUS RISK ASSESSMENT
In this assessment , we ’ ll explore some of the common pain points that community colleges and public / private universities face , and how innovative engineering solutions can help to alleviate them .
Increased Energy Demand Coupled with a Pressure to Reduce Carbon Footprint The causes of increased energy demand are often in line with the interests of higher education institutions i . e . a growing student body , increased utilization of resources , etc . However , from a financial perspective , it ’ s in the interest of the institution to ensure that the energy it consumes comes from efficient , costeffective sources - most often renewables .
Through optimized energy and utility systems , and some innovative solutions , campuses can champion sustainability without sacrificing the quality of student resources . This is a win-win given the continually growing call for campuses to reduce their carbon footprints . When an institution optimizes campus buildings for sustainability , it shows the student body that it ’ s willing to take actionable measures to lessen its environmental impact . In fact , many campuses have taken it into their own hands to incorporate significant sustainable measures into their campus master plans - showing students that their morals are aligned .
So , what steps can a higher education institution take to reduce its carbon footprint while meeting an increased demand for energy ? Let ’ s look at a P2S project that reported annual energy and cost savings of 49.8 % compared to the existing structure :