Climate Action Planning Strategies for Achieving Carbon Neutrality and Net Zero Campus Operation
Scientists,business leaders and heads of government around the world are in agreement: climate change is one of the most serious issues facing our global society today.Colleges and universities have an opportunity to exercise leadership in their communities by providing the knowledge,research,practice,and informed graduates that can create a positive and more sustainable future.The process of Climate Action Planning,used by over 680 colleges and universities in the U.S.,provides a useful template for sustainable campus operation,incorporating deep energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.The planning includes on-site renewable energy and retro-commissioning aimed at achieving carbon neutrality and net-zero campus operation within the conceivable future.This paper will explore Climate Action Planning implemented on several higher education campuses in the Midwest,including two recent case studies completed between 2011 and 2015.The tools and processes for carbon footprint inventory will be discussed to inform other institutions and professionals pursuing similar goals.The planning process starts by conducting a carbon emissions inventory,compiled using scope-based methodology: Scope 1(equipment on campus),Scope 2(off-site energy production)and Scope 3(transportation).The carbon emissions data is then translated into a set of actionable goals and strategies,while the planning process continues through a series of workshops including representatives of the institutions administration,operations,students and faculty.The proposed goals and strategies are envisioned as complementary tools for achieving carbon neutrality and net zero campus operation.The final plan consists of four complimentary strategy areas: Mitigation,Renewable Energy,Adaptation and Resilience,Engagement.These strategies are broken down into actionable,quantifiable and measurable goals that will be implemented through standard campus operation.The Climate Action Planning process reduces the likelihood of unmanageable change,helps manage the risks,and takes the advantage of new opportunities created by our changing climate.
climate change sustainable neighbourhood energy measurement and verification
Vuk VUJOVIC
Legat Architects,United States of America
国际会议
2017世界可持续建筑环境大会(the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference)
香港
英文
1109-1114
2017-06-05（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）