GreenCampus @ Longwood University

Longwood's Energy Sustainability Initiatives

Boiler Plant
Recently two boilers were replaced in Longwood's heating plant. They utilize sawdust, a renewable energy source. The boilers produce 90% of the heat and hot water required for use in the residence halls.

In the planning stage is a completely new heating plant which will house three new boilers that will also utilize wood as a primary heat source.

Health & Fitness Center
The new Health & Fitness Center is the first Longwood University construction project to seek LEEDS certification. There are three levels of sustainability for LEEDS certification which are determined by a point system; Longwood has obtained a "Gold" rating.

Obtaining the points required demands working with the architect and contractor throughout every stage of design and construction. Tasks being done to help obtain certification include the:

Separation of trash.
Use of recyclable materials.
Items utilized are manufactured within 100 miles of the construction site.
Mechanical equipment is wrapped and stored off of the ground.

Facility Operation

Green Seal™ certified and other eco-friendly cleaning products are utilized for the cleaning of Longwood facilities.
Integrated Pest Management services are used for the Longwood Campus in compliance with Green Building Council guidelines.
Paper products comprised of recycled content are utilized campus-wide.
Recyclable materials, including mixed office paper and corrugated materials, are collected and sent for processing.
Lawn care: partially organic materials are used for turf application.

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Energy Conservation Longwood's Energy Sustainability Initiatives Boiler Plant Recently two boilers were replaced in Longwood's heating plant. They utilize sawdust, a renewable energy source. The boilers produce 90% of the heat and hot water required for use in the residence halls. In the planning stage is a completely new heating plant which will house three new boilers that will also utilize wood as a primary heat source. Health & Fitness Center The new Health & Fitness Center is the first Longwood University construction project to seek LEEDS certification. There are three levels of sustainability for LEEDS certification which are determined by a point system; Longwood has obtained a "Gold" rating. Obtaining the points required demands working with the architect and contractor throughout every stage of design and construction. Tasks being done to help obtain certification include the: Separation of trash. Use of recyclable materials. Items utilized are manufactured within 100 miles of the construction site. Mechanical equipment is wrapped and stored off of the ground. Facility Operation Green Seal™ certified and other eco-friendly cleaning products are utilized for the cleaning of Longwood facilities. Integrated Pest Management services are used for the Longwood Campus in compliance with Green Building Council guidelines. Paper products comprised of recycled content are utilized campus-wide. Recyclable materials, including mixed office paper and corrugated materials, are collected and sent for processing. Lawn care: partially organic materials are used for turf application.