Climate Action Plan. University of Toledo Committee Meeting #1 July 12, 2013

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1 Climate Action Plan University of Toledo Committee Meeting #1 July 12, 2013 Brooke Mason Interim Sustainability Specialist Brittani Furlong SEED CAP Intern

2 Meeting Agenda Welcome Introductions SEED & Committee Introduction to the ACUPCC What is a Climate Action Plan? Greenhouse Gas Inventory Results CAP Timeline Other Schools CAPs Current Actions Potential Future Actions Next Steps & Next Meeting

3 The S.E.E.D. Initiative The University of Toledo s SEED Initiative, housed within but not limited to Facilities & Construction, focuses on Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, and Design to ensure the University is operating in a manner that betters our neighbors, economy, and planet. Through environmental sustainability projects, energy conservation measures, innovative building renovation and design, and a comprehensive educational campaign, SEED commits itself to leaving behind a better planet than when we started.

4 COMMITTEE Name Area of Representation Role Brooke Mason Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, and Design Initiative Chair committee, write report Jennifer Pastorek Finance & Purchasing Finance/purchasing plan Michael Green Energy Management Energy conservation / efficiency plan Rey Guerra Environmental Services & Recycling Environmental services and recycling plan Howard Hillard Purchasing Purchasing plan Steve Wise / Diana Watts Grounds & Transit Grounds and transit plan Steve LeBlanc Provost & Academic Affairs Academic plan Margie Traband Government Relations Government relations plan Vicki Riddick/ Jeannine Everhart Community Wellness & Health Promotion Health and wellness plan/ liaison to HSC Erin Baker Student Experiences Student experiences plan Geoffrey Martin Institutional Research Expertise on the institution and provide statistical help with the plan Heather Scott Aramark & Dining Services Dining services plan Larry Burns External Affairs & President's Office Marketing plan / Liaison for the President, provide direction from President's perspective Andy Jorgensen Department of Chemistry Provide expertise on curriculum development/ education on climate change Department of Chemical & Environmental Glenn Lipscomb Engineering Provide expertise on environmental and chemical engineering processes Defne Apul Department of Civil Engineering Provide expertise on water, energy, waste, sustainability, and life cycle analysis College of Languages, Literature, and Social Rubin Patterson Sciences Provide expertise on sustainability in a practical and academic sense, in local and global contexts Randy Ellingson Department of Physics & Astronomy Provide expertise on energy and renewable energy Tim Fisher Department of Environmental Sciences Provide expertise on climate change and sustainability Anand Kunnathur College of Business Provide expertise on sustainable business, and the business case for sustainability Austin Serna Student Government Representative Liaison for Student Government, provide input from student perspective Stephanie Clendenen Student Green Fund Representative Liaison for the Student Green Fund, provide input from student perspective Candice Brothers Graduate Students Representative Liaison for Environmental Graduate Student association, as well as all graduate students. Liaison between City and UT, create partnerships between two entities, provide info on resources for achieving Tim Murphy /Karen Granata City of Toledo goals Alexa Orr SEED Intern Help run committee, administrative support, run business analyses. Brittani Furlong SEED Intern Help run committee, administrative support, run environmental analyses.

5 ACUPCC President Jacobs signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) in April 2009 Currently 673 schools have signed (666 when presented in April) Including BGSU last year ACUPCC provides a framework for colleges and universities to develop strategic plans towards climate neutrality

6 Climate Neutrality Define Climate Neutrality : as having no net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to be achieved by minimizing GHG emissions as much as possible, and using carbon offsets or other measures to mitigate the remaining emissions. Why Climate Neutrality? Re-stabilization of earth s climate is the defining challenge of the 21st century. The unprecedented scale and speed of global warming and its potential for largescale, adverse health, social, economic and ecological effects threatens the viability of civilization. The scientific consensus is that society must reduce the global emission of greenhouse gases by at least 80% by mid-century at the latest, in order to avert the worst impacts of global warming and to reestablish the more stable climatic conditions that have made human progress over the last 10,000 years possible. Without preventing the worst aspects of climate disruption, we cannot hope to deal with the other social, health and economic challenges that society is facing and will face in the future.

