DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY Centre Region Greenhouse Gas Project
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
Centre Region
Greenhouse Gas Project
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Background
Penn State Campus Greenhouse Gas Project
2003-2005
Borough of State College Greenhouse Gas Project
2006-2008
Centre Region Greenhouse Gas Project
2009-2010
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The Centre Region
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Phase 1: GHG Emissions Inventory
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(2006)
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(2006)
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(2006)
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Phase 2: Generate Mitigation Options
24 community participants 3 focus groups 107 options
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Phase 3: Research Options
Description
Stakeholders
Measure of Success
Pros and Cons
Selected Funding Opportunities
Existing Programs
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Example Options
1) Encourage use of compact fluorescent (CFL) and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting
2) Encourage and develop energy purchasing co-ops with the mission of reducing energy consumption in homes and businesses
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Phase 4: Prioritize Options This is where you come in!
First Step: Break into three small groups, discuss a portion of the options, and choose top two for each of these three time frames: short-term, medium-term and long-term implementation.
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Phase 4: Prioritize Options
Second Step: Reconvene into one group, present top options, and create a consensus priority list through discussion and voting.
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Phase 4: Prioritize Options
Third Step: Rank each option individually using score card.
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Phase 5:
Drafting of regional climate change action plan by COG using your prioritized list as a planning tool.
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