Florida State University
PAE-5: Climate Plan

Although a formal Climate Action Plan has yet to be developed,the Florida State University has chosen energy conservation as its primary method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to being environmentally responsible, it is also fiscally responsible. The primary focus is on projects with a pay back of less than 7 years. The short pay back criteria ensure that capital invested in energy conservation/greenhouse gas reduction is able to be returned for reinvestment quickly. A fiscally responsible greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan also supports other aspects of sustainability including affordability of a college education and the education of students regarding the financial benefits of sustainability. We look to use the results of STARS to set-up the next steps in creating FSU's Climate Action Plan.

The short term climate plan goals are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions via energy conservation projects. Over the next two years, the focus will be on the following categories: - Lighting - Converting constant flow HVAC systems to variable flow - Improved building controls - Improved data analysis software for historical data - Steam system improvements - Global chilled water loop modeling software - Replacement of less efficient chillers Each of the proposed projects has a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions while dramatically reducing energy cost. Each category has a pay back of 2 to 7 years.