7 UT S Commitment UT has agreed to Complete a greenhouse gas emissions inventory Take immediate steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Silver standard or equivalent. (Sustainability Policy ) Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution. Set a target date and milestones for becoming climate neutral Our job is to do this within the CAP! Integrate sustainability into the curriculum and make it part of the educational experience Our job is to do this within the CAP! Make the Climate Action Plan (CAP), inventory, and progress reports publicly available

8 What is a CAP? A Climate Action Plan is A written document that spells out WHEN and HOW we plan to become climate neutral A living document, updated regularly to meet the needs of the times and to reflect technological innovations Acts as a guide towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions

9 CAP Requirements Date for climate neutrality with interim goals along the way Actions to meet those goals Actions to further incorporate sustainability and climate change into the curriculum Actions to further expand research in these areas

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11 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Updated inventory September January 2013 Worked off the initial work of Dr. Defne Apul and her students Current inventory for fiscal years (July 1 st - June 30 th ) GHG Calculations Eight gases that comprise the majority of emissions: water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), methane (CH 4 ), nitrous oxide (N 2 O), halogenated fluorocarbons (HCFCs), ozone (O 3 ), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Once the amount of emissions of each gas is determined, converted to carbon dioxide equivalents (eco 2 ) Reported in metric tons as MTeCO 2 Used the Clean Air-Cool Planet campus carbon calculator Follows the GHG Protocol developed by the World Resource Institute & World Business Council for Sustainable Development

12 Greenhouse Gas Inventory

13 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Table 1: Institutional Data Fiscal Year Operating Budget $379,099,767 $364,259,481 $356,361,744 $349,176,296 $341,797,487 Research Budget $40,732,573 $46,791,132 $48,088,408 $48,232,262 $48,414,353 Energy Budget $12,596,920 $13,708,966 $12,371,200 $11,952,153 $11,646,382 FTE Students 18,575 19,488 20,670 20,658 20,158 Full Time Students 16,031 16,640 18,275 18,230 17,705 Part Time Students 5,088 5,696 4,789 4,855 4,905 Faculty 2,096 1,592 1,151 1,162 1,702 Staff 4,292 5,239 3,693 3,513 3,790 Total Building Space (SF) 6,846,854 6,811,498 7,069,939 7,073,925 7,046,631 Total Research Space (SF) 373, , , , ,769

14 Emissions (MTeCO₂) Scope 1: On Campus Stationary Table 2: On-Campus Stationary Sources & Emissions Fiscal Year Fuel Oil (gal) Natural Gas (MMBtu) Steam Coal (short tons) Emissions (MT eco 2 ) ,820 10,742 45, ,259 10,291 46, ,255 10,060 38, , ,274 8,131 47, , , ,449 Fuel Oil: used in generators Natural gas: used to power steam plants on HSC & MC and in individual buildings 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 On-Campus Stationary Source Emissions Coal: was used at HSC power plant 10,000 0 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12

15 Fuel Consumption (gal) Emissions (MTeCO₂) Scope 1: University Fleet Fuel Table 3: 2012 Fleet Breakdown Type of Vehicle Quantity Unleaded Gasoline 135 Diesel/ Biodiesel 49 Propane 0 Electric 3 Total 187 Table 5: Fertilizer & Emissions Fiscal Year Fertilizer (lbs) Emissions (MT eco 2 ) , , , , , Fuel Consumption & Emissions 140, , ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 1,200 1, Biodiesel Diesel Unleaded Gasoline Emissions 0 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 0

16 Purchased Electricity (kwh) Emissions (MTeCO₂) Scope 2: Purchased Electricity 140,000,000 Purchased Electricity & Emissions 80, ,000,000 70, ,000,000 80,000,000 60,000,000 40,000,000 20,000,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 0

17 Scope 3: Commuting Data did not exist for the average number of trips taken weekly; percent of commuters who carpool, bike or walk; or the average miles traveled Assumed 100% of faculty/staff commutes via a personal, gas powered vehicle Assumed 99% of students take a personal vehicle, less than 1% take a TARTA bus, and 0% bike or walk Just completed a survey to get this data for next inventory- have updated FY 2012 data with survey data. It increased commuting emissions- will be reflected in FY 2013 data

