Project
Southern Connecticut State University School of Business
Education: Higher Ed
New Haven, CT | 2024
- 64K GSF
- 2 Companies
About
"Southern Connecticut State University’s (SCSU) new School of Business opened in 2023 as CT’s first state-built, net-zero energy building. Featuring solar and geothermal systems, this 64,000 square foot, all-electric building represents visionary leadership in CT’s executive branch and more than a decade of commitment at SCSU to respond to the climate crisis and reduce the carbon footprint of university buildings."
Project Owner
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero (Achieving)
Project Size in GSF
64K
Category of height
Mid-Rise
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Ground-source Heat Pump
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Yes
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Unspecified
On-site renewable energy
100%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
Unknown
Site EUI Energy Use Intensity is the amount of energy a project uses per square foot over the course of a year. Site EUI = Annual Energy Use (kBtus) / Building(s) Area (ft²) / One Year (yr)
20.0 kBtu/sf/year
Net Site EUI
-7.0 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Measured
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid
