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Collaboration among higher educational institutions for increased sustainability in Pittsburgh
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
The City of Pittsburgh has a climate initiative which outlines goals and directions to reduce emissions and increase economic and societal sustainability in the region. Pittsburgh has become one of ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Assessment of emission reduction as a function of biomass boiler installation
- Franklin Pierce University (NH)
Life cycle analysis of biomass (wood pellet) production demonstrates significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, when compared to the life cycle analysis of No. 2 heating fuel. Life cycle analysis ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Strategies to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Lab Buildings on Academic Campuses
- University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
Laboratory buildings, because of programmatic and safety requirements, remain one of the highest consumers of energy on academic campuses. As campuses develop and implement plans to achieve carbon neutrality commitments ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Energy Master Plans - From Here to a Zero Carbon Footprint
- Building Services Consultants, Inc (PA)
The ACUPCC has generated a keen interest in colleges and universities to move toward a zero carbon footprint. An Energy Master Plan (EMP) is essential to facilitate a successful carbon ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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University Leadership in Island Climate Mitigation
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
Islands are uniquely affected by climate change. Rising sea levels threaten coastal infrastructure and fresh water aquifers ocean acidification deteriorates coral reefs ecosystems and native forests are susceptible to new ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Development of Carbon Mitigation Tools and Benchmarks for Universities in the U.S.
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
A large share of U.S. universities is currently implementing campus green and sustainable initiatives. "Green" and "sustainable" initiatives can include a broad set of issues. For example, climate mitigation ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Next Step: Developing and Implementing Climate Action Plans for Reducing Net GHG Emissions
- National Wildlife Federation (VA)
With the challenge so critical and the stakes so high, the need for climate leadership has never been greater. The good news is that the higher education sector is responding ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Learning from Experience: Collaboration for Campus Carbon Cutbacks
- Rocky Mountain Institute (CO)
This poster will reveal some preliminary findings from Rocky Mountain Institute's (RMI) new research project: Accelerating Campus Climate-Change Initiatives. RMI is partnering with AASHE to develop a comprehensive research ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Triple Bottom Line on Campus - Walking the Talk, Saving Money and Saving the Planet
- Sterling Planet, Inc. (GA)
Through our experience with several colleges and universities, this presentation will discuss how college and universities have implement measures to lower there green house gas emissions, save money and create ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Alternative Work Site (AWS) Pilot - A Transportation Demand Management, TDM, Project to Implement Flex Schedules to Reduce GHG Emissions and Parking Demand
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs (CO)
In fulfillment of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, the State of Colorado's Climate Action Plan, and the 2007 UCCS Sustainability Strategic Plan, the University of Colorado ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The University of Hawaii at Manoa Energy Summit: Engaging the Campus in Energy Savings and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
- University of Hawaii at Manoa (HI)
In 2006, the Chancellor convened an Energy Summit that engaged faculty, students, and facilities staff in the design of the Manoa Energy Plan. UHM committed to reducing energy use by ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Energy & Sustainability Center
- Florida State University (FL)
The Energy and Sustainability Center (formerly Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering Center) addresses challenging alternative energy issues through innovative solutions for consumers and industry. The need for energy systems that ...
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Center for Law, Energy & the Environment
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
The Center for Law, Energy & the Environment (CLEE) channels the expertise and creativity of the Berkeley Law community into pragmatic policy solutions to critical environmental and energy challenges. Its ...
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Renewable Energy Center
- Eastern Illinois University (IL)
The new Renewable Energy Center exemplifies an eco-friendly track record, providing a coal-free alternative to meeting EIU's energy needs and simultaneously reducing current electricity usage and carbon dioxide emissions.
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (CEERE) conducts research and provides technical assistance for a range of clean energy technologies and applications. With support from state and federal ...
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Campus of Energy and Innovation
- University of Toledo (OH)
The campus will serve as a hands-on alternative energy laboratory used for teaching, research and demonstration, as well as to generate energy and reduce the University’s carbon footprint.
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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BS in Sustainable Energy Management
- Unity Environmental University (ME)
Students majoring in sustainable energy management at Unity learn practical skills based on solid general theory. They make technology, learn practical implementation, and understand related accounting for costs and benefits ...
