Sustainability in Facilities Management at Colorado State University
Mission Statement
The Facilities Management Department is committed to quality competitive service. Our mission is to anticipate and provide the physical environment, which enables Colorado State University to achieve its objectives in instruction, research, and public service.
Facilities Management and Sustainability
Facilities Management is the department charged with managing the physical aspects and daily operations of a larger system known as Colorado State University, in order to reach its overarching mission: to set the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. Due to the key role in upholding that mission, the department is committed to projects that conserve resources in order to create a more sustainable campus and community.
Solar Array Video
Colorado State University hosts a 5.3 MW solar plant spanning 30 acres of the Foothills Campus. The farm was funded by a public-private partnership among Colorado State University, regional utility Xcel Energy, and renewable energy developer SunEdison. This video shows the tracking solar panels following the sun throughout the day. Tracking action improves output by about 15% compared to fixed tilt panels. This solar project reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 6 million kilograms each year total, produces 8.5 million kilowatt hours every year, and powers one-third of the Foothills Campus annually.
RecycleMania 2012 Weekly Results
The 2012 RecycleMania competition is now finished. Weekly results are available below.
In addition to the national competition, an internal competition is held between the residence halls and university apartments. Those results are also posted here.
RecycleMania 2012 Weekly Results
The following results are normalized for each residence hall to reflect cumulative pounds recycled per resident.
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3
- Week 4
- Week 5
- Week 6
- Week 7
- Week 8
Week 1 Results: February 5 - 11
Week 2 Results: February 12 - 18
Week 3 Results: February 19 - 25
Week 4 Results: February 26 - March 3
Week 5 Results: March 4 - 10
Week 6 Results: March 11 - 17
Week 7 Results: March 18 - 24
Week 8 Results: March 25 - March 31
The following results are normalized for each apartment to reflect cumulative pounds recycled per resident.
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3
- Week 4
- Week 5
- Week 6
- Week 7
- Week 8
Week 1 Results: February 5 - 11
Week 2 Results: February 12 - 18
Week 3 Results: February 19 - 25
Week 4 Results: February 26 - March 3
Week 5 Results: March 4 - 10
Week 6 Results: March 11 - 17
Week 7 Results: March 18 - 24
Week 8 Results: March 25 - March 31
The following results are for the Grand Champion category in the national competition with all other competing schools. Values are in terms of cumulative percentage of total wastestream - higher is better.
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3
- Week 4
- Week 5
- Week 6
- Week 7
- Week 8
Week 1 Results: February 5 - 11
Week 2 Results: February 12 - 18
Week 3 Results: February 19 - 25
Week 4 Results: February 26 - March 3
Week 5 Results: March 4 - 10
Week 6 Results: March 11 - 17
Week 7 Results: March 18 - 24
Week 8 Results: March 25 - March 31
The following results are for the Waste Minimization category in the national competition with all other competing schools. Values are in terms of cumulative pounds per person - lower is better.
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3
- Week 4
- Week 5
- Week 6
- Week 7
- Week 8
Week 1 Results: February 5 - 11
Week 2 Results: February 12 - 18
Week 3 Results: February 19 - 25
Week 4 Results: February 26 - March 3
Week 5 Results: March 4 - 10
Week 6 Results: March 11 - 17
Week 7 Results: March 18 - 24
Week 8 Results: March 25 - March 31
Fallen Tree Limbs to Be Recycled
As part of its dedication to sustainability, Colorado State University facilities crews are recycling 100 percent of the broken tree limbs they've collected from the recent snowstorms. Please read the press release 
for more information.
CSU Receives STARS Gold Rating
Colorado State University has garnered a Gold rating by the Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Reporting System, and currently has one of the leading scores in the nation. This self reporting tool offers a comprehensive look at campus wide sustainability efforts. By using this system, Colorado State University can assess areas in need of improvement while still recognizing major accomplishments in sustainability education & research.
View the full press release for additional details.
Phase Two of Foothills Campus Solar Array Now Complete!
The second phase of the solar power plant on the University's Foothills Campus is now up and running! This brings the total production at of the Foothills Campus solar installation to 5.3 megawatts. For additional information, see the Energy page, and for images of the array, please visit the Media Gallery.
A corresponding press release has also been produced, which discusses interesting information relating to the project.
Consumption & Diversion Estimates - Main Campus
The following numbers are derived from yearly estimate figures for each measurement. The real-time figures are calculated to the present date and time, using January 1, 2011 @ 12:00:00 AM as the start date and time.
The estimates are for Colorado State University Main Campus only...
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Real-time Electricity Usage
Tips for Living Green
- Summertime
Ride a bike. Fort Collins joined eight other cities in the country last year to receive Gold Medal designation by the League of American Bicyclists. Take advantage of this bike-friendly city! Visit the Fort Collins Parks site for information on Fort Collins bike trails. - Fuel efficiency
Inflate your tires to improve gas mileage by 3.3%. - Summertime
What's better than summer barbeques? Energy efficient barbeques! A study by Science Daily found that the carbon footprint of charcoal is three times that of propane. Ditch the coals!
