1 Greenhouse Gas Inventory FY 2013 and FY 2014 for the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)

2 What is the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)? Pledge to create a plan to achieve climate neutrality ◦ Climate Neutrality = zero net greenhouse gas emissions, to be achieved by eliminating net GHG emissions, or by minimizing net GHG emissions as much as possible and using carbon offsets or other measures to mitigate the remaining emissions 685 signatory institutions (12 MnSCU) Signed by President Earl H. Potter III in 2009

3 Process Greenhouse Gas Inventory ◦ FY completed in 2010 ◦ FY completed in 2013 ◦ FY due January 15, 2015 ◦ New inventory due every two years after that Climate Action Plan ◦ Completed in 2012 and 2014 ◦ New progress report due ever two years after that

4 Data compiled for 6 categories ◦ Institutional data ◦ On-campus stationary fuel use ◦ Purchased electricity ◦ Agriculture (fertilizer use) ◦ Refrigeration ◦ Transportation Greenhouse Gas Inventory

5 St. Cloud State University’s Target Dates Climate Neutral Compared to 2009 emissions: ◦ 15% reduction by 2017 ◦ 40% reduction by 2024 ◦ Carbon Neutral by 2035

6 FY ,683 metric tons of eCO 2 FY ,056 metric tons of eCO 2 Decrease of 6,627 metric tons, or 13.9% fewer emissions Inventory Results

7 St. Cloud State University’s Target Dates 13.9% reduction

8 Comparisons Comparison of Net Emissions of Aspirational Peer Institutions

9 Comparisons Normalized Comparison of Aspirational Peer Institutions

10 Comparisons Comparison of Net Emissions of Signatory Minnesota Public Universities

11 Comparisons Comparison of Net Emissions of Signatory Minnesota Public Universities

Total Emissions by Sector (in Metric Tons of eCO 2 ) Inventory Results

13 Inventory Results 2014 Total Emissions by Sector (in Metric Tons of eCO 2 )

14 Inventory Results

15 On-Campus Stationary Combustion On-Campus Stationary Combustion (35% of 2014 emissions) On-Campus Stationary Source Emissions and Heating Degree Days

16 Purchased Electricity and Associated Emissions Purchased Electricity Purchased Electricity (36% of 2014 emissions)

17 Purchased Electricity Purchased Electricity (36% of 2014 emissions) Source Coal48 %43 %43.9 %36 % Natural Gas5 %8 %6.6 % 13 % Nuclear28 %30 %29.1 %28 % Hydro-Electric8 %7 %7.5 %7 % Biomass2 %3 % Renewable (Wind, Solar) 7 %8 %9.8 %13 % Other2 %1 %0 %

18 Commuting Commuting (18% of 2014 emissions) Emissions from Commuting

19 Air Travel Air Travel (9% of 2014 emissions) Emissions from Air Travel

20 Contributing Factors Switch in boiler fuel type and source On-going energy efficiency projects Improved data tracking (commuting) Industry improvements (Xcel, vehicle efficiencies) Changes in campus population Economy

21 Going Forward Comprehensive facilities plan ◦ Better utilization of space ◦ Demolition of underutilized buildings ◦ More strategic off-hours scheduling Maintaining momentum ◦ Continued implementation of Climate Action Plan ◦ Pursue energy efficiency projects in lieu of ESCO Campus-wide support ◦ Sustainability coordinator conversations ◦ Education / research ◦ Continuing outreach to faculty/staff/students