University Sustainability

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University Data

The University of North Carolina spends roughly $227 million a year on energy. With this amount expected to increase each year, it is apparent for each institution to create a more sustainable energy future. In October 2009, the UNC system adopted the Sustainability Policy committing the UNC system to lead the State of North Carolina to a more sustainable future.

Below you will find information for each university’s energy conservation initiatives, energy data, and contact information. 

Note: It is not typical to publish the following energy data in such a broad format. This is due to the danger of oversimplifying for purposes of caparison. Comparing energy usage and expenditures across campuses is difficult to do on a apples-to-apple basis. Reasons for this include:

  • More students = more buildings = more energy.
  • Some campuses have higher percentages of on-campus housing.
  • Different building types and their use consume different amounts of energy. Campuses with large amounts of laboratories or hospitals will likely have a higher energy user per square foot.
  • Climate differences can create large energy usage differences, and our campus are set in diverse climate zones. Some campuses have a heavy winter heating load vs. others with a heavy summer cooling load, which likely use different fuels.
  • Energy prices vary across the state. Also, some campuses are on complex demand-pricing schedule, while some operate on a simple fixed rate basis.
*All energy data is from the North Carolina State Energy Office.


Appalachian State University

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Appalachian State University offers a challenging academic environment, energetic campus life and breathtaking location. Appalachian combines the best attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large research university. Click here to learn more about Appalachian's commitment to sustainability. 

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Dr. Sheri N. Everts
chancellor@appstate.edu
828.262.2040

Sustainability Director
Dr. Lee Ball
balllf@appstate.edu
828.262.8200

Director of Food Services
Pam Cline
clineph@appstate.edu
828.262.6473

Director, Technology and Environmental Design
Dr. Jeff Ramsdell
ramsdellje@appstate.edu
828.262.7243

Director Planning, Design and Construction
Carole Acquesta
acquestace@appstate.edu
828.232.4961

Energy Manager
Jerry Marshall
marshalljl@appstate.edu
828.262.3190

Facilities Director
Mike O'Connor
oconnormj@appstate.edu
828.262.3190 ext. 106

Transportation
Barry Sauls 
saulsbd@appstate.edu
828.262.2878 


Catawba College [Private Institution]

Catawba College was founded in 1851 and is located in Salisbury, N.C. Catawba College is a private, coeducational, residential, institution offering career preparation grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Click here to learn more about Catawba's commitment to sustainability.

University Reports

University Contact Information

President
Brien Lewis
wblewis@catawba.edu

Director, Center for the Environment
Dr. John Wear
jwear@catawba.edu
704.645.4520

Director of Environmental Services
David Najarian
daldridg@catawba.edu
704.637.4242

Director of Facilities
Frances Taylor
fftaylor15@catawba.edu
704.645.4520


Davidson College [Private Institution]

Davidson is an independent liberal arts college that was founded in 1837. Davidson College is located 20 minutes north of Charlotte in Davidson, N.C.

University Reports

University Contact Information

President
Dr. Carol Quillen
caquillen@davidson.edu
704.894.2201

Sustainability Director
Jeff Mittlestadt
jemittelstadt@davidson.edu
704.894.3029

Director of Dining Services
Dee Phillips
dephillips@davidson.edu
704.894.2076

Director of Facilities and Engineering
David Holthouser
daholthouser@davidson.edu
704.894.2595


Duke University [Private Institution]

Duke University is a private university that was founded in 1924. Duke University has a strong commitment to applying knowledge in service to society and is located in Durham, N.C. Click here to learn more about Duke's commitment to sustainability.

University Reports

University Contact Information

President
Dr. Carol Quillen
caquillen@davidson.edu
704.894.2201

President
Dr. Richard Brodhead
president@duke.edu
919.684.2424

Sustainability Director
Tavey Capps
tavey.mcdaniel@duke.edu
919.660.1470

Advising Architect
John Pearce
univarch@duke.edu
919.684.0344

Dean, Nicholas School of the Environment
Dr. Bill Chameides
bill.chameides@duke.edu
919.613.8004

Director of Dining Services
Robert Coffey
robert.coffey@duke.edu
919.660.3900

Interim Director of Parking and Transportation
Melissa Harden
melissa.harden@duke.edu
919.684.7275

Energy Manager
Steven Palumbo
steve.palumbo@duke.edu
919.660.1484

Vice President, Facilities Management
John Noonan
john.noonan@duke.edu
919.660.4252


Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City State University is a public university that was founded in 1891. Elizabeth City State University is located in Elizabeth City, N.C. at the narrows of the Pasquotank River.

