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- HPRE Environmental Procurement Final Presentation
- HPRE Building Systems Internship Final Presentation
- Constuction and Demolition Waste Management Internship Final Presentation
- UOS Lighting Efficiency Internship Final Presentation
- Building Management Resources Internship Final Presentation
- Pesticides Reduction Internship Final Presentation
- Alternative Fuel Vehicles 2002 Final Presentation
- Bicycle Sharing Internship Final Presentation
- Longwood Campus Energy Internship Final Presentation
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2002 Internships
HPRE Environmental Procurement
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Sponsor
Harvard Planning and Real Estate
Intern Manager: Amy Sheehan, Coordinator, HRES Sustainable Buildings Program (HGCI)
Intern
Paul Rosenau
Advisory Committee
Amy Sheehan, HPRE Sustainable Buildings Program Coordinator
Catrina Macabagdal, Residential Real Estate Contracts Manager
Kate Rosenburg, University and Commercial Real Estate Contracts Manager
Bill McGrath, Residential Real Estate Mt Auburn Area Manager
Emily Sadigh, FAS Computer Energy Reduction Program
Leith Sharp, Director, Harvard Green Campus Initiative
General Purpose
The University would like to continue its ongoing efforts to establish procurement efforts to maximize environmental sustainability in support of HGCI's mission, and in conjunction with HPRE Sustainable Building Committee efforts.
Background
Previous work on this effort (September 2001 to January 2002) effectively identified cost-effective options for various products that have been shown to have significant impacts on the environment, such as refrigeration and other heavy duty equipment, building construction materials, paper and plastic products, and VOC-containing paints. Many items remain to be analyzed and targeted for intervention. Examples include cleaning products, building materials, carpet, and HPRE office paper and office equipment.
Overview of Tasks
The basic strategy of the Environmental Procurement Intern consisted of the following:
- Identify products of significant environmental and cost impact currently in use by HPRE (ranging from paper to building construction materials)
- Establish priorities for these products based on cost, environmental impacts, implementation opportunity, and ease of study per time frame of position
- Perform broad market research on those products to identify environmentally-preferred products
- Identify current vendors used by HPRE for procurement of these products
- Evaluate costs of preferred environmental products, and to the extent feasible, evaluate with full-cost accounting methods
- Issue recommendations to HPRE departments based on the above analysis
- Identify further products based on ongoing findings
- Establish mechanism for continuity of efforts into the future internship periods
- Specific task: For the Residential Real Estate Group, develop a tenant's guide to energy efficient purchasing and use
While all task categories are necessary for effective institutional change and learning, these steps have no set sequence. Rather, tasks are initiated and revisited as new information and program demands arise. Guiding process strategy are two principles:
1a) Decisions regarding product interventions (from selection of product to the type of intervention pursued) should be pragmatic, but should by followed by:
1b) Systematic assessment and reporting of environmental and financial profiles
2) In addition to selection criteria such as cost and environmental impact, product selection should reflect products that serve core HPRE services as well as products with supportive functions (e.g., office products)
Deliverables
- Instances of successful environmentally preferable procurement
- Enhanced ability to optimize procurement decisions in an increasingly effective and institutionalized manner. In reference to the institution, this ability emerges from key linkages within a supportive human relations and information system, described by HGCI as a "learning organization".
Institutional Impact
Provided a resource (Environmental Procurement Guide) that was continually amended. Instigated other future projects to research procurement of specific types of products - i.e. cleaning products, landscaping supplies, etc.
HPRE Systems Internship
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Sponsor
Harvard Planning and Real Estate
Intern Manager
Amy Sheehan, Coordinator, HRES Sustainable Buildings Program (HGCI)
Intern
Andrew Bengtson, R.A.
Advisory Committee
- Amy Sheehan, Sustainable Buildings Program Coordinator
- Larry McNeil, Facilities Engineer, University and Commercial Real Estate
- Dan Ruddock, Facilities Engineer, Residential Real Estate
- Rogelio Flores, Environmental Planner, Physical Planning Unit
- Nathalie Beauvais, Assistant Director for Campus Design, Physical Planning Unit
- Rick Schubert, Associate Project Manager CAD/CAFM
- Leith Sharp, Harvard Green Campus Initiative Director
General Purpose
The HPRE Systems Internship will be responsible for the development
of an understanding of energy consumption of mechanical equipment and
lighting systems in selected buildings in order to support the Harvard
Green Campus Initiative to achieve its mission, and in conjunction with
the HPRE Sustainable Building Committee's efforts. The results of this
internship will establish a methodology for university operations, identifying
energy saving opportunities.