18 Commuter Miles Emissions (MTeCO₂) Scope 3: Commuting Commuter Mileage & Emissions 90,000,000 80,000,000 70,000,000 60,000,000 50,000,000 40,000,000 30,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 Faculty/Staff Personal Vehicle Student Bus Student Personal Vehicle Total Emissions 0 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 0

19 Flight Miles Emissions (MTeCO₂) Scope 3: Study Abroad The distances were calculated by finding the round trip distance from Detroit International Airport to an international airport in the capital of each country Mileages from traveling via bus, car, train, etc. in the country by the students were not included in the results Can calculate with total dollars spent- will update for FY 2013 data 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000, ,000 0 Study Abroad Flight Mileage & Emissions FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 1,400 1,200 1,

20 Travel Miles Emissions (MTeCO₂) Scope 3: Varsity Athletic Travel Calculator for all travel, but report only includes varsity athletic traveling Use total dollars spent on all travel with a conversion for average amount of GHG emitted per dollar spent Coach asked when do they travel by plane, bus, or van. The total mileage for each type of transportation was found by multiplying trip mileage by number of one-way trips for all sports annually by two for the return trip for each mode of transportation. 160, , , ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Varsity Athletic Travel Mileage & Emissions FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 Van Travel Bus Travel Air Travel Emissions

21 Scope 3: Wastewater Records do not exist for the amount of wastewater produced. It was therefore assumed that incoming purchased water was equivalent to the outgoing wastewater from UT. The Toledo Wastewater Treatment Plant uses an aerobic treatment process with anaerobic digestion. It was assumed that all water went through both of these processes. Table 12: Wastewater Quantities & Emissions Fiscal Year Quantity (gal) Emissions (MTeCO 2 ) ,435, ,241, ,780, ,318, ,592,

22 Weight (short tons) Emissions (MTeCO₂) Scope 3: Solid Waste UT does not pay per ton of waste. Instead, UT pays per dumpster pickup Different pickup schedule for summer semesters, so computed separately Once estimated, combined to get a total volume per year. Estimate cubic yards and convert to pounds. Used past students conversion factor. Had intern do research to find nationally accepted conversion factors. So FY 2013 data will be more accurate and emissions will be smaller. 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, Solid Waste Production & Emissions 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 CH4 Recovery & Electric Generation CH4 Recovery & Flaring No CH4 Recovery Emissions

23 Weight (lbs) Emissions (MTeCO₂) Scope 3: Paper Types of paper included in this inventory are bathroom tissue (paper towels and toilet paper) and printer paper UT buys a lot of paper with different recycled content percentages, to meet the calculator s column limit, the recycled contents used were determined by calculating weighted averages 900, , , , , , , , ,000 0 Paper Consumption & Emissions 1, FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 100% Recycled Bathroom Tissue 35% Recycled Bathroom Tissue 0% Recycled Bathroom Tissue 50% Recycled Printer Paper 0% Recycled Printer Paper Emissions

24 Carbon Offsets UT owns an arboretum but no official research has been down to estimate how much carbon it is sequestering, so it was not included in the report. Dr. Dywer had an intern estimate- 28 metric tons of carbon annually. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) have been purchased twice by UT for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings, Savage Arena and Field House Table 15: Offsets Fiscal Year RECs (kwh) Purchased Electricity (kwh) Emissions Offsets from RECs (MTeCO 2 ) ,252, ,311, ,901, ,623, ,860,465 1, ,311, ,544, ,612,344 0

25 Emissions (MTeCO₂) Scope 1 Summary FY 2012 emissions dropped significantly due to shutting down the coal power plant Total Scope 1 Emissions Agriculture Direct Transportation Other On-Campus Stationary FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12

26 Emissions (MTeCO₂) Scope 2 Summary Scope 2 emissions have been gradually declining due to energy efficiency measures by the SEED Initiative. 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 Total Scope 2 Emissions 40,000 30,000 Purchased Electricity 20,000 10,000 0 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12

27 Emissions (MTeCO₂) Scope 3 Summary Total Scope 3 Emissions Scope 2 T&D Losses Paper Wastewater Solid Waste Study Abroad Air Travel Other Directly Financed Travel Directly Financed Air Travel Student Commuting 0 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12

28 Emissions (MTeCO₂) Total Emissions FY 2012 emissions dropped due to shutting down the coal power plant Total Emissions Scope 3 Scope 2 Scope FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12

29 Emissions Comparisons National average for doctorate granting universities that submit data to the ACUPCC is 7.28 per FTE and per 1,000 sq. feet Until FY 2012, UT was behind the national average for emissions per FTE UT is behind the average for emissions per 1,000 square feet FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 UT Emissions/ FTE Student National Average Emissions/ FTE Students UT Emissions/ 1,000 Sq. Ft. National Average Emissions/ 1,000 Sq. Ft.

