Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ENERGY FUTURE MAY 15, 2018

Ohio State Goal 7a: Carbon Neutrality History: Achievement: 2008 – signed ACUPCC (570 signatories) 2015 – confirmed ACUPCC commitment Achievement: 1.6% reduction FY15 – FY17 GOAL: Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 per ACUPCC (American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment).

Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17) Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17)

Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17) Scope 1: ~25% Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17) Scope 1: ~25% Stationary: natural gas Mobile: university fleet Fugitive: livestock St

Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17) Scope 2: ~53% Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17) Scope 2: ~53% Purchased Electricity

Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17) Scope 3: ~22% Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17) Scope 3: ~22% Commuting: to campus Air Travel: direct purchase Waste: landfill flaring T&D Loss: line loss

Amount of carbon released Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference Carbon Neutrality = net zero carbon emissions Amount of carbon released Amount of carbon offset

Neutrality Strategies: Energy Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference Neutrality Strategies: Energy Accounts for ~80% of university carbon emissions Avoid usage: behavioral change, space design Reduce usage: ECM’s, new delivery design Replace usage: alternative energy sourcing

Ohio State Energy Partners Concession Agreement Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference Ohio State Energy Partners Concession Agreement Operate, maintain & upgrade the Campus utility system Grow the utility system to meet Campus expansion demand Reduce total energy consumption per sq. ft. (EUI) by at least 25% in 10 years within a $250 million budget Academic Collaboration ($150 million program) Significantly change the Campus carbon footprint in the right direction

Neutrality Strategies: Transportation Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference Neutrality Strategies: Transportation Accounts for ~20% of university carbon emissions Avoid usage: expand bus routes; fleet rightsizing Reduce usage: fleet conversion (EV & CNG) Replace usage: RNG

Neutrality Strategies: Offsets Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference Neutrality Strategies: Offsets Projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere or prevent carbon from reaching the atmosphere Carbon offsets: Scope 1 & 3 emissions Reduce, avoid, destroy, or sequester equivalent emissions in one place to offset emissions elsewhere Renewable Energy Certificates: Scope 2 Drive renewable electricity generation to displace emissions (FY17 – 111,640 MWH)

University Climate Action Plan Update Original CAP: 2011 Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference University Climate Action Plan Update Original CAP: 2011 Dr. Bhavik Bakshi OSSF Grant Estimated Completion: July 2018

Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference Collaborative model to help local communities achieve climate goals & accelerate low-carbon future 13 N.A. R1 Institutions 48,518 publications on climate science topics last five years Climate Change Forums Central Ohio: May 18 Statewide: January 24-25

Friday, May 18 Central Ohio Impacts 8:30 – 3:30 pm Fawcett Center Environmental Policy & Outlook Conference Friday, May 18 8:30 – 3:30 pm Fawcett Center Registration Required Free, Lunch Provided Central Ohio Impacts Energy Infrastructure Water & Transportation Infrastructure Public Health Local Community Partnerships