Overview of Tasks
The Intern will establish methodology to inventory and catalogue mechanical and lighting equipment energy consumption in various types of buildings
- Implement audit of mechanical and lighting equipment in selected buildings
- Create information system to track steps #1 and #2 and integrate into existing information systems
- Create evaluative criteria to gauge building performance
- Propose graphic representation of information - establish partnership with HPRE's CAD/GIS Services and HPRE's Physical Planning Unit
- Identify opportunities for cost-savings, environmental savings, and funding
- Recommend energy use benchmarks to HPRE, HGCI, and other audiences
- Identify Green Loan Fund opportunities within HPRE
- Establish mechanism for continuity of efforts into the next internship period (if applicable)
Resources and Support
The HPRE Sustainable Buildings Program Coordinator will manage the intern, establish priorities, and ensure working relationships with all key HPRE personnel. There is a strong connect to the HGCI UOS Building Management Resources Intern who is creating resource toolkits, case study libraries, and training seminars for facilities managers involved in efficiency project identification and implementation. Also, Dan Ruddock's interns have catalogued energy consumption at 29 Garden Street.
Construction and Demolition Waste Management
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Sponsor(s)
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Facilities Maintenance Operations
- Harvard Planning and Real Estate
Intern Manager
Amy Sheehan, Coordinator, HRES Sustainable Buildings Program (HGCI)
Intern
Logan Granger, BA from New College of the University of South Florida, 2004 Candidate for Masters of Architecture, Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Experience with Design and image-setting.
Advisory Committee
- Karen Powers, EH&S
- Rob Gogan, FMO
- Amy Sheehan, HPRE
General Purpose
The University would like to develop and evaluate a system for processing construction and demolition (C&D) waste that both addresses recent regulatory changes, and that supports Harvard's Green Campus Initiative, Environmental Health and Safety Department, Solid Waste Management Department, and Planning and Real Estate Department in achieving their respective missions.
Background
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has
banned disposal of unprocessed construction and demolition (C &
D) waste starting in 2003. This fact, coupled with the multi-disciplinary
aspects involved in disposing of C&D Waste, has resulted in the
desire to create a system for C & D disposal that both adapts to
regulatory issues and that sustains the University's mission.
Overview of Tasks
- Identify and examine case studies of concerning C&D Waste Disposal demonstrating environmental benefits coupled with cost reductions
- Identify and examine key logistical questions involving the University's C&D Waste Disposal practices in relation to end markets, contractors, and specifiers
- Recommend standards and protocols for C&D Waste Disposal based on analysis and consideration of the steps above and in collaboration with participating faculties and departments
- Demonstrate potential cost savings analyses on an existing project
- Recommend guidelines for establishing a C&D Waste Disposal Pilot Project
- Identify University's C&D Waste Disposal Stakeholders
- Create strategy to disseminate results from previous steps across the University's C&D Waste Disposal stakeholders
- Identify DEP funding opportunities - the Massachusetts DEP is seeking to grant monies to an urban pilot project
Resources and Support
The intern will report to the Sustainable Buildings Program Coordinator, UOS Waste Management, and HPRE Facility Safety/Environmental Officer and receive general support from a steering committee composed of the intern's managers, HPRE project and building managers, and Harvard Green Campus Initiative staff.
The intern will have access to significant sources of reference information - such as the exemplary Construction and Demolition Waste Specifications written by Triangle J Waste Spec and the Regional Government of Vancouver; Model for Methods of Recovery and Reuse of Materials , authored by The Center for Ecological Technology; logistical support from the Institutional Recycling Network; and peer institutions. The intern can also make use of ongoing work-including an HPRE pilot project recycling carpet.
UOS Lighting Efficiency Internship
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Sponsor
University Operations Services (Doug Garron)
Intern Manager
Leith Sharp, Director, HGCI
Intern
Margot Rabinowitz
General Purpose
The summer intern will work with existing lighting analysis models to adapt engineer-oriented programs into universally accessible applications for Harvard's diverse network of facility management teams.
Background
Maximizing the use of highly efficiency lighting and lighting control technologies continues to represent a significant energy conservation opportunity for Harvard University. Helping to normalize the application of these efficient technologies across the University presents as challenge given the number of building management structures involved with maintaining and upgrading Harvard's infrastructure. UOS wished to continue developing training seminars, feasibility assessment protocol, technology recommendations, and related software applications that help building management teams efficiently identify, assess and implement lighting upgrade projects. This work has been started by E&U and HGCI staff, but needs the additional assistance of a dedicated intern to turn current technically geared in-house tools into more universally accessible resources for all facility management teams.
