Colorado State University
OP-2: Outdoor Air Quality

Colorado State is now a Tobacco, Smoke and Vape Free campus. This was instituted to meet the following goals: - comply with the Governor's 2018 executive order - reduce exposure to secondhand smoke on campus - support the campus community in quitting, reducing or never starting the use of tobacco and related products. The policy can be reviewed here: https://tobaccofree.colostate.edu/ CSU has committed to retaining the core of campus as a Pedestrian campus & restricting vehicular access through campus policies. These policies are central to campus character & safety, but also critical to preserving high air quality standards in these areas. One of the components of furthering this strategy is the new "Around the Horn" bus service that has been funded jointly by ASCSU (student government) and the university administration. This service provides transportation around campus and reduces vehicle trips within campus boundaries. Facilities Management & Housing & Dining Services (the two largest operational departments on campus) have issued guidelines to prohibit idling of service vehicles. In addition, CSU Police can ticket and enforce the Colorado policy (42-4-1206 co. statute) prohibiting idling.

CSU owns and operates numerous stationary sources of air emissions including boilers, generators and incinerators. Many of these sources are covered by an air emission permit or Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN). CSU calculates air emissions from boilers using the type and amount of fuel consumed, and applying emission factors from AP-42 or based on manufacturer information. Emissions from generators are calculated based on actual run-time and manufacturer supplied emission factors. Incinerator emissions are estimated based on fuel type, allowable charge rate, and emission factors from AP-42. CSU evaluates the incremental increase in air pollutants emitted with each proposed major project that represents additional air emissions, e.g. cogeneration, large biomass, etc. Some projects have been shelved due to air emissions considerations. A large ground-source heat pump system is in design and will be installed in 2020. By switching from natural gas heating to electricity (with a goal of 100% RE by 2030) we will improve air quality and make strides toward our GHG emissions goals.