Master of Energy Management

(MEM)
DMX9201 Energy and Environment (E&E)

Assignment -01
Name: K H Kandearachchi
Registration No: S22004183
Academic Year: 22/23
Date of Submission: 17.07.2022
Answer Sheet for Section 01

a) Founded in 1957 as a non-profit organization under Sri Lankan law, the school was
originally named The Colombo School for Overseas Children. It was located at Queen’s
Street in Colombo Fort when the school first opened on 23 September 1957. The
founders were from diplomatic missions (British High Commission, Burmese High
Commission and Dutch Embassy) and the business community

School use electricity from Ceylon electricity board (CEB) as the main source & apart from
that school has 500KVA backup generator. VRV & split air conditioners are used to cool
the school class rooms & offices.

b) To calculate the carbon foot print in this property following sections were categorized as
scopes.

Scope 01 – This category consists of equipment’s which are emitting the Co2 directly.
School backup generator, LPG used in the Kitchen & chemistry lab & the refrigerant used
for the air-conditioning units are captured in this section.

Scope 02 – School electricity consumption is captured in this scope. This is indirect

emission.

Scope 03 – All the vehicles co2 emission is captured during this section. These vehicles
are used to transport school children & staff. This is also falls under indirect emission.

Data have been gathered for period of two years (July 2020 to June 2022). Data
categories & unit values which are gathered under each scope are mentioned below.

Under Scope 01
Diesel For Backup generator – Liters per Moth
LPG for canteen & labs – Kg per month
Refrigerant – Kg per month

Under Scope 02
Electricity Consumption – Kw Per month

Under Scope 03
Diesel Consumption for school transportation vehicles – Km per month
Data chart that gathered for two years
Electricity (KWH) Generator(L) Transport(L) Refregerant(KG) LPG(Kg)
Month Peak Day Off Peak KVA Fuel Type Consumption Meassure Type Amount R22 R410a R134a
Jun-20 850 8900 2345 70 Auto Diesel 10 KM 2450 0 0 0 0
Jul-20 920 15250 3214 80 Auto Diesel 15 KM 3570 11 10 20 0
Aug-20 1251 17653 4356 140 Auto Diesel 23 KM 3200 15 8 20 0
2020 Sep-20 2100 20237 3456 132 Auto Diesel 45 KM 103750 13 9 20 0
Oct-20 2491 22345 3219 125 Auto Diesel 32 KM 104300 0 10 20 0
Nov-20 2420 19256 3654 137 Auto Diesel 21 KM 104200 0 6 20 0
Dec-20 2620 23456 3789 153 Auto Diesel 15 KM 106234 0 5 20 0
Jan-21 2598 18686 3997 160 Auto Diesel 21 KM 103750 35 5 20 0
Feb-21 2435 24536 4091 159 Auto Diesel 43 KM 103270 30 5 20 0
Mar-21 2613 34874 4124 303 Auto Diesel 32 KM 104200 21 5 20 0
Apr-21 1123 11345 4016 237 Auto Diesel 12 KM 51750 10 5 20 0
May-21 2540 15432 3769 212 Auto Diesel 37 KM 103300 29 5 20 0
2021 Jun-21 2025 16546 3987 231 Auto Diesel 22 KM 101200 35 10 20 0
Jul-21 2479 12349 3421 254 Auto Diesel 30 KM 102300 32 5 20 150
Aug-21 2730 13456 3524 271 Auto Diesel 52 KM 103400 23 5 20 170
Sep-21 2600 13025 4315 100 Auto Diesel 29 KM 103500 21 6 20 190
Oct-21 2520 18975 4218 132 Auto Diesel 51 KM 104200 15 6 20 180
Nov-21 2350 20987 4122 167 Auto Diesel 67 KM 105100 31 7 20 180
Dec-21 2700 22875 4378 111 Auto Diesel 90 KM 107600 35 10 20 180
Jan-22 2510 19823 4190 104 Auto Diesel 56 KM 102300 35 10 20 190
Feb-22 2589 22134 3654 143 Auto Diesel 78 KM 105600 25 10 20 200
2022 Mar-22 2358 25634 3821 211 Auto Diesel 457 KM 104100 25 7 20 200
Apr-22 2210 15345 3681 191 Auto Diesel 234 KM 65750 15 7 20 190
May-22 2340 16543 3791 182 Auto Diesel 217 KM 104200 29 7 20 90
Jun-22 2513 17678 3452 196 Auto Diesel 81 KM 103200 25 4 20 80
55035 458440 92239 4173 1760 2203974 510 167 480 2000
Emission Factors for each categories are as follows

Grid Emission Factor – 0.5422 Co2Kg/Kwh

Diesel Vehicle – 0.7801 Co2Kg/Km

Calculation
f) Direct emission involve in electricity generation
2020 to 2021
Total Revenue for the year 2020/2021 – 420(No of students) x 6200$(Term Fee) x 3(No of terms per year)
- 7812000USD
Total Emission of Co2 in the year - 952193.6 KgCo2e
Emission/Revenue - 952193.6/7812000
- 0.121 KgCo2e/$

