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

2. 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).

3. Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17)
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Total University Emissions:
670,488 MTCO2e (FY17)

4. Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17) Scope 1: ~25%
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Total University Emissions:
670,488 MTCO2e (FY17)
Scope 1: ~25%
Stationary: natural gas
Mobile: university fleet
Fugitive: livestock St

5. Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17) Scope 2: ~53%
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Total University Emissions:
670,488 MTCO2e (FY17)
Scope 2: ~53%
Purchased Electricity

6. Total University Emissions: 670,488 MTCO2e (FY17) Scope 3: ~22%
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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

7. Amount of carbon released
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Carbon Neutrality = net zero carbon emissions
Amount of carbon released
Amount of carbon offset

8. Neutrality Strategies: Energy
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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

9. Ohio State Energy Partners Concession Agreement
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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

10. Neutrality Strategies: Transportation
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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

11. Neutrality Strategies: Offsets
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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)

12. University Climate Action Plan Update Original CAP: 2011
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University Climate Action Plan Update
Original CAP: 2011
Dr. Bhavik Bakshi OSSF Grant
Estimated Completion: July 2018

13. 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

14. Friday, May 18 Central Ohio Impacts 8:30 – 3:30 pm Fawcett Center
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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