Overcoming Key Challenges on the Path to a Sustainable Campus
UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
The University of Baltimore has faced several challenges in its push for urban sustainability, including coordinating a diverse Sustainability Task Force, boosting recycling efforts, measuring its carbon footprint, and promoting public transportation and alternative energy. The biggest challenge, however, was reducing energy consumption, which they tackled by partnering with Energy Systems Group to implement major upgrades, resulting in a 30% energy reduction in two years and ensuring the improvements would pay for themselves through savings.
10.8M +
ENERGY SAVINGS OVER 14 YEARS
700,000 SQFT
CAMPUS SPACE ACROSS 9 BUILDINGS UPGRADED
30%
REDUCTION IN ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ZERO
RECORDABLE SAFETY EVENTS
Innovative Solutions
University of Baltimore partnered with experts to implement a range of energy efficiency upgrades across 9 campus buildings.
Installed a new high-efficiency chiller system to improve cooling performance
Replaced outdated boilers to boost heating reliability and energy efficiency
Upgraded lighting and controls to enhance energy savings and occupant comfort
Improved building envelope by sealing gaps and reducing air infiltration
Installed rooftop solar PV system to generate clean, renewable energy
Added skylights to increase natural daylight and reduce lighting needs
Implemented green roof with green grid system that comes pre-planted in lightweight, recycled, self-contained grids that can be easily moved and reconfigured to support storm water management, air purification, and temperature regulation
ENHANCED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Upgrades like new chillers, boilers, lighting, solar panels, and a green roof have boosted comfort, reliability, and sustainability.
SIGNIFICANT COST SAVINGS & EFFICIENCY
The project is projected to generate over $12 million in guaranteed energy savings over the 14-year contract term, making the improvements financially viable.
MODERNIZED CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE
The campus achieved a 30% reduction in energy consumption, double the state’s target, and significantly reduced its environmental impact.