30 FY 2012 Emissions Breakdown Those sources shown as 0% are actually a fraction of a percent. Purchased electricity - 51%, Commuting - 23%, Other On-Campus stationary- 16% Study Abroad Air Travel 1% Directly Financed Air Travel 0% Solid Waste 3% Other Directly Financed Travel 0% Student Commuting 18% Faculty / Staff Commuting 5% Wastewater 0% Paper 1% Scope 2 T&D Losses 5% Other On-Campus Stationary 16% Direct Transportation 1% Agriculture 0% Purchased Electricity 51%

31 Emimssions (MTeCO₂) Projected Emissions Those who project future population, square footage, energy usage, etc., project growth in almost all activities will remain constant for the foreseeable future. Although energy conservation projects will be implemented, usage should remain relatively flat, and therefore their projections were held constant at FY 2012 levels. 180, , , , ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20, Year

32 Inventory Summary Emissions are 12.2% lower than the national average for doctorate granting universities that submit data to the ACUPCC in terms of emissions per FTE student UT s emissions are 5.8% higher than the national average in terms of emissions per 1,000 square Overall emissions decreased by 15.4% in fiscal year 2012 from fiscal year 2011 Since fiscal year 2008, emissions have decreased by 18.5%

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34 CAP Timeline Task Inventory current Ohio and MAC projects and reduction dates Inventory on previous and current greenhouse gas reduction projects Inventory sustainability/climate change focused research and courses offered (Alexa organizing) Completion Date Status 04/05/2013 Complete 04/10/2013 Complete 05/10/2013 Complete Hold public introductory meeting that includes goal setting 04/25/2013 Complete Initial CAP committee meeting, go over purpose, create goals and parameters, and assign member tasks Create a list of potential projects for each category in each scope Based on goals and parameters, work to solidify projects for the plan 07/19/2013 Complete 08/09/2013 N/A 09/13/2013 N/A

35 CAP Timeline Task Completion Date Hold public meeting on selected projects 09/27/2013 N/A Submit to CAP Committee for approval 10/04/2013 N/A Based on projects, create dates for climate neutrality 11/01/2013 N/A Hold public meeting on reduction dates 11/15/2013 N/A Submit to CAP Committee for approval 11/22/2013 N/A Create CAP document 12/13/2013 N/A Hold public meeting on the created document 01/17/2014 N/A Submit to CAP Committee for final approval 01/24/2014 N/A Submit to VP for presidential approval 02/07/2014 N/A Upload and submit final plan to ACUPCC 02/28/2014 N/A Market the newly endorses plan 03/07/2014 N/A Status

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37 Other Schools

38 Current Projects Purchased Electricity: Converting T12 to T8 and adding controls, cogeneration plant at Computer Center, VFD replacements Commuting: Complete Streets policy On-campus Stationary Sources: upgrade boilers

39 Possible Future Projects Purchased Electricity: Converting more T12 to T8 and adding controls, cogeneration plant at HSC, fuel cell installation Commuting: carpool web-system, bike-share program, incentive programs for carpooling, walking, biking, or bussing On-campus Stationary Sources: upgrade boilers, upgrade fleet, organic fertilizer

40 Next Steps Let s do some initial brainstorming! Based on your interests, your role on the CAP committee, your departments goals and interests, and what you ve heard so far, shout out some potential projects

41 For Next Meeting Based on your interests, your role on the CAP committee, your departments goals and interests, and what you ve heard so far, create a list of ten potential projects- five immediate projects and five long-term, that either: a. Reduces emissions b. Brings climate change further into the curriculum c. Further expands research in climate change, sustainability, renewable energy, etc. d. Meets one of our other CAP committee goals We will refine the list later dream BIG!

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43 Next Meeting Potential project list to me by August 9 th Meet the week of August th I ll send out another Doodle

44 THANK YOU!