Climate Neutral Research CampusesCenter of Excellence Provides Resources to Achieve Climate Neutrality

Randy LaceyCornell University

Is it possible to make a significant reduction in the climate impact of a large research campus?

Approach Build on existing climate action resources – AASHE, NWF, APPA Develop a matrix of climate action options Leverage NREL expertise in renewable energy Indentify successful implementation as reference cases Provide tools for resource assessment, carbon impact Define research campus as federal, academic, or private

Climate Neutral Research Campuses

THEMES Each Campus is Unique Hierarchy of actions –

People, Conservation, Renewables, Offsets

A Portfolio of actions will be required

Deep Savings needed

Climate Neutral Research Campuses

Campus GHG Comparison

Campus options for each technology are presented

Prompts help you decide if this technology is right for you

For each technology a leading example has been selected. An effort was made to find examples of successful

implementation with documented experience

Other campus examples are also cited with web links

Technical resource links are also provided

Links are provided to a wealth of sites maintained by DOE, NREL, FEMP, EERE and other Federal organizations.

Thank you for your attention.

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