Longwood University's
Sustainable Energy
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 LEED
certification. There are three levels of sustainability for
LEED 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