Changing culture and behavior to achieve climate neutrality on campus
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1 Changing culture and behavior to achieve climate neutrality on campus November 17, 2009 Dann Sklarew, Ph.D. Associate Professor Environmental Science and Policy Robert Johnson Graduate Student ( 10) Environmental Science and Policy Lenna Storm Mason Sustainability Coordinator lstorm@gmu.edu
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3 Mason s Climate Actions To Date 2007 Climate and sustainability initiatives launched: GMU President Merten Signs American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment Sustainability Across the Curriculum Workshop (GMU Faculty) Office of Sustainability created and hired Sustainability Coordinator hired Initial projects LEED for all new buildings, EnergyStar purchasing policy, public transportation options Climate Communications Survey and Campaign Launched though Student-Faculty Partnership 2008 Concurrent with Performance Contract for energy and water conservation: Pres. Merten leads half-day Climate Action Teach-In Weekly Mason Forum for Climate Change stimulates climate-related dialogue within Mason community. GHG Inventory (published Feb 09) 2009 While drafting Mason s first Climate Action Plan by December: Climate Action Plan (CAP) Core Planning Committee formed 4 weekly Mason Energy Roundtables involve 200+ in Mason community s fuel alternatives CAP charette/seminar CLIMATE CULTURE 2,000+ (>5% of University) Begin estimating GHG load for in-person vs distance learning Op-Eds 3
4 ACUPCC American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment Acknowledges concern about impending global warming and pervasive impacts. Recognizes need to reduce global GHG emissions by 80% by mid-century (latest) Acknowledges higher ed. leadership role in global warming via education and community engagement Pledges a commitment to climate neutrality through specific actions and timelines (Iteratively refined Greenhouse Gas Inventory [GHGI] & Climate Action Plan [CAP]) 4
5 Climate Communication Survey (2007) 90% of 3500 surveyed would be pleased if Mason reduced GHG emissions 400+ self-identified climate champions (>1% of GMU) Climate Champions 5
6 Climate Champions 6 Climate Champions
7 Basketball fans learn of Mason s actions to improve energy efficiency, provide transportation options, build greener buildings. Fans encouraged to join the effort to green Mason. 7
8 GHG Inventory (2008) Across four Northern Virginia campuses, total emissions equivalent to 100,000 metric tons of CO2, roughly 4.9 MT per student. Purchased Electricity 2007 Student Commuting 8
9 CAP charrette / seminar (2009) Climate Action Plan Charette 6/30/09 9
10 Climate Culture - America s Greenest Campus (2009) Climate Culture Challenge 10
11 CAP charrette / seminar (2009) Successes Natasha washed larger loads of dishes and clothes; used drying rack for more of clothes; switched to manual lawnmower, eco-friendly cleaning products and ~60% recycled trash; combined weekly groceries and errands; turned lights off when not needed. Kari lowered thermostat in cool months; limited A/C use; used cold water wash and increased clothes load. Andrew opened windows and doors to cool apartment in springtime. Challenges Pressure from my family Safety and convenience Get my roommates to agree to changes that affect them (but saving $ and 4% planet in 4 helped convince) months! Vivek: Most of my decisions were based on the economic drive. Rob bought more local goods, got supplies via freecycle and clothes from thrift stores. Turn these actions into habits Mom: What, are you cheap? 11
12 Climate Culture Measures and Indicators Student Commuting # of shuttle riders # of students enrolled in distance education classes Percentage of students that do not have a parking permit Faculty / Staff Commuting Percentage of population eligible for Commuter Choice that use program Percentage of faculty / staff time telecommuting Percentage of faculty / staff that do not have a parking permit Purchased Electricity Net year to year change in buildings energy use Office lights and peripherals left on after buildings closed Thermostat settings vs compliance w/va standards General Behavior # committing to reduce energy use &/or carbon footprint # tracking own carbon footprint. # participating in climate-related activities or energy conservation/efficiency actions 12
13 Commuting Projects Technical Tools for virtual meetings, distance education and telecommuting Car sharing (campus Zipcar access) Policy Preferred parking spaces for car-poolers / hybrid vehicles* Annual transportation survey Behavioral Encouraging / facilitating / incentivizing carpooling, public transit Biking incentives shelters, showers; financial incentives for no parking pass* Bike share, donation, and repair program Bike path / lighting improvement * Initially Faculty/Staff only 13
14 Purchased Electricity Projects Technical Ongoing Energy performance contract with energy manager (Siemens) Industrial upgrades; LED lighting; water conservation; metering enhancements Motion sensor light switches, Energy Star washers/dryers, improved insulation Visibility of energy use - real-time energy use display (energy monitoring tools) PPA contract for solar installation Cogeneration Policy Faculty Office Hotelling Individual department billing for energy consumption Master Plan / Building Design Manual updates Renewable Energy Credits / Carbon Offsets Behavioral Energy Reduction contests among different populations (e.g., residents, staff) easy to conceive, hard to implement 14
15 Other Climate Related Activities 15
16 GMU Center for Climate Change Communication climatechange.gmu.edu To conduct unbiased public engagement research - and to help government agencies, non-profit organizations, and companies apply the results of this research - so that collectively, we can stabilize our planet's life sustaining climate. 16
17 Mason Center for Climate and Society climate.society.gmu.edu To provide education, independent analysis and research to simultaneously fight global climate change and reduce world poverty..keep the interests of the world's poor "at the table" when climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies are developed...deliver this mission through balanced analysis including science, technology, economics, ethics, policy and public health. 17
18 Curriculum enhancement Graduate degrees in Climate Dynamics, Earth Science, and Environmental Science and [Public] Policy Renewable Energy and Sustainability Studies Minors Environmental and Sustainability Studies Major 18
19 Vision of an IPCC Lead Author 19
20 The goal is for these students to know enough that they can be good, informed citizens and take part meaningfully in the public debate on global warming. 20
21 One Distance Ed. Course Survey Commuting energy would cost 100x more for these students while DE created 1/10 th the GHG emissions. Source: Peer survey by ecology student E. Tucker; energy cost calculated by Prof. D. Sklarew 21
22 School of Education Engaging the next generation of climate champions, Go Green with Gunston (our mascot) teaches K-3 student benefits of green behaviors, focusing on renewable energy. = EDU-TAINMENT 22
23 PowerShift
24 Confronting Barriers to Behavior Change 24
25 and someday we ll find it, the rainbow connection 25 Source: SUMMARY We re changing culture on campus from top to bottom and back curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular; researching practicing learning from errors; iterative ongoing adaptive growing
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