Maryland Higher Education Commission

Current Green Initiatives Include:

• Control of all HVAC systems through a central Energy Management System for uniform indoor climate control
• Jordan Center utilizes energy recovery ventilators to capture energy from building exhaust;
• Guerrieri Hall utilizes CO2 monitors to match outdoor air intake to occupant requirements;
• Converting restroom fixtures to sensor activated to reduce water consumption;
• Use of low-flow restroom fixtures throughout the campus;
• Use of green cleaning products wherever possible;
• Campus-wide recycling program for plastic bottles, aluminum cans, office paper and corrugated cardboard;
• Recycling of copier toner cartridges to manufacturer;
• Replacement carpets contain a minimum of 50% recycled fiber and are 100% recyclable;
• Use of an Integrated Pest Management program throughout campus landscaping;
• Use of organic fertilizers and compost in all turf areas.

Planned Green Initiatives Include:

• Installation of motion sensors for lighting control in offices, classrooms, restrooms and public areas
• Replacement of T-8 fixtures with T-5 fixtures during renovations;
• Increased use of organic fertilizers;
• Conducting energy audit in Academic and Administrative Building to reduce electric consumption;
• New Allied Health Building under design will incorporate motion sensors, condensing boilers, energy recovery ventilators and high-efficiency lighting.

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