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Dr. Stacey Franklin Jones
chancellor@ecsu.edu
252.335.3228

Director of Sustainability
Dr. Scott Bradshaw
sdbradshaw@ecsu.edu
252.335.3962

Director, Design and Construction
Charles Hall
crhall@mail.ecsu.edu
252.335.3961

Facilities Director
Dennis Leary
deleary@mail.ecsu.edu
252.335.3963


Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville State University is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in North Carolina and was founded in 1867. Fayetteville State University is located in Fayetteville, N.C.

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Dr. James Anderson
janderson@uncfsu.edu
910.672.1141

Director of Sustainability
Jon Parsons
jparson2@uncfsu.edu
910.672.1403

Architectural/Engineering Technician
Rudy Cardenas
rcardena@uncfsu.edu
910.672.1431


North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

NC A&T State University was founded in 1890 and has award-winning faculty, intensive research programs and community-focused initiatives. North Carolina A&T is located in Greensboro, N.C. 

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Harold Martin, Sr.
hmartin@ncat.edu
336.334.7940

Energy Manager, Interim Sustainability Director
Jacques Pierre
jpierre@ncat.edu
336.285.4514

AVC Facilities
Andrew Perkins
perkins@ncat.edu
336.285.4550

Director, Physical Plant
Carey Baldwin
cbaldwin@ncat.edu
336.285.4500


North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University is a state-supported liberal arts institution and was founded in 1909. North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, N.C. Click here to learn more about North Carolina Central Unversity's commitment to sustainability. 

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Dr. Debra Saunders-White
debra.sauders-white@nccu.edu
919.530.6104

Director, Facilities Services
Philip Powell
ppowell@nccu.edu
919.530.6392

General Manager, Food Services
Timothy Moore
tmoore@nccu.edu
919.530.7420

Head of Transportation
James A. Brothers
jbrothers@nccu.edu
919.530.5139

University Architect/Director of Design and Construction
Timothy McMullen
tmcmullen@nccu.edu
919.530.7944


North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics opened in 1980 with a curriculum emphasizing science and mathematics. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is located in Durham, N.C. 

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Dr. J. Todd Roberts
roberts@ncssm.edu
919.416.2702

Physical Plant Director
Garry Covington
Covington@ncssm.edu
919.416.2667


North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University is a public university that was founded in 1887. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, N.C. Click here to learn more about North Carolina State Unversity's commitment to sustainability. 

University Reports

University Contact Information 

Chancellor
Dr. Randy Woodson
randy_woodson@ncsu.edu
919.515.2191

Sustainability Director
Tracy Dixon
tracy_dixon@ncsu.edu
919.513.0211

Assistant VC for Facilities
Jack Colby
jkcolby@ncsu.edu
919.515.2967

AVC Facilities Management
Steven Arndt
saarndt@ncsu.edu
919.515.2732

Energy Manager
Paul McConocha
paul_mcconocha@ncsu.edu
919.513.3646

Executive Director, Clean Energy Technology Center
Stephen Kalland
steve_kalland@ncsu.edu
919.513.1896

Food Service Manager
Keith Smith
aksmith@ncsu.edu
919.513.2343

Assistant Director Planning and Operations
Michael Ousdahl
msousdah@ncsu.edu
919.515.1609


University of North Carolina Asheville

The University of North Carolina Asheville is a public instituition founded in 1927. UNC Asheville is located in Asheville, N.C., in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Dr. Mary K. Grant
mgrant@unca.edu
828.251.6500

Director of Facilites Management and Planning
David Todd
dtodd@unca.edu
828.251.6380

Engineer and Energy Manager
Tom Baldwin
tbaldwin@unca.edu
828.251.6019

Senior Director of Dining Services
Emily Williams
ewillia3@unca.edu
828.251.6183


University of North Carolina Center for Public Television

The University of North Carolina Center for Public Television is a public institution that was founded in 1955. UNC-TV is located in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park. Click here to learn more about UNC-TV's commitment to sustainability.