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Clean Energy U: Colleges Celebrate Campus Sustainability Day
- Chevrolet (OR)
Let’s clear the air. Beyond building efficient vehicles in a responsible way, Chevrolet is supporting the ingenious efforts of people across America helping lead the clean energy revolution. That ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Holdsworth Retrofit and Renovation
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMA) has a rapidly evolving commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the environmental sustainability of its operations. According to the 2007 Intergovernmental Panel ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Converting university spending to greenhouse gas emissions: A supply chain carbon footprint analysis of UC Berkeley
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
This senior thesis study calculates a supply chain carbon footprint for UC Berkeley based on procurement expenses in fiscal year (FY) 2009. The study presents recommendations to reduce supply chain ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Reducing Dickinson's Carbon Footprint
- Dickinson College (PA)
Findings from an evaluation of Dickinson College's Climate Action Plan and recommendations are presented. The evaluation was conducted by students in the spring 2011 course Practicum in Sustainability: Reducing ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Cross-Border Carbon Footprints: University Study Abroad and Carbon Offsetting Programs
- American University (DC)
The progress made in the past decade in incorporating higher education institutions into the carbon emissions reduction equation is remarkable. Organizations like the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Financing Models of Campus Charging Infrastructures For Electric Vehicles
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
California is always a leader in mitigating and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in coordination with our climate change mitigation policies as outlined in AB32. UC Berkeley, one of the ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Accelerating Campus Climate Initiatives: Breaking Through Barriers
- Rocky Mountain Institute (CO)
- AASHE (MA)
Published by Rocky Mountain Institute with support from AASHE, this is a practical guide for anyone working to reduce GHG emissions on campus. Offering real-world examples, the book helps readers ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Cool Campus! A How-To Guide for College and University Climate Action Planning
- AASHE (MA)
This manual is designed to assist colleges and universities in creating climate action plans. It is intended to fill the gap in currently available resources by outlining a how-to approach ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Assessing UT-Austin's Roadmap to Sustainability
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
Like many other schools and organization, The University of Texas at Austin faces a near future in which entities of all sizes are held to greater accountability for their environmental ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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The Educational Facilities Professionals Practical Guide to Reducing the Campus Carbon Footprint
- APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities (VA)
As more institutions respond to the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, or are otherwise responsible for campus environmental stewardship, this implementation guide gives educational facilities professionals a practical ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Building Retrofit Strategies
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA)
The objective of our project was to identify and analyze building retrofit strategies that can reduce kWhs or Btus and associated greenhouse gas emissions on the Cal Poly Pomona campus ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Guide to Climate Action Planning: Pathways to a Low-Carbon Campus
- National Wildlife Federation (VA)
- Society for College and University Planning (MI)
Increasing numbers of schools have started—or soon will start—planning to reduce their net emissions. Whether prompted by state law, grassroots demand, administrative mandate, requirements of the American College ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Campus Ecological Footprint of Carnegie Mellon University
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
As Carnegie Mellon University is a rapidly growing and international educational institution with more number of campus members and visitors, the impacts of the school on ecological footprint are fast ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Wood Pellets for UBC Boilers Replacing Natural Gas
- University of British Columbia (BC)
This report studies the feasibility of replacing natural gas with wood pellets for UBC boilers. A gasification system is proposed to be installed in the UBC boiler house to convert ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Higher Education in a Warming World - The Business Case for Climate Leadership on Campus
- National Wildlife Federation (VA)
This richly detailed guide to climate action at colleges and universities focuses on the numbers -- with examples showing how schools cut emissions, saved money and made a difference. It gives ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Sustainable SCU: An Analysis of Santa Clara University's Current and Future Energy Usage
- Santa Clara University (CA)
The goal of this project was to assess the effectiveness of Santa Clara University's Sustainability Program in conserving energy and reducing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2). The study found ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Developing a Climate Action Plan for UNH: Analysis, Collaboration and Implementation
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
Under its American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment obligation, the University of New Hampshire is developing a climate action plan to address the threat of global climate change by ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Calvin College Carbon Neutrality Project
- Calvin University (MI)
In Fall 2007, students in two capstone courses at Calvin College were challenged with the question "What would it take to make Calvin College carbon neutral?" Twenty-four Engineering and Biology ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report 1995-2005
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA)
This report summarizes Cal Poly Pomona’s anthropogenic green house gas emissions for fiscal years 1995-2005. The inventory process is a first step towards quantifying the environmental impact of the ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Carbon Neutrality Makes the Grade
Business schools are enlisting students' help in developing their own carbon-neutral schemes, and they may develop leaders of tomorrow's sustainable economies.
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Degrees That Matter: Climate Change and the University
- Tufts University (MA)
Universities and colleges are in a unique position to take a leadership role on global warming. As communities, they can strategize and organize effective action. As laboratories for learning and ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Colleges Compete to Shrink Their Mark On the Environment
- Berea College (KY)
- University at Buffalo (NY)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- Tufts University (MA)
- Harvard University (MA)
- College of the Atlantic (ME)
From the College of the Atlantic's zero-waste graduation this month in Maine to Ball State University's biodiesel-powered shuttle fleet in Indiana, schools are moving in ways large and ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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UVM Bus Fleet Emission Analysis
- University of Vermont (VT)
The objective of this study is to provide an estimate of the tailpipe emissions of the University of Vermont’s campus bus fleet and alternatives to the fleet. Mobile source ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Duke University Carbon Offsets Initiative - Working with students, staff, and faculty to reduce GHG emissions through rooftop solar
- Duke University (NC)
In Spring 2015, Duke University launched a pioneering, renewable energy discount program for University employees. This program, developed by the Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative (DCOI) and its partners, helps reduce ...
- Posted June 10, 2015
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Advanced Climate Action: Stanford Energy and Climate Plan
- Stanford University (CA)
Stanford has historically done much to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts and in late 2007, the university set out to develop a formal action plan incorporating existing best practices in ...
- Posted May 17, 2013
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Achieving GHG Reductions of 30% or More Through Facilities Asset Management At the Harvard School of Public Health
- Harvard University (MA)
Harvard School of Public Health (HPSH) has an innovative approach to greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and sustainability based on integrated facilities asset management. This program enables HSPH to holistically manage ...
- Posted July 1, 2010
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Cornell University Moves Beyond Coal
- Cornell University (NY)
One of the biggest roadblocks on the climate neutrality pathway is coal. Approximately 50% of our nation's electricity comes from coal. In 2008, 13,000 tons of coal was ...
- Posted June 29, 2010
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