2. Aquarium & Zoo Facilities Association 2015 Conference Chicago, IL
October 13, 2015
Thomas G. Sonnleitner
Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

3. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
University goal: Increase the use of energy from renewable sources.

4. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Background
3rd largest University of Wisconsin university
Founded in 1871
14,400 Students
74 associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degree programs
Recently names Sierra Club’s 3rd Greenest Campus
In October 2014, UW Oshkosh hosted one of the world’s largest Earth Charter Community Summits for the 13th consecutive year. 
1st Fair Trade University in United States
Charter Member of Higher Education ACORE Committee

5. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Sustainability History
President’s Climate Commitment
Carbon footprint inventories
Sustainability councils/directors
Student advocacy groups and research
Environmental studies curriculum
Wind purchases
Performance contracts around energy efficiency
Statewide lighting retrofits

6. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Carbon Neutral Strategy
UW Oshkosh is focused on developing renewable energy assets, rather than paying others to invest
Process starts as Research & Development(R&D) and over time cash flows
Important to provide an alternative energy solution for our universities rather than completely relying on the grid

7. UW Oshkosh Biogas Systems
City – Dry Fermentation
Ground Breaking – September 2010
Construction Completed July 2011
Commissioning started in August 2011
CHP started October 2011
Small Farm – Plug Flow
Large Farm – Complete Mix
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8. Feed the Beast Program

9. Campus Digester (BD1) Electrical Production Summary FY 2014/2015

12. Titan Gold Compost completes the food and yard waste recycling loop.

13. WBAY Story Link: UWO Ranked 3rd Greenest College!

14. Energy Efficiency Projects
Currently installing the fifth (5th) energy efficiency project on campus with the help of Johnson Controls
Serving as a pilot institution for new ideas related to energy efficiency
Placing dashboard screens across campus showing the energy performance of buildings in order to educate students and staff on the opportunities for improvement

15. Munich Zoo Facility