1. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY Centre Region Greenhouse Gas Project

2. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY Background n Penn State Campus Greenhouse Gas Project 2003-2005 n Borough of State College Greenhouse Gas Project 2006-2008 n Centre Region Greenhouse Gas Project 2009-2010

3. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY The Centre Region

4. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY Phase 1: GHG Emissions Inventory

5. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY ( 2006 )

6. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY (2006)

7. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY ( 2006 )

8. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY Phase 2: Generate Mitigation Options n 24 community participants n 3 focus groups n 107 options

9. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY Phase 3: Research Options Description Stakeholders Measure of Success Pros and Cons Selected Funding Opportunities Existing Programs

10. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY 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

11. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY 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.

12. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY Phase 4: Prioritize Options Second Step: Reconvene into one group, present top options, and create a consensus priority list through discussion and voting.

13. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY Phase 4: Prioritize Options Third Step: Rank each option individually using score card.

14. D EPARTMENT OF G EOGRAPHY Phase 5: Drafting of regional climate change action plan by COG using your prioritized list as a planning tool.