On-campus Steam Plant Fuels Big Savings

The Story:

Back in 1988, the decision to build an on-campus steam plant was made. Twenty years later, it has proved to be a smart investment. While oil is still used to supplement the wood boiler in times of high demand and during the summer months, about 78 per cent of the steam produced is thanks to wood.

The Numbers:

• Total money saved since 1988: $4,243,863.95
• Fuel saved last year by burning wood: 1,255,000 liters
• Total CO2 diverted: 3,989,645 kg CO2

Note: an NSAC heating season is from September to May
Source: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/resource/conversion_factors/default.htm

The Facts:

• One car puts out approximately 7,700 kg CO2 a year
• The amount of CO2 NSAC saves by not burning fuel is equivalent to removing approximately 518 cars from the road for one year

Change your view. Oil isn’t the only option.