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Centre Region

Greenhouse Gas Project

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Background

Penn State Campus Greenhouse Gas Project

2003-2005

Borough of State College Greenhouse Gas Project

2006-2008

Centre Region Greenhouse Gas Project

2009-2010

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The Centre Region

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Phase 1: GHG Emissions Inventory

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(2006)

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(2006)

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(2006)

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Phase 2: Generate Mitigation Options

24 community participants 3 focus groups 107 options

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Phase 3: Research Options

Description

Stakeholders

Measure of Success

Pros and Cons

Selected Funding Opportunities

Existing Programs

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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

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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.

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Phase 4: Prioritize Options

Second Step: Reconvene into one group, present top options, and create a consensus priority list through discussion and voting.

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Phase 4: Prioritize Options

Third Step: Rank each option individually using score card.

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Phase 5:

Drafting of regional climate change action plan by COG using your prioritized list as a planning tool.