Greenhouse Gas InventoryFY 2013 and FY 2014

for the

American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)

What is the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)?

Pledge to create a plan to achieve climate neutrality

◦ Climate Neutrality = zero net greenhouse gas emissions, to be achieved by eliminating net GHG emissions, or by minimizing net GHG emissions as much as possible and using carbon offsets or other measures to mitigate the remaining emissions

685 signatory institutions (12 MnSCU)

Signed by President Earl H. Potter III in 2009

Process

Greenhouse Gas Inventory◦FY 2004-2009 completed in 2010◦FY 2010-2012 completed in 2013◦FY 2013-2014 due January 15, 2015◦New inventory due every two years after

that

Climate Action Plan◦Completed in 2012 and 2014◦New progress report due ever two years

after that

Data compiled for 6 categories◦ Institutional data◦ On-campus stationary fuel use◦ Purchased electricity◦ Agriculture (fertilizer use)◦ Refrigeration◦ Transportation

Greenhouse Gas Inventory

St. Cloud State University’s Target Dates

2009

2017

2024

2035 - Climate Neutral

Compared to 2009 emissions:

◦15% reduction by 2017◦40% reduction by 2024◦Carbon Neutral by 2035

FY 2009 47,683 metric tons of eCO2

FY 2014 41,056 metric tons of eCO2

Decrease of 6,627 metric tons, or 13.9% fewer emissions

Inventory Results

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Emissions Goals

15% reductionPurchased Electricity Transmission and Delivery Losses Study Abroad Air Travel Directly Financed Outsourced Travel (air travel, rented bus and car travel, personal vehicle) Commuting (staff/faculty/students) Purchased Electricity Refrigerants and Chemicals Direct Transportation (campus fleet) On-Campus Stationary Sources

40% reduction

TODAY baseline

St. Cloud State University’s Target Dates

13.9% reduction

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ComparisonsComparison of Net Emissions of Aspirational Peer Institutions

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ComparisonsNormalized Comparison of Aspirational Peer Institutions

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ComparisonsComparison of Net Emissions of Signatory Minnesota Public Universities

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ComparisonsComparison of Net Emissions of Signatory Minnesota Public Universities

2014 Total Emissions by Sector (in Metric Tons of eCO2)

Inventory Results

Inventory Results2014 Total Emissions by Sector (in Metric Tons of eCO2)

Fertilizer0%

Other Directly Financed Travel1%

Direct Transportation1%

Air Travel9%

Commuting18%

Stationary Combustion35%

Purchased Electricity

36%

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Purchased Electricity and Associated Emissions

Purchased Electricity(36% of 2014 emissions)

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Emissions from Purchased Elec-tricity

Purchased Elec-tricity (kwh)

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Purchased Electricity(36% of 2014 emissions)

Source 2004-2009

2010 2011-2012

2013-2014

Coal 48 % 43 % 43.9 % 36 %

Natural Gas 5 % 8 % 6.6 % 13 %

Nuclear 28 % 30 % 29.1 % 28 %

Hydro-Electric 8 % 7 % 7.5 % 7 %

Biomass 2 % 3 % 3 % 3 %

Renewable (Wind, Solar)

7 % 8 % 9.8 % 13 %

Other 2 % 1 % 0 % 0 %

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Commuting(18% of 2014 emissions)

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Air Travel(9% of 2014 emissions)

Emissions from Air Travel

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Contributing Factors

Switch in boiler fuel type and source

On-going energy efficiency projects

Improved data tracking (commuting)

Industry improvements (Xcel, vehicle

efficiencies)

Changes in campus population

Economy

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Going Forward

Comprehensive facilities plan◦ Better utilization of space◦ Demolition of underutilized buildings◦ More strategic off-hours scheduling

Maintaining momentum◦ Continued implementation of Climate Action Plan◦ Pursue energy efficiency projects in lieu of ESCO

Campus-wide support◦ Sustainability coordinator conversations◦ Education / research◦ Continuing outreach to faculty/staff/students