Policy III.3004.B, Sustainable Energy Management

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Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to improve the working and learning environment for San Jacinto College District students, faculty, staff, and other College stakeholders by sustainably managing energy and resource related matters in accordance with State and local law.

Policy

It shall be the Policy of San Jacinto College to establish an Energy and Water Management Plan and Energy and Water Management Procedures that:

  • Meets or exceeds the requirements of state and local law;
  • Demonstrate on-going improvement in reducing the waste of energy and natural resources.

Definitions

Sustainably managing: Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Energy and Water Management Plan: A resource conservation plan meeting the requirements of 34 TAC §19.14.

The Authority, Applicability, Sanctions, Exclusions, and Interpretation do not differ from Policy II.2000.A, Policy and Procedures Development, Review, Revision, and Rescission.

Associated Procedures

Procedure III.3004.B.a, Energy Management

Date of Board Approval

December 2, 2019

Effective Date

December 3, 2019

Primary Owner

Vice Chancellor, Fiscal Affairs

Secondary Owner

Associate Vice Chancellor, Fiscal Initiatives and Construction