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Project Code [2008-CP-9-S2]
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Project title
CIT?s Sustainable Campus Programme (CSCP)
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT)
Lead Applicant
Kevin McCarthy
Project Abstract
In 2007 CIT had an annual spend for its Bishopstown campus of approximately 642,000 (electricity), 200,000 (gas), 145,000 (waste), and 120,000 (water). In addition, other unquantified resources (e.g. in laboratories, maintenance, offices etc.) are consumed.The following MINIMUM annual savings are anticipated:Water 20% 10,000 m3 24,000Electricity 10% 500 MWh 64,200Waste 5% 16.5 tonnes 7,250Paper 10% to be quantified dittoThese reductions will have obvious environmental as well as economic benefits. The programme will also significantly raise environmental awareness in the Institute among staff and students. The results will be highl
Grant Approved
�151,957.00
Research Hub
Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration
Initial Projected Completion Date
06/04/2011