1. Green Campus Initiative Institute for Sustainable Energy At Eastern Connecticut State University “ It’s not easy being GREEN ! ” Kermit T. Frog

2. The Green Campus Initiative Universities have an obligation to operate in a manner that is ecologically and socially sound as well as economically viable. To do this they need to act in a sustainable manner considering all three when making planning and operational decisions. Universities are being asked to support the regional, national and worldwide climate change efforts. This includes actions to lower emissions, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Most organizations are also internally driven to reduce unnecessary energy use and reduce cost for energy and maintenance. Universities should become “Learning Laboratories ” for the future citizens and leaders of the world.

3. Twelve Steps to a Sustainable (Green) Campus 1. Teaching and Research 2. Purchasing and Administrative Services 3. Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling 4. Energy Conservation 5. Energy Purchasing 6. Water and Waste Water Management 7. Hazardous Waste Management 8. Transportation 9. Food and Food Service 10. Campus Grounds and Land Use 11. New Construction 12. Campus Planning and Design

4. Teaching and Research Teach Environmental Literacy The Campus as a “Learning Laboratory” Engage in Community Outreach Take an Interdisciplinary Approach Strengthen Core Programs

5. Purchasing and Administration Only buy what you need Buy environmentally friendly products Use Energy Star Standards Buy post consumer recycled materials Include in all requirements for providing all goods and services Use your Buying Power and Investor Influence to recognize and encourage responsible behavior in suppliers

6. Solid Waste Management and Recycling Establish a Waste Reduction Ethic Perform Analysis Minimize Provide Convenient Stations Special Collection Days Promote Repair and Swap Recognize Performance

7. Energy Conservation Track Use and Cost Meter & Sub-meter Benchmark Life Cycle Analysis Retrofit and Renovate Participate in Existing Utility Programs Encourage Student Involvement Investigate Performance Contracts

8. Energy Purchasing Improve Campus Efficiency First Improve Campus Load Profile Convert from High Emission Fuels Purchase Green Power Install Renewables Consider CHP Consider Carbon Sequestering

9. Water and Waste Water Management Report, Respond and Repair Retrofit with “Water Savers” Try Waterless Minimize Irrigation Capture Rainwater Protect Groundwater

10. Hazardous Waste Management Exceed Haz-Mat requirements Educate Generators Develop Tracking Implement Swapping Switch to Non-Toxics Recycle & Recover CFCs Ensure Proper Disposal

11. Transportation Encourage Car- Pooling Support Ride-Share Use Public Transportation Support Bikes and walking Convert Vehicles to Alternate Fuels

12. Food and Food Service Buy Locally in Season Eat “Low on the Food Chain” Minimize Disposable Trays, Plates, Utensils Support Organic Food Producers Promote Reusable Mugs

13. Campus Grounds and Land Use Redefine Campus Beauty Reduce Lawn Areas Protect Wetlands, Watershed and Wildlife Protect Trees Plant Native Species Natural Walkways Evolve

14. New Construction Don’t Oversize & Overbuild Use High Performance Building Standards Exceed Energy Codes Use Natural Systems Incorporate Renewables Use Environmentally Friendly Materials Use Life-Cycle analysis Recycle Construction Debris

15. Campus Planning and Design Develop a Master Plan Preserve Green Space Minimize On-Campus Driving Maintain Indigenous Plantings Preserve Solar Access Perform Impact Review of All Expansion Plans

16. Steps in the Process Commitment – get buy-in at the top and at all levels Inventory – collect energy, emissions and disposal data & establish a base case Action Team – involve key players in the Team Brainstorming – evaluate all options. Perform life cycle analysis. Look for funding from federal, state and local utility programs, and third party sources. Action Plan – develop a short (1- 5 yrs.) and long range action plan (10 to 50 yrs) Implementation – put your plan to work Monitoring – create indices and measure your progress Communicate &Recognize –publicize and reward success

17. Resources www.sustainenergy.org Links to other schools and resources www.ulsf.orgTalloires Declarationwww.ulsf.org www.nwf.org/campusecology Report cardwww.nwf.org/campusecology www.cleanair-coolplanet.org for CO 2www.cleanair-coolplanet.org www.energystar.gov for higher educationwww.energystar.gov www.ase.org for green campus pilotwww.ase.org www.unep.org/ decade for education on sustainable developmentwww.unep.org/

18. Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT 06226 (860) 465 - 0251 www.sustainenergy.org Established in 2001 ….to identify, develop and become an objective energy and educational resource regarding the means for achieving a sustainable energy future