Overview of Tasks
- Work with existing lighting analysis models to adapt engineer-oriented programs into universally accessible applications for Harvard's diverse network of facility management teams
- Create additional documents and training strategies to facilitate the transference of these resources to facility managers
- Develop relationships with pilot groups of facility managers wishing to trial the lighting-efficiency project identification protocol and support documents
- Serve as a lighting specialist for other interns to consult with on lighting related concerns
UOS Building Management Resources Internship
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Sponsor
University Operations Services, Facilities Maintenance Operations
Intern Manager
Dan Olson, Coordinator, Green Campus Loan Fund (HGCI)
Intern
Michael Crowley
General Purpose
The goals of the High Performance Building Management Toolkit are to: 1. Demonstrate whole-building methodologies across Harvard's faculties; 2. Provide access to resource efficiency and conservation tools, technologies and programs; and 3. Provide a series of case studies at Harvard and elsewhere showcasing successful high performance buildings.
Background
As the University continues to modernize its infrastructure, it is essential that facility managers are empowered with the knowledge and resources needed to efficiently identify their faculty's best energy and resource-efficiency project opportunities. They will also benefit from understanding how to most efficiently implement project ideas, working with contractors, vendors, and individuals within their organization to create support for their vision of efficient and environmentally friendly operations.
A High Performance Building is generally defined as a building that operates at optimal efficiency in equipment, operations and maintenance, while providing improved indoor air quality and occupant comfort. High Performance buildings utilize a "whole-building approach" to resource efficiency and conservation through an analysis of how building systems interact with other building systems, building occupants and the external environment.
The High Performance Building Management Internship was developed to succeed the HGCI summer 2001 internship which looked at the possibility of developing an in-house energy efficiency consulting service through University Operations Services (UOS). One year later, Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO), a division of UOS, became interested in disseminating the tools and resources necessary for resource efficiency and conservation to every building manager in Harvard's decentralized campus. FMO fully funded the project and provided technical and administrative support.
Overview of Tasks
The Building Management Resources Intern will be responsible for:
- Creating resource toolkits, case study libraries, and training seminars for use by facility managers involved in efficiency project identification and implementation
- Interfacing with Harvard facility managers to identify what resources are most needed. This initial survey will greatly inform the remainder of the intern's work
- Conducting research of public and private sector resources to develop tools commensurate with stated needs
- Creating an outline of training seminar modules
- Working with the HGCI Communications Coordinator to develop a strategy for making her/his findings accessible on the web
Resources and Support
High Performance Building Management Intern Michael Crowley worked closely with Building and Facility Managers from across all of Harvard's faculties to identify high performance building efficiency and conservation opportunities.
Deliverables
The results of this research are compiled in the "Harvard University High Performance Building Management Toolkit." This 100+ page document uses a whole building approach to resource efficiency and conservation through a comprehensive review of auditing and commissioning, electrical systems, water systems, building envelope, and heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) systems.
Institutional Impact
Michael Crowley's position as Building Management Resources Coordinator was extended. FMO offered further funding to support the continued development of the Toolkit, a Building Audit Methodologies Guide, etc. Michael Crowley is currently the Program Manager for High Performance Building Services.
Pesticides Reduction Internship
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Sponsor
Harvard Divinity School Child Care Centers
Intern Manager
Leith Sharp, Director, HGCI
Intern
Takako Tajima
General Purpose
By working with the daycare centers as a model, this internship aims to further the understanding of the various issues involved in Integrated Pest Management and to develop the techniques and protocols needed to implement such a plan throughout the University.
Background
Harvard University and its vendors use outdoor chemical treatments for the maintenance and beautification of grounds and for the purpose of controlling pest and rodents. The use of chemicals for these purposes is not standardized to comply with any University-wide policy on outdoor chemical applications. In many instances, it is difficult to ascertain what type and amount of chemicals are used for any given application.
In light of the increased awareness of health and environmental concerns
associated with the excessive use of chemicals, it seems an opportune
time to review the decision-making processes that create the University's
chemical use profile. Integral to this effort will be benchmarking the
University's current chemical usage, exploring alternative techniques
that may reduce or entirely end the use of chemicals where appropriate,
and investigating sustainable design ideas for a more holistic and long-term
approach to the University's landscape practices.
Some individuals at Harvard are already involved with exploring more
sustainable practices that reduce the use of potentially harmful chemicals.