2021 to 2022
Total Revenue for the year 2020/2021 – 330(No of students) x 6200$(Term Fee) x 3(No of terms per year)
- 6138000USD
Total Emission of Co2 in the year - 1114517 KgCo2e
Emission/Revenue - 1114517/6138000
- 0.181KgCo2e/$
Section 02

Sustainability Plan for Overseas School Of Colombo

The intersection of the climate crisis with the national and state economic crises, resource
scarcity and socioeconomic disparity substantiates a need to address sustainability in higher
education. Sustainability, defined as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generationsto meet their own needs,” encompasses the environment,
society and the economy. With its commitment to excellence and innovation in the classroom
and the global community, Overseas school of Colombo aims to incorporate sustainability into its
educational curriculum and facilities operations, and to encourage the adoption of sustainable
practices within its community of students and employees.

Sustainability Vision Statement

Overseas School of Colombo will inspire a collaborative, global community of learners to
empower and transform the College and the community, advancing social equity through
environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

As an educational institution, we recognize the need to educate, inspire and empower our
college community to address sustainability. OSC is creating an institutional culture with a strong
commitment to sustainability by pursuing the goals and priorities outlined in the 2021-2030
Education Master Plan: innovative programs and curriculum, student and community
engagement, and updated facilities.

While energy conservation has been a focus of facilities management on campus, there are
many other areas of sustainability where programs are being actively implemented. OSC has an
effective waste management and recycling program and is on track to exceed the statewide
landfill diversion goal of 75% by 2025.

CREATION OF THE SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

• Commitment from Campus Administration

 • Establish a Campus Sustainability Committee
• Define Goals, Objectives, Criteria, and Timelines
• Select and Prioritize Implementation Programs
• Create and Execute Action Plans
• Monitor and Regularly Report Progress to Campus

VISION STATEMENT, GOALS, AND PRIORITIES

Skyline College has developed the following Vision Statement to guide the College in its
Sustainability Planning efforts.

Skyline College will inspire a collaborative, global community of learners to empower and
transform the College and the community, advancing social equity through environmental
stewardship and sustainable practices.

To realize this Vision Statement, OSC has defined the following sustainability goals and priorities.
The goals and priorities for the Sustainability Plan reflect campus needs, interests, and available
resources. The goals listed are not necessarily ranked by priority.

Sustainability Plan Goals and Criteria

1.Student Engagement

Integrate sustainability into all facets of student life, including student government, clubs, and
organizations. Align student programs with Education Master Plan (EMP) Service Learning initiative by:
inspiring participation in and the advancement of student-led sustainability initiatives, encouraging
innovation and entrepreneurship, and supporting Environmental Service Learning ENVS 680. Issue a
grant for $500 for three student-led sustainability projects by spring 2023 as a part of OSC Students Step
Up.

2.Campus and Community Education and Awareness

Encourage participation in and awareness of sustainability issues through effective education and
engagement. Publicize sustainability events and programs in campus media outlets including GECO
times and the campus sustainability website. Positively influence the campus community to embrace
and champion sustainable behaviors at school, in the community, and in their personal lives.
3. Energy Efficiency

Perform a campus Facilities Measurement, Verification, and Benchmarking Study using the Association
of Physical Plant Administrators’ (APPA) FPI, Energy Star Portfolio Manager or other appropriate
benchmarking tools by end of 2023. Based on the results, establish annual energy use reduction goals
(minimum 15% below average) and plan appropriate energy efficiency measures to meet reduction
goals by mid-2025. Evaluate goals every year. Explore the integration of workforce training and student
learning into energy efficiency projects.

4. Water Conservation

Perform a campus Facilities Measurement, Verification, and Benchmarking Study using APPA FPI, Energy
Star Portfolio Manager or other appropriate benchmarking tools by end of 2023. Based on the results,
establish annual water use reduction goals and implement appropriate water efficiency measures to
meet reduction goals. Evaluate goals every five years.

5. Solid Waste Management

Continue to implement the landfill diversion program, expand it to include all sectors of recycling and
waste reduction to landfills, including electronic waste, green waste and food waste composting, comply
with recycling program requirements of AB-341, and strive to meet the statewide landfill recycling goal
of 75% by 2023.

6. Transportation

Review and/or update existing transportation studies to establish a VMT baseline for the campus by
mid-2023. Create systems and infrastructure to reduce reliance of students, faculty and staff on single
occupancy gasoline vehicle commutes by 10% within the next 5 years. Encourage use of carpooling,
bicycling and public transportation. Encourage use of electric vehicles by installing electric vehicle
charging stations by end of 2023.

7. Sustainable Procurement

Partner with Auxiliary Services to increase efforts to source campus food, materials, supplies,
information technology equipment and resources from organizations committed to social responsibility
and environmental sustainability. Procurement standards will be established by end of 2023, reviewed
bi-annually, and updated as necessary.