BUILDINGS/ENERGY Interlochen’s buildings are a visual and functional reminder of everything we stand for. As we continue to make room for our growing creative community, it’s important to consider the impact each of our buildings has on the environment. Creating guidelines for construction, electrical use, and emissions help ensure that Interlochen enters its centennial with the tools to last for another century. Strategy 1.1: Efficiency As inefficient, high use utilities are identified and tagged for replacement, replace them with more efficient new equipment. Strategy 1.2: Consumer culture Work with the ICA community to follow best practices when utilizing and conserving energy. Strategy 1.3: Energy audit Conduct annual energy audits to review energy use and goal monitoring for reductions. Strategy 1.4: Data tracking Implement and maintain GHG emissions data tracking and disclosure in the form of an annual report Strategy 1.5: Electrification Continue to pursue campus electrification and the purchase of regional produced green electricity. Strategy 1.6: Funding support Identify alternative local & state government grants and utility company incentives for GHG reductions and energy credits. Strategy 1.7: Funding commitment Define, propose, and commit to an Interlochen budget prioritization of the goal of reducing GHGs.
Goal 1: Emissions Reductions Reduce direct and indirect (Scope 1 and 2) greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2028 from a 2021 baseline.
Strategy 1.8: Green revolving fund Create a Green Revolving Fund for sustainable capital projects.
Strategy 2.1: Building design All new builds will follow suggested best practices in the industry to meet sustainable building operations and all renovations of old builds will upgrade with sustainable building practices.
Goal 2: Building Standards Develop a building design philosophy by 2024 that centers around healthy and sustainable buildings and meets Interlochen’s goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Strategy 2.2: Electrification New builds will utilize electrification and meet electric efficiency standards.
Strategy 2.3: Building guidelines Draft internal guidelines/standards that will be reviewed at the outset of every new build or renovation project to guide the project and ensure GHG reduction goals are met.
19 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 2028
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