In the summer of 2001, Wayne Carbone from Facilities Maintenance Operations
began trialing three organically maintained lawns. The results of those
trials will not be available for two more years, but based on the success
of that program more organic plots may be possible. Dr. Gary Alpert
from Environmental Health and Safety has recently begun working with
the University affiliated daycare centers to develop an Integrated Pest
Management Plan (IPM) that reduces the use of chemicals both inside
and outside of the daycare centers. Gary's work will also help the University
comply with the new Act to Protect Children and Families from Harmful
Pesticides. Other individuals from Environmental Health and Safety have
been responsible for developing a set of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
to help educate the campus community on what can be done to reduce stormwater
pollution. During a rainfall, chemicals that have accumulated on University
grounds are flushed away in the form of polluted stormwater and often
drain into a nearby water body such as the Charles River. Thus, the
University's reduction or elimination of outdoor chemical applications
can have a direct impact on the EPA's goal to make the Charles River
a swimmable and fishable river by the year 2005.
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
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Sponsor
Transportation Services (UOS)
Intern Manager
Holly Bogle, Commuter Choice (UOS)
Intern
Elizabeth Gerber
General Purpose
The goals of the project are: reduce environmental impact of Harvard's vehicle fleet, provide demonstration of cost-savings, and find sources of funding that may be tapped for similar projects in the future.
Background
Transportation Services is planning to conduct a second phase of last summer's Alternative Fuel Vehicle Study.
Overview of Tasks
The interns will investigate grant-funding possibilities to cover the cost of a pilot Alternative Fuel Vehicle Project. The following tasks will need to be accomplished to guide the decision-making process and coordinate the grant proposal:
- Determine what project will best serve Harvard's needs
- Determine what project will provide the greatest environmental benefit at a reasonable cost
- Investigate participation in GCLF
- Investigate other funding sources (if necessary)
- Determine infrastructure needs to support project and recommend schedule for implementation
- Write grant proposal
- Submit grant proposal
- Perform related duties as required
Resources and Support
David Harris, General Manager of Fleet Management and Passenger Transportation Services, will be the primary contact for this internship. Holly Bogle, Manager of the CommuterChoice Program, will also be available for assistance with targeting appropriate funding sources. Dan Olson, of the Harvard Green Campus Loan Fund (GCLF) will be available for assistance in ascertaining feasibility of using that funding source for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Project. David Mattoon-Thompson will be available to offer guidance on preferred fuels and technologies, based on the results of last summer's internship.
The student intern could accomplish these tasks over the 12 weeks beginning June 1 and terminating on September 1, working 40 hours per week, for a total of 480 hours (this is preferred). We would also consider employing 2 interns for 20 hours per week, for a total of 240 hours each.
Bicycle Sharing Program
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Sponsor
UOS Transportation Services
Intern Manager
Holly Bogle, Commuter Choice (UOS)
Intern
Benjie Yolken
General Purpose
To review best practice in bike sharing programs and to assess the viability of a bike sharing program for Harvard University.
Longwood Energy
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Sponsor
Harvard Medical School Facilities and Operations
Intern Manager
Jessica Woolliams, Coordinator, Longwood Green Campus Initiative (HGCI)
Project Managers
Gary Valcourt, Manager of Facilities Engineering
Jessica Woolliams, Longwood Green Campus Initiative Coordinator
Intern
Adam Modesitt
Age: 24
Hometown: San Diego
Undergraduate School: Wesleyan University
Undergraduate Degree: Physics and Art History (double major)
Graduate School: Harvard University, Graduate School of Design (concurrent)
Graduate Degree: Candidate for Masters of Architecture
Previous Employment: A.T. Kearney, Management Consultant
General Purpose
To research contracting an Energy Service Company (ESCO), and to prepare a Request For Proposals (RFP).
Background
Facilities and Operations Department at Harvard Medical School recently began investigating routes towards a large-scale retrofitting process, with the goal of improved energy efficiency and reduced operating costs. Changes in the Facilities and Operations Department, coupled with a variety of energy conservation measures have created a variety of equipment and system efficiencies within the Medical School.
Overview of Tasks
- Research contracting an Energy Service Company (ESCO)
- Prepare a Request For Proposals (RFP).
- Initiate interviewing ESCO experts and representatives
- Research ESCOs and ESCO procurement
- Collect Medical School energy data
- Present project results as part of the HGCI presentation series
Resources and Support
The internship was run by both the Green Campus Initiative and the Medical School, and responsibilities were divided between the two. The Green Campus Initiative coordinator for this internship was Jessica Woolliams, and the Medical School coordinator was Gary Valcourt, Manager of Facilities Engineering.