University Reports

University Contact Information

Building Maintenance Manager
Mike Womack
mwomack@unctv.org
919.549.7275

Facilities Director
Carol L. Woodyard, PE
cwoodyard@unctv.org
919.549.7076


University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill was founded in 1789 and is located in the town of Chapel Hill, N.C. The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill became the nation's first public university in 1795. Click here to learn more about UNC Chapel Hill's commitment to sustainability. 

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Dr. Carol Folt
chancellor@unc.edu
919.962.1365

Sustainability Director
Cindy Shea
cpshea@fac.unc.edu
919.843.5251

Accounting Technician in Business Operations
Laura Corin
laura.corin@fac.unc.edu
919.962.1480

Assistant Vice Chancellor Facilities Operations, Planning and Design & University Architect
Anna Wu
anna.wu@facilities.unc.edu
919.962.2263

Director, Energy Services
Phil Barner
philip.barner@energy.unc.edu
919.966.4100

Director of Energy Management
Chris Martin
cmmartin@fac.unc.edu
919.843.0456

Director of Environmental Finance Center
Jeff Hughes
jhughes@sog.unc.edu
919.843.4956

Director of Food Services
Scott Myers
scmyers@aux-services.unc.edu
919.962.1464

Energy Analyst
Jessica O'Hara
johara@unc.edu
919.843.9151

Food Service Director
Ryan Moore
rpmoore@unc.edu
919.962.0200


University of North Carolina Charlotte

The University of North Carolina Charlotte is among the fastest growing universities in the UNC system and was founded in 1946. UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, N.C. 

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Dr. Philip Dubois
pdubois@uncc.edu
704.687.5727

Sustainability Director
Dr. Mike Lizotte
mlizotte@uncc.edu
704.687.0559

Associate Director Facilities Engineering
Thomas Sparks
tcsparks@uncc.edu
704.687.0525

AVC Facilities Management
Phil Jones
pmjones@uncc.edu
704.687.0514

Construction Manager
Jennifer Evans
jevans83@uncc.edu
704.687.0518

Director, Architectural Planning
Chris Gilbert
cgilbert@uncc.edu
704.687.0509

Energy Analyst
Carl Thompson
cthom134@uncc.edu
704.687.0520

Energy Manager
Tony Schallert
aschall1@uncc.edu
704.687.5384

Food Services Manager
Lyn Woodruff
lwoodruf@uncc.edu
704.687.5377

Transportation
Christopher Facente
cfacente@uncc.edu
704.687.0599


University of North Carolina Greensboro

The University of North Carolina Greensboro is a public instituition founded in 1891. Located in Greensboro, N.C., the university is one of the largest state universities in the Piedmont Triad area. Click here to learn more about UNC Greensboro's commitment to sustainability.

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Dr. Dana Dunn
dldunn@uncg.edu
336.334.5494

Sustainability Director
Trey McDonald
rkmcdona@uncg.edu
336.256.0433

AVC Facilities Management
Jorge Quintal
j_quinta@uncg.edu
336.334.5536

Director of Facilities
Fred Patrick
fred_patrick@uncg.edu
336.334.5269

Resident District Manage, Dining Services
Kevin Deans
kwdeans@uncg.edu
336.334.4451

Transportation
Dan Durham
dgdurham@uncg.edu
336.256.0103

University Architect
Matt Takacs
m_takacs@uncg.edu
336.334.5269

Waste Reduction and Recycling Operations Supervisor
Ben Kunka
bakunka@uncg.edu
336.334.5192


University of North Carolina Pembroke

The University of North Carolina Pembroke is located in the small town of Pembroke, N.C. and was founded in 1887. Click here to learn more about UNC Pembroke's commitment to sustainability. 

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Kyle Carter
chancellor@uncp.edu
910.521.6201

Sustainability Director
Jay Blauser
jay.blauser@uncp.edu

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management
W. Steve Martin
steve.martin@uncp.edu
910.521.6520

Interim Director, Facilities Operations
Mark Vesely
mark.vesely@uncp.edu
910.521.6679

Director, University Architect, Facilities Planning and Construction
J. Michael Clark
michael.clark@uncp.edu
910.521.6374

Manager, Dining Services
Sandra Jackson
Sandra.jackson@uncp.edu
910.775.4192


University of North Carolina School of the Arts

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public coeducational arts conservatory founded in 1963. The school is located in Winston Salem, N.C. 

