| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.34 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Andrews |
| Submission Date | July 29, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of New Hampshire
OP-2: Outdoor Air Quality
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Dave
Bowley Utility Systems Manager Facilities Design & Construction |
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Does the institution have policies and/or guidelines in place to improve outdoor air quality and minimize air pollutant emissions from mobile sources?:
Yes
Date Revised: Jan. 5, 2015
Date Revised: Jan. 5, 2015
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A brief description of the policies and/or guidelines to improve outdoor air quality and minimize air pollutant emissions from mobile sources:
UNH supports and promotes the NH Department of Environmental Services' anti-idling campaign consistent with state law (see http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/air/tsb/tps/msp/irc/categories/overview.htm.) We post anti-idling signs at all major docking facilities and at other public parking areas, and work with staff as part of orientation and training to create an anti-idling culture.
Date Revised: Jan. 5, 2015
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Has the institution completed an inventory of significant air emissions from stationary sources on campus?:
Yes
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A brief description of the methodology(ies) the institution used to complete its air emissions inventory:
UNH calculates actual emissions based on actual monthly fuel use, as recorded by flow meter, hour meters, and/or purchase records depending on the specific device. Emission factors are applied to the monthly fuel use to estimate the actual emissions from each device. The emission factors are based on industry and regulatory accepted methods, such as EPA’s AP-42 document (Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors), NHDES provided emission factors, or vendor provided data. When available, actual stack testing results serve as the basis of the emission factor derivation. In the instance of the NOx emissions from the Siemens combustion turbine, actual continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) data is used to estimate emissions.
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Weight of the following categories of air emissions from stationary sources::
| Weight of Emissions | |
| Nitrogen oxides (NOx) | 29.48 Tons |
| Sulfur oxides (SOx) | 5.92 Tons |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | 50.11 Tons |
| Particulate matter (PM) | 12.43 Tons |
| Ozone (O3) | 0 Tons |
| Lead (Pb) | 0 Tons |
| Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) | 0.23 Tons |
| Ozone-depleting compounds (ODCs) | 0 Tons |
| Other standard categories of air emissions identified in permits and/or regulations | --- |
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A brief description of the institution’s initiatives to minimize air pollutant emissions from stationary sources, including efforts made during the previous three years:
UNH’s efforts to minimize emissions from stationary sources include relying on clean burning natural gas and processed landfill gas as the fuel of preference for combine heat and power plant equipment (Siemens turbine, duct burner, and Solar turbine) and central heating plant boilers. In addition, UNH’s office of Energy and Utility manages on-going energy efficiency programs that include retrofit projects including high efficiency lighting systems, motors, and control systems. On capital construction projects, UNH has committed to energy efficiency measures to garner the equivalent of at least a LEED Silver rating. UNH also conducts many energy awareness programs to encourage energy conserving activities by the campus community, such as the annual UNH Unplugged student competition.
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The website URL where information about the institution’s outdoor air quality policies, guidelines or inventory is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
UNH Environmental Health and Safety handles HAPs (excluding Title V air permit) and ODCs. Contact: Brad Manning. http://www.unh.edu/research/environmental-management-
Dave Bowley handles the campus Title V air permit program.
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