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Lindsay Bierman
biermanl@uncsa.edu
336.770.3200

AVC Facilities Management
Chris Boyd
boydc@uncsa.edu
336.770.3399

University Architect
Stephen Dwight Atkinson
atkinsons@uncsa.edu
336.770.1236


University of North Carolina Wilmington

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public institution that was founded in 1947. UNC Wilmington is located in the coastal town of Wilmington, N.C. Click here to learn more about UNC Wilmington's commitment to sustainability. 

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Dr. Zito Sartarelli
chancellor@uncw.edu
910.962.3030

AVC Facilities
Tom Freshwater
freshwatert@uncw.edu
910.962.3761

Director of Auxiliary Services
Brian Dailey
daileyb@uncw.edu
910.962.3711

Energy Manger, Planning and Design, Facility Mechanical Engineer
Steve Sharpe
sharpes@uncw.edu
910.962.7454

Environmental Health and Safety Director
Stan Harts
hartss@uncw.edu
910.962.3108

Parking and Transportation Manager
Ken Kaiser
kaiserk@uncw.edu
910.962.7062

Recycling Supervisor
Kathleen Miller
millerk@uncw.edu
910.962.2549


Wake Forest University [Private Institution]

Wake Forest University is a private institution with a liberal arts curriculum. The university was founded in 1834 and is located Winston-Salem, N.C. Click here to learn more about Wake Forest University's commitment to sustainabillity. 

University Reports

University Contact Information

President
Dr. Nathan Hatch
nhatch@wfu.edu
336.758.5213

Director of Sustainability
Dedee Johnston
johnstdm@wfu.edu
336.758.3482

Associate Vice President for Facilities and Campus Services
John Shenette
shenetjj@wfu.edu
336.758.4623

Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Michelle Lennon
adkinsmm@wfu.edu
336.758.5385

Director, Parking and Transportation
Alex Crist
cristaj@wfu.edu
336.758.2558

Director of the Wake Forest Center for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
Dr. Miles Silman
silmanmr@wfu.edu
336.758.5596

Senior Food Service Director
Jessica Wallace
Wallace-jessica@aramark.com
336.758.3340


Warren Wilson College [Private Institution]

Warren Wilson College is a private institution founded in 1952. Warren Wilson College is located in Swannanoa Valley, N.C., which is near Asheville, N.C.

University Reports

University Contact Information

President
Dr. Steven L. Solnick
ssolnick@warren-wilson.edu
828.771.2070

Interim Executive Director, Environmental Leadership Center
Stan Cross
scross@warren-wilson.edu
828.771.3782

University Architect
Jason Lackey
jlackey@warren-wilson.edu
828.771.3074


Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University is a public institution founded in 1889. Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, N.C. Click here to learn more about Western Carolina University's commitment to sustainability.

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
David Belcher
dbelcher@wcu.edu
828.227.7100

Chief Sustainability Officer, Director of Sustainability & Energy Management
Lauren Bishop
lbishop@wcu.edu
828.227.3562

AVC Facilities Management
Joe Walker
jwalker@wcu.edu
828.227.7441

Director of Transportation
Fred Bauknecht
fjbauknecht@wcu.edu
828.227.7301

Director of Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction
Julie Moran
jamoran@wcu.edu
828.227.3572

Director, University Police and Traffic Services
Earnest Hudson
ehudson@email.wcu.edu
828.227.7301

Energy Management Specialist
David King
dbking@wcu.edu
828.227.2645

Recycling Coordinator
John Surber
jcsurber@wcu.edu
828.227.2412

University Architect
Galen May
gmay@wcu.edu
828.227.7442 


Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University is a public institution founded in 1892. Located in Winston Salem, N.C., the institution consistently ranks among the best public universities in the South. Click here to learn more about Winston-Salem State University's commitment to sustainability.

University Reports

University Contact Information

Chancellor
Elwood Robinson
robinsonel@wssu.edu
336.750.2041

Sustainability Director
Dick Kabis
kabisd@wssu.edu
336.750.2870

Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities
Rosalba Ledezma
ledezmara@wssu.edu
336.750.2855

Food Service Director
LaKeith Stevenson
Stevenson-lakeith@aramark.com
336.750.2787